Senior Full Stack Software Engineer at GotPhoto

We are on a mission to revolutionize the people photography industry by digitalizing workflows and empowering photographers to spend more time behind the lens. Since 2012, our platform has grown into a profitable, sustainable ecosystem that helps professionals manage everything from photo organization to secure payments. With a team of over 170 talented people, we are looking for someone who shares our entrepreneurial spirit to help us continue building tools that make a real difference for our customers.

Role at a glance

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our engineering department in Germany. This is a full-time, hybrid position where you will work alongside a team of approximately 40 engineers. You will report to our Engineering Manager and collaborate with cross-functional partners to build and maintain the software solutions that power our global photography community.

Your impact

• You will design, build, and maintain features using React and MySQL as we evolve our platform toward a robust microservices architecture.
• You will take full ownership of the development lifecycle, guiding projects from the initial design phase through to deployment and ongoing monitoring.
• You will collaborate daily with product, design, data, and QA teams to ensure we deliver high-quality, reliable tools that support over 2 million orders every year.

What you'll need

• Strong proficiency in PHP and MySQL, with a commitment to writing clean and pragmatic code.
• Experience or a strong readiness to work with React as you grow into a full-stack role.
• A deep appreciation for testing and building scalable, secure systems.
• A product-focused mindset and the ability to take full ownership of your work.
• Excellent communication skills in fluent English and a collaborative approach to team environments.

Perks and benefits

• A flexible hybrid work model that balances office collaboration with remote flexibility.
• An annual learning budget to support your professional growth and skill development.
• Unlimited vacation policy, with a guaranteed minimum of 26 days off.
• The opportunity to work from a different country for up to two months each year.
• Access to language learning through Lingoda.
• Flexible monthly benefits through Probonio, which can be used for options like an Urban Sports Club membership.