Senior Tech Lead & Backend Developer

About us

Kentucky Horsewear

is a globally successful premium brand in the equestrian industry. With innovative products, a strong brand presence, and a rapidly evolving digital infrastructure, we are shaping the market internationally. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced

Senior Tech Lead & Backend Developer

who will take ownership of our technical environment and lead the development of our own Kentucky Middleware.

Your Responsibilities

Take over the technical leadership of our middleware architecture and backend development

Responsibility for the technical performance of our website and the entire system landscape

Lead the migration from the current partner middleware to our own Kentucky Middleware

Ensure code consistency and adherence to best practices (Clean Code, Testing, Documentation)

Actively write and maintain backend code (PHP, Symfony) while setting technical standards

Develop and maintain robust interfaces between Shopware, Akeneo, ERP, CRM, and other systems

Collaborate closely with the Product Owner and COO to ensure technical projects are aligned with business strategy

Provide technical leadership to internal and external developers (code reviews, architecture decisions)

Build long-term structures for scalability, monitoring, and debugging

Your Profile

7+ years of professional experience in backend development

Excellent knowledge of PHP and Symfony (mandatory)

Experience in the e-commerce sector (mandatory)

Proven track record in building and scaling middleware and integration solutions

Strong expertise in API design, interface synchronization, and complex system landscapes

Experience in hosting environments (server architecture, performance, security)

Analytical and structured mindset with a strong results orientation

Leadership skills : ability to guide developer teams and enforce technical standards

High standards regarding performance, stability, and code quality

Hands-on mentality : You enjoy coding yourself and not only delegating

What we offer

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we provide :

A dynamic role in an ambitious, international team

A competitive salary with excellent benefits, including :

Meal vouchers

Eco vouchers

Group and hospitalization insurance

Staff discount on our collections

A unique work environment where lifestyle and equestrian sport come together

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