Backend Developer (Full-time / part-time)

Design, build, and maintain reliable, scalable backend systems with Laravel.

Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and other backend developers to deliver impactful features.

Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.

Balance speed and long-term maintainability, making pragmatic trade-offs when needed.

Proven experience as a backend engineer, with deep expertise in Laravel.

Strong track record in building scalable web applications and APIs.

All positions (including leadership roles) available in full-time & part-time

• Remote-first company (100% remote work possible)
• Onboarding program
• Modern office space in Cologne's Südstadt, within walking distance of the main train station
• Development opportunities (Internal academies, workshops, and individual external training)
• Regular team events
• Germany-wide public transport ticket
• Dog-friendly office
• Sabbatical option
• 30 days of vacation + New Year's Eve, Christmas, and 1 Culture Day (So actually 33 days)

Studydrive is Europe’s leading student community! With more than 3 million registered students, we are transforming the education market. For our users, we are an integral part of their daily lives, as they find direct access to their fellow students, helpful learning materials and all the answers to their most important questions about their studies.

We started as a start-up in 2013 and have been part of the successful and international StepStone Group since 2019. de, and here we show all our benefits at a glance. First and foremost, it is important to us that you enjoy your work and want to make a difference!