My client is a well-established Vienna-based platform (5M+ monthly users) that is rebuilding its backend from scratch. Zero legacy, greenfield backend, clean architecture, SOLID principles, 100% test coverage. PHP 8.3.

The team values quality, autonomy, and code reviews. With agile workflows, modern stack (Docker, CI/CD, cloud), and a focus on doing things right. This is not agency work, not client projects. You’ll be building a platform that touches real people daily, not just a website or SaaS dashboard. Your code will directly impact millions of users.

If you’re looking for strong career growth in an agile environment while working with modern technologies, this could be a great fit. The team is small and highly collaborative, and they are specifically looking for someone who can start in a Senior PHP role and grow with the platform as it continues to scale.

The tech environment:

• PHP 8.3 with Yii or Laravel (or other framework experience welcome)
• SOLID principles, clean code, design patterns
• TDD, CI/CD, unit testing with 100% test coverage
• MySQL/PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS, Python (bonus)
• Strong engineering culture, code reviews, and autonomy in problem-solving

What you’ll get:

• Starting base salary up to 90K Base + additional benefits (negotiable)
• Financial training package: AWS certifications and access to laracasts learning platform
• Free annual public transport pass
• Modern Apple laptop, gaming chair, and sit/stand desk setup
• 25 vacation days + snacks, personal dev budget, and relocation support
• Autonomy, support, and the freedom to build it right from the start

This is the kind of product and codebase engineers dream of but rarely find. It’s a role for someone who wants to write serious code and help shape something from the ground up without the red tape.

If you’re curious to hear more, reach out to our team.

​Baldur Connect is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Baldur Connect is committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status.