Senior Backend PHP Engineer (m/f/d)

KoRo

KoRo

Software Engineering
Germany · Berlin, Germany
Posted on Jul 12, 2025
Your tasks
We are seeking passionate software engineers to join our dynamic team and contribute their expertise to our innovative projects in the e-commerce sector. Be a key player in shaping the future of food retailing at KoRo!

  • Develop high-scalability products using PHP hosted on a cloud-based infrastructure
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver new components and features
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and explore cutting-edge technologies
  • Share your knowledge with fellow developers, fostering team growth
  • Participate in discussions and planning for new features and roadmaps
Your profile
  • At least 4 years of hands-on experience with modern PHP, and some of them with Symfony
  • Shopware experience is a plus, but not required
  • Proven track record in building scalable distributed products
  • Proficiency with relational databases, MySQL preferred.
  • Fluent English communication skills, German is a plus but not mandatory
  • Based in Berlin or remote - we adapt to you!
  • Passion for crafting well-structured, efficient, and maintainable code
  • Open-minded and collaborative approach, thriving in agile, cross-functional teams
What you can expect from us
  • Our diverse team is ready to be enriched and inspired by your ideas: help building the future of food retailing in our fast-growing start-up!
  • Extensive onboardings which will prepare you for your various and challenging tasks
  • Flexible working hours and home office options to ensure a good work-life balance
  • A beautiful and modern office in Berlin Schöneberg, easy to reach by public transport – and we cover the costs of your monthly BVG (public transport Berlin) ticket
  • Find your way (back) to the gym thanks to fitness cooperations with Urban Sports Club or FitX
  • Optimal performance thanks to a modern MacBook.
  • Well equipped office kitchen with fresh fruit, delicious KoRo snacks, coffee and tea
  • 20 % discount in our KoRo online store
  • Regular team events and joint activities as well as legendary company parties
  • a fully remote option
Sounds good?
Then apply via our website, including all relevant documentation (CV & letter of motivation).
We are looking for team members, not just workers. Let us know in a few sentences who you are and what motivates you!
About us
KoRo is redefining food industry norms by offering a wide range of high-quality and innovative products. The product range extends from natural foods, such as nut butters and dried fruit, to clean label snacks and functional foods. An ongoing commitment to transparency and product innovation drives the company to explore new food frontiers, with a singular goal of offering products to the conscious eater that are convenient, enjoyable, and, as always, better and different.

KoRo was founded in Germany in 2014, and built up by Constantinos Calios and Piran Asci. The current management team consists of CEO Florian Schwenkert, CFO Dr Daniel Kundt, CPO Constantinos Calios and COO Steffani Busch. The company employs more than 300 people and has its head office in Berlin.

A customer base of over 2 million people shop for KoRo products online at www.koro.com, as well as in over 15,000 retail locations across Europe.


The KoRo team is just as diverse as our product range! To ensure that diversity continues to grow as quickly as our nut-loving team, we evaluate applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/denomination, ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

Do you want to become part of our mission and actively shape the future of KoRo with your skills and talent? Then apply now!