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erasys building ROMEO

Backend Developer (mid-level), PHP / Node.js

erasys building ROMEO · Berlin, Germany

Technology, Information and Internet · 51-200 employees

1 h ago
Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Germany
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About the role

Build and maintain backend services using PHP and Node.js to power features for millions of users. Design scalable database structures and ensure the security of sensitive user data.

What they look for

PHP Node.js SQL Relational Databases Object-Oriented Programming Unit Testing API Development Microservices AMQP Kubernetes

Requirements

Requires 2-4 years of backend experience with a strong foundation in object-oriented languages and SQL. Proficiency in English is required for daily collaboration.

Benefits

Hybrid working Germany Job Ticket contribution EGYM Wellpass In-house German classes Annual learning budget

Full description

Your journey

ROMEO is one of the largest dating and social platforms for gay, bi and trans people, used by millions worldwide, including in places where our users cannot be open. That responsibility shapes how we build. Your team

Your typical day

  • Build and maintain backend services that power features for millions of users.
  • Work across our two main stacks: a PHP API and Node.js microservices.
  • Design and evolve database structures, and care about how queries behave at scale.
  • Write tested code and review your teammates' code.
  • Handle user data with the care it deserves. A lot of what we store is sensitive, and protecting it is part of every task.
  • Debug real production issues and help make the system more reliable over time.

We look for

  • Around 2-4 years building backend applications you can talk about in depth.
  • Solid grounding in at least one object-oriented language. PHP or Node.js is a plus, but strong fundamentals plus a real willingness to learn our stack matter more.
  • Comfortable with relational databases and SQL: you can write a non-trivial query and reason about why one is slow.
  • You write tests and you value them.
  • Good English for daily written and spoken work. We work in English, so no German is needed.

Bouns Points

Nice to have would be

  • Experience with high-traffic or high-availability systems.
  • Familiarity with message queues / infra, (e.g. AMQP, Kubernetes).

Tech Stack

What We Offer

  • Hybrid working (2–3 days per week in our Berlin office)
  • €40 employer contribution towards the Germany Job Ticket
  • EGYM Wellpass (only €20/month employee contribution)
  • In-house German classes
  • Annual learning budget (e.g. for conferences, courses, certifications)
  • Modern office in central Berlin
  • International team, English-speaking environment

Eligibility:

  • Open to candidates who already have the legal right to work in Germany.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this postion.

We support you

Why us?

About us

At ROMEO, we’re building one of the world’s largest dating and social platforms for gay, bi and trans people. Millions of people rely on our platform every day—including many in places where they cannot live openly. That responsibility shapes how we design, build and operate our software.

As a Backend Developer, you’ll help build and evolve the services that power our platform, working alongside an experienced international engineering team based in Berlin. We offer a hybrid working model with the flexibility to combine office and home office work.