About the Role

As a Senior Backend Developer at Traffic Creator, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing how businesses generate and optimize web traffic. You'll design and build the core systems that power our traffic generation platform, serving clients in over 190 countries.

You'll work on high-performance, scalable systems that handle millions of requests daily, optimizing our traffic routing algorithms, database architecture, and API services. Your work will directly impact our clients' ability to increase their online visibility and engage with their target audiences effectively.

This role combines technical expertise with strategic thinking to deliver exceptional results for our clients while ensuring our platform remains reliable, secure, and ahead of the competition.

What You'll Do

  • Design and develop high-performance PHP applications that handle millions of traffic requests daily
  • Optimize MySQL/MariaDB database queries and architecture for maximum performance and reliability
  • Build and maintain RESTful APIs that power our dashboard analytics and client integrations
  • Implement caching strategies using Redis/Memcached to improve application performance
  • Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
  • Enhance our traffic routing algorithms to improve targeting and delivery efficiency
  • Implement robust security measures to protect user data and prevent fraud
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers on the team
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments

What You'll Need

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of experience with PHP development
  • Strong knowledge of MySQL/MariaDB optimization
  • Experience with RESTful API design
  • Familiarity with caching (Redis, Memcached)
  • Understanding of Linux server environments
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Bonus Skills

  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
  • Experience with AWS or Google Cloud
  • Familiarity with traffic routing algorithms
  • Contributions to open-source projects

What We Offer

Competitive Salary

€70,000 - €100,000 based on experience

Flexible Work

Remote or hybrid options available

Health Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Growth Opportunities

Professional development budget

Team Events

Regular team activities and annual retreat

Time Off

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Our Interview Process

1

Application Review

We'll review your application within 1 week

2

Initial Screening

30-minute call with our recruitment team

3

Technical Interview

1-hour discussion with our engineering team

4

Coding Assignment

Take-home project (2-3 hours)

5

Final Interview

Discussion with our CTO and team leads

We aim to complete the entire process within 2-3 weeks and provide feedback at each stage.

About Traffic Creator

Traffic Creator is revolutionizing how businesses approach web traffic generation through innovative technology and exceptional service. Our platform helps companies increase their online visibility, engage with their target audience, and drive conversions across 190+ countries.

Founded in 2020 in Wuppertal, Germany, we've grown from a small team to over 25 professionals dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes generate quality traffic to their websites. Our values include transparency, quality, innovation, and data privacy.

1000+

Active Projects

190+

Countries Served

25+

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Job Overview

  • Position: Senior Backend Developer
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Location: Remote / Berlin
  • Department: Engineering
  • Reports To: CTO
  • Salary Range: €70,000 - €100,000