Senior Backend Engineer (PHP/Symfony) - Automotive Tech

MotorK is Europe’s leading sales and marketing technology company for the automotive industry. Our mission is simple but ambitious: empower manufacturers and dealerships to sell more with innovative, cloud-based products and services that deliver the best digital customer experience.

Today, we serve 90% of automotive manufacturers in Europe - and we’re on a fast, ambitious trajectory to redefine the future of automotive. As we grow, we’re looking for a Backend Engineer to join our team and help us build the scalable, AI-driven solutions that will power the next generation of digital retail.

What the role is about

As a Backend Engineer at MotorK, you’ll be part of a dynamic, international team building the systems that sit at the heart of our platform. You’ll design, develop, and optimize scalable backend solutions, work closely with frontend and product teams, and bring real impact to thousands of dealerships and millions of end customers across Europe.

What you’ll do

• Design and implement high-performance backend solutions that scale.
• Develop and maintain APIs to support our frontend applications and integrations.
• Collaborate with product and business stakeholders to turn requirements into elegant technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Continuously optimize existing systems for reliability and performance.
• Stay on top of industry trends and emerging technologies, bringing fresh ideas into the team.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as PHP/Symfony.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Knowledge of frontend tools is a plus (jQuery, Vue.js).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

What you will do

• Design and implement high-performance backend solutions.
• Coordinate with product and business teams to understand requirements and provide technical insights.
• Participate in code reviews and mentoring of junior engineers.
• Optimize existing backend systems for performance improvements.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Benefits

Working pattern and location

• 40 hours per week, permanent contract 
• Monday – Friday
• Hybrid role

Benefits

• Meal Vouchers (€7 per working day)
• 26 days holidays + national bank holidays 
• Company benefits including discounts on famous brands
• Internal training paths and support with external education
• Diverse and dynamic environment, with plenty of opportunity to grow and make an impact
• Food canteen at the office

What you can expect from the recruitment process: 

1. HR interview
2. Technical interview
3. Hiring manager interview
4. C-level interview 

MotorK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any kind. Our company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MotorK are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, age, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.