PHP Back-End Developer (m/f/x)

as of now – full-time – Pristina

As Europe's largest hostel chain, a&o is big, diverse and always has a smile. We realize our mission "everyone can travel" through low prices and steady growth. We have set ourselves the goal of being CO2-neutral by 2025.
Since its foundation, a&o Hostels has seen itself as an employer whose teams are formed regardless of origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion or ethnicity.

To support our e-Development Team we are looking for you – a Junior/Middle PHP Backend Developer (Laravel, Vue.js) (m/f/x) - in the field of software and web development

As a Junior PHP Developer, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of a Technical Lead, front-end engineers, and designers. Your role is pivotal in crafting top-notch features for our multi-platform product.

YOUR JOB

• Develop high-quality, structured, and maintainable code in PHP and other languages, adhering to industry best practices and our company guidelines
• Implement principles like TDD, DDD, and SOLID for robust and maintainable solutions

YOUR PROFILE

• Proven experience in Laravel development or similar roles.
• Strong grasp of PHP, MVC patterns, and Laravel framework.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Skilled in database design/management with MySQL or similar.
• Familiarity with RESTful API development/integration.
• Team player with ambition and self-motivation.
• Enthusiastic about technology with a goal-oriented mindset.
• Open to new technologies and continuous optimization.
• Effective communication skills and initiative-taking attitude.
• Basic OOP knowledge and MVC framework experience.
• English proficiency (B1+ level).

Desirable Additional Skills:

• Experience with Github, Bash/Linux shell, Docker/Compose/Sail.
• Knowledge of CI/CD environments, API design, database architecture/optimization.
• Familiarity with Jira/Confluence, Atlassian suite, PHPStorm, Postman.
• Developing native mobile applications is a significant plus.

OUR OFFER

• Staff members stay for 0,50 Euro in all a&o hostels
• Attractive corporate benefits such as discounted leisure activities and events
• We provide drinks and fruit every day
• Private, by a&o covered GOLD-package health insurance
• Private, by a&o covered Pension Fonds insurance
• 100% coverage of your public transport costs (job ticket)
• Support for your further education in the form of various trainings
• Seniority bonuses in the form of cash bonuses and additional vacation days
• Room for the implementation of own ideas
• Short decision-making processes and open communication

Join our thriving team and contribute to the ever-evolving journey of a&o Hostels!

We are very happy to receive your application (CV, cover letter, desired salary, earliest possible starting-date).

Apply now!

a&o Hostels does not currently operate a hostel in Kosovo, but our Service Centre with approx.60 employees in various departments is located in Pristina.

André Kahl

Head of e-Development