PHP Backend Developer

Working on a greener world together with Google, Waze, Apple and Tesla and working on various backend projects written in PHP (Laravel), Go and Python. All together in a startup environment with a diverse group of people from all around the world (15+ nationalities). Are you ready to join Eco-Movement and be impactful in the EV industry?

Your challenge

As a software engineer, you will design, test and build new functionalities for our clients. Your challenge is to further develop and maintain the applications, data and security architecture. The main language experience that we are looking for is PHP. Activities includes:

• Proactively identify and propose opportunities to improve the architecture and systems (performance, scalability, security, etc.);

• Provide input on priorities and (jointly) manage the roadmap;

• Feels responsible for the entire lifecycle of software development. You build it, you make sure it runs smoothly, and you take pride and ownership in your work. 

Competencies

• Quality-Oriented: Focus on testing and passionate about code maintainability and readability;

• Team Spirit: Accountable, an effective communicator and a true team player;

• Adaptive Learner: Embrace a growth mindset - open to feedback, eager to learn, and always in sync with the latest technical advancements. Because you're experienced, we assume you'll quickly learn new languages and tools if needed.

What you get

• Competitive salary + Employee Incentive Program;

• Fun international team and frequent events;

• Dynamic scale-up vibe and lots of opportunities to make an impact;

• Our own office, next to Utrecht Central Station. We have a hybrid way of working with 3 days from the office and 2 days from home; Monday and Thursday are our standard office days with free healthy lunch;

• 25 vacation days;

• Membership of MyWheels EV car sharing service;

• Learning & Development opportunities;

• Laptop and noise-canceling headphones from Eco-Movement;

• A role with a lot of freedom, challenge, and opportunity – no dull moments, guaranteed!

Please note: No remote working applications or VISA sponsoring need will be considered for this vacancy.

• Software engineering experience: Having 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.

• At least 3 years hands-on PHP experience, working predominantly on professional projects (for businesses or open-source). We work with Laravel, PHP-FPM, Nginx and run our applications on Google Cloud Platform.; 

• Previous experience with Go is desirable, but not essential. We’re slowly migrating from PHP to Go, but will always hold some love for PHP.

Why work with us?

We are Europe's leading platform for EV charge point data, delivering the most complete, reliable and enriched data to leading navigation companies, car manufacturers, and Mobility Service Providers. With our data we want to help our partners to create the ultimate electric driving experience, and thereby accelerate the electric revolution. With an enthusiastic team of 40 and a ''get things done'' mentality, we consider ourselves pioneers and are happy to share that passion with you! Last but not least: we recently raised a Serie A investment and we are ready to shake up the EV market even more.

If you have some questions upfront, please feel free to reach out to xrondhuis@eco-movement.com and we will set up a call shortly after. If you are convinced by now -> apply and I will reach out to you within a couple of days.

Note: we will not work with agencies for this position.

Eco-Movement offers all of its employees and applicants full equal opportunity irrespective of race, ethnic origin, sexual identity, and disability, religion, or beliefs.