Senior PHP Developer - Remote

We are besteckliste.com - a global e-commerce company based in Berlin, specialising in luxury tableware with over 30,000 articles from 32 premium European brands, with a particular focus on cutlery and porcelain. With a track record of serving over 50,000 customers in the last 20 years, the new owner is seeking experienced and motivated individuals to help grow the business on multiple fronts.

Tasks:

1. Understand the complex code base as well as databases, both written by an amateur over the last 10-15 years.
2. Decrease the number of pages from 300,000 to 60,000.
3. Upgrade the website from PHP 7.4 to at least version 8.x.
4. Implement a new checkout process including a new payment solution.
5. Execute several UX and design improvements.
6. Finding design and UX problems yourself and propose solutions (big plus).
7. Identify and fix security vulnerabilities.
8. Develop and maintain documentation related to the website.

Offer:

1. Compensation: salary and bonus at a high/very high level.
2. Monthly allowance for home office or coworking space.
3. Coverage of IT costs, including laptop, phone, etc.
4. Coverage of gym membership fees to stay fit.
5. Option for domestic payrolling through a partner.
6. Provision of anything necessary for you to work effectively and happily.

Job Specification:

1. Experience with PHP code bases written 10-15 years ago. If you only know Laravel and modern frameworks, this job is not the right one.
2. Experience with online shops is a must.
3. Proven ability to create and implement design changes.
4. Familiarity with the latest web development trends and best practices.
5. Knowledge of Google's ranking guidelines and boundaries to avoid ranking losses.