(Senior) Full Stack Backend Engineer (all genders)

At AlfaDocs , we’re on a mission to transform healthcare. Our software platform makes the daily lives of medical practices and patients easier by streamlining practice management and patient relationships. With our all-in-one, cloud-based solution, healthcare professionals can focus more on care and less on administration.

We take pride in our responsibility to deliver high-performance solutions while fostering a collaborative and respectful environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. We’re driven by a shared passion to make a lasting impact on the healthcare industry, creating a space where both our team and our customers thrive.

As our ( Senior) Full Stack Backend Engineer (all genders), you’ll be responsible for secure, scalable feature development—owning the backend, shaping architecture, and mentoring the team.

• Full Stack Development : Lead end-to-end feature development from concept to deployment, with a strong focus on security and scalability.

• Architecture & Design : Drive architectural decisions to ensure compliance with healthcare industry standards and long-term system sustainability.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure technical solutions support business objectives.

• Team Mentorship : Support junior developers through mentorship, fostering a culture of learning and innovation.

• Automation & CI/CD : Implement automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines to maintain high code quality.

• Technical Roadmapping : Contribute to planning by evaluating technical feasibility, estimating timelines, and identifying resource needs.

• Industry Awareness : Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve product and process efficiency.

• Team Culture : Promote a positive team atmosphere with humor and optimism, helping maintain morale and collaboration during high-pressure periods.

Requirements

• Experience : Minimum 6 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Symfony : Extensive experience with Symfony, including deep knowledge of Doctrine ORM and key Symfony components (e.g., Security, Event Dispatchers).
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD) : Advanced understanding and practical experience with DDD principles.
• Security : Awareness of security best practices for frontend and backend development, particularly when handling sensitive healthcare data.
• Testing : Proficient in writing and maintaining unit and integration tests.
• Frontend Development : Solid understanding of React.js, with the ability to improve frontend as needed.
• Database Management : Strong experience with MySQL, including design, optimization, and management.
• Containerization : Experience with Docker for managing development environments.
• CI/CD : Familiarity with GitLab CI/CD pipelines for automating build, test, and deployment processes.
• Problem-Solving : Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities.
• Communication : Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Please submit your English CV.

Benefits

• Equipment: laptop, headphones, keyboard, mouse, smartphone with unlimited data, and a dedicated office monitor.
• Bonus for paid English or German language courses.
• Training courses, books, workshops, and team-building activities for personal and professional growth.
• Partnership with Serenis (an online psychotherapy platform) - three sessions offered if needed.
• Team Building Budget
• Team Development Budget
• Regular company reunions (yearly meetups, Christmas dinner)
• Snacks and fruit always available in the office, along with good beer at the end of the week.

Administrative Info:

Location: Our offices arein Italy & Germany, but this role is remote - you can be based anywhere in the European Union (we don't offer any relocation support).

Contract : Every Alfa begins their journey with a fixed-term contract of 1 year with the aim of renewing to an indefinite term.

Working hours : Monday - Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 | 1-hour lunch break

Salary range : 50,000€ - 65,000€

Trial Period : Dependent on the country of your residence

Start Date : Starting May/June/July 2025