Lead PHP Developer (Laravel)

About KU Europe GmbH

KU Europe GmbH is a family-owned D2C company behind KU2 Cosmetics, dedicated to helping people “grow older, look younger.” We serve millions of customers across the DACH region with high-quality beauty and anti-aging products.
About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced Lead PHP Developer with strong Laravel expertise to lead development, maintain our web platforms, and take technical ownership within a small, collaborative team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in PHP development and practical experience building and maintaining applications using Laravel.
Key Responsibilities

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Develop, maintain, and optimize web applications using PHP, primarily with Laravel.

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Maintain and customize WordPress websites, themes, and plugins.

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Lead technical implementation and make sound development decisions.

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Review code, maintain coding standards, and guide team members.

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Improve application performance, security, scalability, and reliability.

Requirements

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5+ years of professional PHP development experience.

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Strong hands-on experience with the Laravel framework.

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WordPress development experience is preferred.

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Good knowledge of MySQL, REST APIs, and Git.

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Ability to take ownership, solve complex problems, and provide technical guidance.

- Good written and spoken English.

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Availability to work full-time during CET hours.

Why Join Us?

- Fully remote work environment.

- Long-term collaboration opportunity.

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Small team with meaningful technical ownership.

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International, collaborative working culture.

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