Senior Backend Developer (m/w/d)

Looking for great jobs and great people? Want to rewrite the rules for brands—or break them? Are you drawn to the inspiring friction at the intersections—between brands and technologies, between people and machines? As a Senior Backend Developer (m/f/d), do you want to build systems that not only work today but also grow sustainably alongside our clients? Then we should get to know each other!

We are Fork: a brand and digital agency in one. Our services range from brand development, dynamic design systems, and contemporary web applications, via React and Next.js frameworks, to complex API-first architectures – all homegrown and in-house. We've been around since 1996. Since 2010, we've been part of the owner-managed fischerAppelt Group. You can find us in Hamburg (mothership), Berlin, Cologne, and Munich.
 

What awaits you

• Software Architecture & Clean Code: Designing and developing maintainable, scalable software architectures in an interdisciplinary team based on current web standards
• Platform Development: Setting up and maintaining complex platform structures using Ibexa DXP, TYPO3, or Craft CMS
• Interfaces & API-First: Connecting and integrating third-party systems (ERP, PIM, CRM) via modern REST and GraphQL interfaces
• DevOps & Automation: Active use of Docker environments, as well as setting up and maintaining automated CI/CD pipelines
• Technical Consultation: Providing expert guidance to our project managers and clients—from the initial feasibility assessment to clearly explaining complex technical solutions
• Process Optimization: Identifying and driving optimization opportunities in projects, code reviews, and development processes

What you bring

• Professional Experience: Extensive experience in software development (at least 5 years) with a focus on complex PHP enterprise projects
• Framework Expertise: In-depth, hands-on knowledge of modern PHP frameworks such as Symfony or Laravel
• CMS & DXP expertise: In-depth understanding of Ibexa DXP, TYPO3, or Craft CMS and their architectural concepts
• DevOps & tooling: Proficiency in server administration, containerization (Docker), and automated deployment processes (CI/CD)
• Development Standards: A deep understanding of clean code, object-oriented programming (OOP), and agile development methods (Scrum/Kanban)
• Work Style & Mindset: A structured, solution-oriented approach to work, a passion for innovative web technologies, and the drive to contribute your own ideas

Your benefits

• Work Hours & Flexibility: We offer a hybrid work environment—3 days in the office and 2 days remote
• Mobility: We help you stay mobile in a sustainable way—whether through a subsidy for public transportation or our attractive bike-leasing program
• Health & Work-Life Balance: Your mental and physical health is a top priority for us. Take advantage of the subsidized Urban Sports Club corporate membership and receive regular mental health tips to help you maintain a healthy balance
• Feedback & Professional Development: Your 360° feedback is part of our culture and takes place annually. At the same time, we work together to advance your career path through various internal and external professional development programs
• Future: We invest in your future and offer a statutory contribution to your company pension plan (bAV)
• Culture: We foster a culture of mutual respect, direct communication, and flat hierarchies. We regularly celebrate our successes at agency events

So, why Fork?

It's fun to work with us – most of the time. We value a warm studio atmosphere, complete with a healthy dose of (sarcasm) humor. We balance out bread-and-butter jobs with the kinds of projects that push you up a steep learning curve. We support you in your personal growth, helping us move the bigger picture forward together.

Important note!

Our parent company, fischerAppelt, supports us with hiring, administration, and team development for the Fork crew. Skadi Hartemik and her team are your primary contacts and will arrange meetings with the right folks at Fork. So no need to panic if the reply to your application comes from a @fischerappelt.de email address. We look forward to hearing from you!