(Senior) Backend Developer / Devops (PHP / MySQL / Docker / Kubernetes) - remote option, international in EU / UK / Switzerland

NeuroNation is a leading Brain Training platform that empowers more than 20 million people worldwide to stay fit and independent. We collaborate closely with scientists and universities to achieve the best results possible. Our engaging apps have received awards from major health insurance companies, such as the AOK, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Health. NeuroNation has also been recognized by Apple and Google. Our medical app can be prescribed by doctors in Germany, with costs covered by public health insurance.To get to the next level, we are looking for a passionate Backend Developer with strong DevOps expertise to contribute to our product. We welcome both mid-level and senior developers to apply, as you'll learn a lot of new things in either case. Your mission will be to develop robust services and infrastructure, supercharging product and growth efforts, and positively impacting the lives of millions of people worldwide.If you want to help us shape a better tomorrow, join us today!
What will you do?

• Develop and maintain interesting and challenging new features for the Backend system serving millions of NeuroNation users.
• Contribute to our microservices with your code, ideas, and best practices in Backend development.
• Take responsibility for code efficiency and stability.
• Deploy and operate our system to provide a stable and scalable infrastructure.
• Work with modern technologies and frameworks.
• Collaborate and work autonomously in a passionate cross-functional, agile team.
• Have a direct impact on the success of NeuroNation as a product.

What experience should you bring?

• Proficiency in PHP 8.x
• Experience with MySQL (at least version 5.7) and writing raw SQL statements with scalable performance
• Strong skills in Docker & Kubernetes (minimum 2 years) 
• Experience in deploying and operating systems
• Familiarity with Laravel Lumen or Slim frameworks
• Understanding of MVC architectures
• Proficiency in Unit Testing
• Habit of writing clear, understandable, and well-documented code
• Advanced knowledge of SQL for handling big tables with high performance and availability
• Experience with cloud platforms like Heroku and AWS
• Stable and fast internet connection suitable for video calls

Who are we looking for?

• You are passionate about making a positive impact on people’s lives with NeuroNation.
• You have a personal interest in self-improvement.
• You have at least 3 years of experience as a Backend Developer.
• You are located in a timezone ±2 hours from Berlin (CET).
• You are located in the EU, UK, or Switzerland.
• You are a team player who loves to help out colleagues.

Our offer

• Create something that is of real value to people.
• Have a significant impact on our platform that reaches millions of people worldwide.
• Work on exciting projects, instead of mundane corporate, agency, and advertising jobs.
• Revolutionize the health and education systems.
• Enjoy flexible working hours (core working times: 9:30am - 4:30pm CET).
• If you prefer working in an office, a desk can be provided in our Berlin office or in a suitable co-working space in your city
  If you have any doubts about whether your profile fits the requirements, please apply anyway, as we seek talented candidates who can make a difference.