Senior Backend Engineer (PHP) at Amboss

Hi! We are AMBOSS and we are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer (PHP) to join our Educator Experience team, and shape the future of medical education with us! ABOUT AMBOSS AMBOSS is a dynamic learning and clinical decision support tool committed to empowering physicians globally to deliver optimal care. Since our inception in 2012, we've harnessed cutting-edge technology to transform the way physicians acquire and apply scientific knowledge. Each AMBOSSian is passionate about being the champion of clinicians today - this motivates and unites us each day towards success. And what does success look like? When a clinician or med student tells us, “AMBOSS makes practicing medicine easier and enjoyable. I love what I do, and a big part is because of AMBOSS.” Want to learn more about our culture? Watch our video [Upgrade to PRO to see link] to explore what makes us unique. WHY CAN THIS POSITION BE EXCITING FOR YOU? We are AMBOSS, and we’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer in the Educator Experience team. Engineers at AMBOSS are at the forefront of shaping user experience for doctors and students, helping them make critical decisions, ultimately impacting the healthcare of billions of people worldwide. We are looking for someone with a passion for getting the most out of technology and people, setting the pace and direction of excellence for engineering craft. Join our agile team on a mission to enable institutions (like educational clinics, medical schools) to use AMBOSS resources efficiently and effectively when teaching their learners (e.g. residents and students). YOU WILL: - Actively contributing to engineering projects within our new B2B product “Educator Tool”, from conception to completion. - Drive the adoption of best practices in code health, testing, and maintainability. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and specifications. - Address Ad-Hoc requests from customer support channels. - Share your knowledge within the AMBOSS community, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and growth. YOU BRING: - Proven expertise with PHP and its modern frameworks (such as Symfony, Slim, Laravel) and MySQL. - Product -minded approach - Experience in the full web development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, solution discovery, system design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance. - Proficient in building and integrating APIs ( GraphQL and/or RESTful) and adept at robust database design and management. - Strong knowledge of SOLID principles, best practices, and design patterns, with recent or substantial hands-on application, is a plus. - Proficient in using Git for version control, including branching, merging, and code review processes. - Demonstrated strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a track record of addressing complex technical challenges effectively. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, capable of articulating technical concepts clearly and effectively to various stakeholders. - Curiosity, being interested in optimizing processes, learning domain’s ins and outs. - Taking initiatives, having analytical mindset, being proactive and solution-oriented. - Having a strong sense of ownership. BENEFITS: 🌴 Rest & Time Off (30 paid vacation days, AMBOSS holiday, personal purpose day and more) 🥙Food & Office Comfort (Daily healthy breakfast & lunch by in-house chef in Berlin HQ, AMBOSS daycare, work remotely from other office spaces in Cologne, Sardinia, Cape Town) 🏃 Health, Fitness & Mobility (Urban Sports Club -M plan- , Fitbit Versa 3, Deutschland Ticket…) Check out the full list of benefits below: [Upgrade to PRO to see link] We believe that diversity is a powerful driver of innovation and progress. That’s why we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive environment where everyone—regardless of gender, age, ethnic or cultural background, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity—is valued and given equal opportunity to thrive. We warmly welcome people of all backgrounds to help us fulfil our mission: empowering all medical professionals to provide the best possible care 🩺 Even if you don’t meet every single point in the job description, we still encourage you to apply, we’d love to hear from you. And if this specific role doesn’t feel like the perfect match, feel free to explore our other open positions in Engineering [Upgrade to PRO to see link]