PHP Back-end Engineer

(Sr.) Professional Job Netherlands, Leeuwarden Technology Netherlands

As a Back-End engineer, you ensure that the innovative cloud software of Exact Online Bouw works optimally on all modern browsers and devices. At Exact, your technical skills can lead to the most beautiful innovations.  And where is your career heading? That’s up to you. The career opportunities are unprecedented. 2,050 enterprising colleagues have already paved the way. Are you on board?


This = the job you are looking for

For our Exact Online Bouw development team in Leeuwarden, we are looking for an enthusiastic, talented Back-End PHP Engineer. Someone who gets excited about new ideas and techniques in the field of back-end development and ensures that our micro services function optimally.

Exact Online Bouw is the leading cloud software for construction companies in the SMB sector. By digitizing activities both in the office and on the construction site, efficiency is increased, quality is improved, errors are prevented, and margins are maximized. The office and construction site use one central system where the accounting is fully integrated and seamless integrations exist with many business apps. Due to innovation and a high level of user-friendliness, Exact Online Bouw is the fastest-growing construction software in the market. Exact Online Bouw offers functionality for planning, projects, quotes, cost monitoring, time registration, invoicing, and dashboards. To stay ahead in the market, we are rapidly expanding these functionalities, and we could use your help!

This = your team 

The Development department of Exact Online Bouw is known for its creativity and innovative power, which enables it to translate the high demands of customers and the market into an easy-to-use web application with an attractive visual appearance.

We consist of different SCRUM teams, for Front-End, Back-End, and Mobile, that work closely together and, together with our product managers, are responsible for the development of a part of the application.

This = what you bring

With us, you can be yourself, and we would love to discover what sets you apart. For the position of PHP Back-end Engineer, it’s helpful if you have a sense of perseverance. And preferably you have a technical mindset, an eye for quality and good communication skills. What’s more, you bring:

  • At least MBO+/HBO level of thinking and working;
  • A strong sense of responsibility and ownership;
  • A positive attitude and the ability to be critical and thinks in solutions;
  • 4-5 years experience with PHP
  • Good knowledge of Symfony or Laravel;
  • Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes and MySQL 
  • Experience with writing and maintaining unit tests;
  • Up to date with the latest techniques and standards;
  • Problem-solving skills using accepted best practices and principles such as SOLID and design patterns;
  • Good communication skills in English

This = what you get

  • A competitive salary in line with your experience
  • Additional benefits include holiday pay and a thirteenth-month bonus 27 vacation days, with an extra day added for each year worked at Exact (up to a maximum of 5 days) 
  • 3 Giving back days, which can be used for volunteering for a charity of your choice
  • Unlimited training opportunities, from personal development to Salesforce trailheads 
  • A mix of office and remote work, with the team in the office for 2 days a week 
  • Option to work from a different EU country for a week per year 
  • Home-office supplies 
  • 100% reimbursement for commuting with public transportation or 23 cents per km if with car
  • A very good pension plan

About Exact

Exact develops cloud software for small and medium-sized companies and their accountants. The products automate business processes in areas such as Finance and HR and provide specific ERP solutions for wholesale distribution, manufacturing, projects and construction. This saves time and provides insight. It enables customers to work efficiently, make informed decisions and continue growing. More than 675,000 companies primarily in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany already rely on Exact's software.

Exact was founded in 1984 in Delft, the Netherlands, which is still the location of our head office. Every day, more than 2,000 ambitious professionals work on innovation. Driving responsible business, with respect for each other, the environment and society is central to this. For more information, visit www.exact.com.

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