DifferentLab · Standplaats: Zoetermeer · 18 januari 2026
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Medior PHP Backend Developer
Job description
At Shiftbase, we believe time is too valuable to waste on admin. That's why we've built a fast-growing, scalable platform that helps shift-based companies manage scheduling, time tracking, and leave more efficiently and thus freeing them to focus on what matters. With over 8,500 customers across Europe and a goal to help 250,000 businesses by 2034, we're on an exciting growth journey. Join our driven team of 75+ professionals in Zoetermeer, where speed, ownership, and innovation define how we work. At Shiftbase, you'll collaborate with top talent, shape smarter tech, and make a real impact on thousands of businesses every day.
Why join us?
Real impact: Your work powers a platform used daily by tens of thousands of people across Europe.
Strong foundations: Modern PHP, modular architecture, CI/CD, and a culture of continuous improvement.
Growth mindset: Join a talented team that values learning, ownership, and pragmatic solutions.
Forward-looking: From Open APIs to AI-enhanced functionality, we're building the next-gen workforce platform.
About the role
As a Backend Engineer, you'll be shaping the engine behind a high-impact SaaS platform. You'll design and build scalable backend functionality that solves real-world problems for our users, while helping modernize a robust codebase for the future. We're evolving a mature monolith into a modular, testable system that supports our rapid growth. You'll work on everything from API design to performance-critical processes and contribute to our ongoing shift toward clean architecture, automation and better developer experience.
What you'll do
Build and optimize backend features that drive real user value
Design, document and maintain our Open API for both internal and external use
Refactor legacy components into modular, scalable services
Write automated tests and support CI/CD best practices
Collaborate with frontend, product and infrastructure teams
Improve performance in complex queries, calculations and processes
Enhance Developer Experience and reduce onboarding friction
Job requirements
What we're looking for
3+ years of backend experience with PHP (Laravel, Symfony, or similar)
Comfortable with test automation (PHPUnit, Playwright) and CI/CD pipelines
Skilled at balancing new feature delivery with long-term code quality
Strong communicator who collaborates well across disciplines
Passionate about clean code, simplicity and long-term maintainability
Curious and open to evolving architectural approaches and tools
You're curious about new technologies and excited to implement them in your work.
What we offer
Competitive salary
25 vacation days (based on 40-hour contract)
Flexible working hours, hybrid-friendly
NS Business Card & travel reimbursement
Personal development budget
Team BBQs, quarterly hackathons, and a strong engineering culture
Influence on building our engineering culture
Interested?
If you'd like to be part of our journey, please apply directly - we're looking forward to hearing from you!
Ready to make an impact at a fast-growing tech scale-up? Apply now or email us at if you have any questions.
We are not looking for candidates outside of the Netherlands for this role. All applications outside the Netherlands will not be considered.
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Hybrid
€4,000 - €5,000 per month
IT / Engineering