Senior PHP Engineer

Who We Are

Kaufland e-commerce operates international online marketplaces with thousands of sellers and millions of products, making us one of the fastest-growing platforms in the space. We combine start-up agility with the power and security of a large corporation. Our team is motivated, experienced, and driven to innovate in e-commerce.

We offer flexible work environments: Choose to work from one of our offices in Cologne, Darmstadt, or Düsseldorf — or remotely within Germany.

Our 400+ strong development team works in cross-functional teams to create the best possible shopping experience. Learn more at: Tech at Kaufland.

Your Tasks – What Awaits You

• Proactively develop the Kaufland Marketplace and internal services.
• Work in cross-functional teams alongside colleagues from different disciplines to create strong products.
• Stay up-to-date with current technologies and apply modern tools and processes.
• Participate in pair-programming and continuous learning within your team.

Your Profile – What We Expect

• Completed university degree in IT, engineering, mathematics, physics, or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive experience as a Senior Engineer, capable of solving problems with the appropriate tools and frameworks — primarily PHP, with some Node.js and Go.
• Strong analytical thinking, abstraction ability, and a collaborative mindset.
• Motivated to grow personally and professionally alongside your team.
• Passionate about current e-commerce trends and technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and willingness to work in an English-speaking, international team.

What We Offer

• Work-life balance: Work remotely within Germany or at one of our offices in Cologne, Darmstadt, or Düsseldorf.
• Relocation support: Attractive relocation package if you’re moving to Germany.
• International environment: Collaborate with talent from over 65 nations.
• Flat hierarchies: Startup mentality meets corporate resources in an agile workplace.
• Tech flexibility: Choose between macOS or Ubuntu Linux.
• Team spirit: Onboarding programs, company events, and regular all-hands meetings.
• Well-being initiatives: Mental health support and other personal growth resources.
• Learning & development: Language courses, internal trainings, 360° feedback, and conference participation.
• Deutschlandticket: Subsidized train season ticket.
• Urban Sports Club: Discounted access to sports and fitness activities.
• Team connection: We fund travel to team events and other approved meetups.

Diversity at Kaufland e-commerce

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or religious belief. As a signatory of the German Diversity Charter, we believe diversity drives innovation.

Application Information

• No cover letter required — we value facts and experience.
• Feel free to include your pronouns in your CV (e.g., she/her, he/him, they/them).
• Please submit your CV or profile link in English.

How to Apply

Submit your application with the following required information:

• First name
• Last name
• Email address
• CV or profile link
• Possible starting date
• How you heard about the job

Optional: Indicate if you are willing to relocate to Germany.

Note: Please allow us some time to review your application. We aim to respond within 14 days.

Your Contact

Janne Rößmann
Kaufland e-commerce Services GmbH & Co. KG
Habsburgerring 2
50674 Köln

We look forward to your application!