Backend Developer

We are looking for backend developers who want to make an impact by working on innovative Digital Asset Management and Marketing Software as a Service applications for leading brands such as Grolsch, ARAG, Schiphol, SkyTeam, Atos and Landal GreenParks!

Full- or Part-time - Hybrid - Amsterdam

Working at Comrads...

  • You will be working with us on creating cutting-edge, user-friendly Digital Asset Management and Marketing Software applications which are used by tens of thousands of marketers on a daily basis.

  • We care for quality, security and well-designed user experiences. This translates to clean, well-documented code and equally smooth user interfaces for our clients.

  • You know software design and security principles and when and how to apply them. You also know how to implement web and coding standards.

  • Next to our existing platform, we are working on next-gen solutions and features for our clients. We are happy to share the details over a coffee, but it's safe to say we will put your skills to the test, allowing you to grow and learn rapidly.

  • We believe in sane working hours and long-term solutions, instead of 70-hour work weeks with temporary workarounds.

You are...

  • An autodidact who has been playing with computers, code and the internet since his/her childhood. Relevant degrees and diplomas are an advantage.

  • Experienced (3+ years) with developing web applications using PHP, Python and Javascript.

  • Experienced (3+ years) in OOP software development and architectures/design patterns.

  • Experienced with frameworks such as Symfony, Vue.js and/or equivalent.

  • Experienced with automated build and deployment procedures and tools.

  • Bonus: knowledge of AWS incl. EC2, S3, Lambda and SQS.

  • someone with a helicopter-view who represents team and business interests over personal preference.

  • someone who respects its predecessors and "legacies" and you are open to healthy discussion and wants to dig deep into someone else's code.

  • eligible to work in the EU!

While we mainly use PHP and JavaScript scripting languages, you will also be working with other technologies, libraries and tools such as (but not limited to): GIT, Apache, Jira, Docker, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Confluence, React, JQuery, Node.js, AWS, etc.

What can you expect from us...

  • A position in a unique, dynamic and fast growing company. We are not a big programming factory, but a compact and dedicated development team.

  • Freedom and flexibility with a lot of input, responsibility and autonomy.

  • Excellent employment terms, including a competitive salary, pension scheme and 25 + 3 days of annual leave.

  • Pick whatever tools and OS you want to use: Mac or PC, wide or multiple screens and whatever other tools you need to get the job done.

  • Office day on Wednesday and further remote working possible

  • Potato chips, soft drinks, fruit and free Wednesday lunches.

  • Reimbursed travel costs and a company city-bike for commuting if needed.

Are you a recruiter or intermediary? Thank you for your interest, but we have no need for additional recruiting services at this time. Read more >