(Senior) Fullstack Developer - PHP / JavaScript (m/w/d)

At ScholarshipOwl, we are revolutionizing the way students pay for college. We are an EdTech platform dedicated to matching students with scholarship opportunities, simplifying the application process, and helping millions of students graduate debt-free. Architect and build high-performance web applications using Nuxt.js for Server-Side Rendering (SSR) to ensure optimal SEO performance and fast load times.
Legacy Integration: Collaborate on maintaining and migrating legacy backend services written in PHP to our modern stack.
Drive the evolution of our data layer by moving from traditional REST to a unified GraphQL API. 5+ years of professional software development experience.

• Frontend Mastery: Database Skills: Proficiency with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Core JS: Deep understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and asynchronous programming.
• PHP Proficiency: Ability to read, debug, and maintain PHP code. We don't need you to build new apps in PHP, but comfort working within a LAMP environment during migrations is critical.

Bonus Skills (The "X-Factor"):
Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (App Engine, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, or BigQuery).
Python: Proficiency in Python for backend scripting, data processing, or AI/ML workloads.
Mission-Driven Work – Build technology that helps students unlock education opportunities
Fully Remote – Work from anywhere while collaborating with a global team
Unlimited PTO – Take time when you need it, we trust you
Home Office Budget – $200/month to invest in your ideal remote workspace
Continuous Learning Culture – We support curiosity, experimentation, and growth