Senior Fullstack Engineer PHP(m/f/d)
Description For Senior Fullstack Engineer PHP(m/f/d)
ResearchGate, the world's largest professional network for scientists and researchers, is seeking a Senior Fullstack Engineer with PHP expertise to join their engineering team in Berlin. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on a platform that connects over 25 million researchers worldwide, helping to drive scientific collaboration and progress.
The position combines backend and frontend development, with a strong focus on PHP and modern web technologies. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions using cloud technologies (GCP), working with both relational and non-relational databases, and maintaining React-based frontend components. The role requires expertise in containerization, infrastructure-as-code, and observability practices.
Working in a remote-first environment, you'll collaborate with a diverse, international team while enjoying significant autonomy in driving projects forward. The company offers an excellent work-life balance with 30 days of vacation, professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements including cross-border remote work options.
As part of ResearchGate's mission to connect the world of science and make research open to all, you'll be contributing to a platform that directly impacts how scientists communicate and collaborate. The company promotes an inclusive culture and is committed to equal opportunity employment, making it an ideal workplace for those passionate about combining technical excellence with meaningful impact.
Responsibilities For Senior Fullstack Engineer PHP(m/f/d)
- Design, develop, and deploy full-stack components for researcher-facing products
- Architect and implement cloud-based solutions (GCP) with a focus on cost, resilience and maintainability
- Write high-quality, testable, performant PHP code for backend systems
- Develop and maintain React and JavaScript-based frontend components
- Monitor and troubleshoot platform issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions
- Drive improvements to platform performance, scalability, and stability
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define, scope, and deliver impactful features
- Work autonomously, take initiative, and drive projects forward in our distributed work environment
Requirements For Senior Fullstack Engineer PHP(m/f/d)
- Professional fullstack development experience, mainly with PHP
- Experience with cloud computing platforms, with a strong preference for GCP
- Solid experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g. MongoDB, PostgreSQL)
- Experience with containerization (e.g. Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform)
- Knowledge of observability best practices (e.g., monitoring, logging, tracing)
- Excellent English communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and drive projects forward
- A growth mindset, with a passion for learning new technologies and improving existing systems
Benefits For Senior Fullstack Engineer PHP(m/f/d)
- 30 days of paid vacation
- Choice of laptop (Mac or Linux)
- Professional development days
- Remote-first culture with central office in Berlin
- Flexible working arrangements
- Mental wellbeing support platform access
- Up to 120 days of cross-border remote work per year
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