Mid-Level Backend Developer Shopware 6

Gameseal is a global e-commerce platform that sells activation codes for PC games, consoles, prepaid cards, subscriptions, and software. We use Shopware 6, a German plugin-based e-commerce solution built on the PHP Symfony framework. This CMS provides a powerful and flexible platform for managing our operations.

At its core, the company is a sales platform that integrates digital product databases through APIs. Additional functionalities include an affiliate system, customer account gamification, a subscription model, and an intelligent product recommendation system. We are continuously developing new features to enhance customer monetization and improve user experience.

About the Role

We're looking for a talented Mid-Level Backend Developer to join our growing team. You'll work on developing and maintaining our Shopware 6 platform, collaborating with senior developers to implement new features and optimize existing functionality. This is an excellent opportunity to deepen your expertise in modern e-commerce technologies while working on a platform that serves thousands of gamers worldwide.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain features for our Shopware 6 e-commerce platform

Create and customize Shopware 6 plugins and extensions under guidance from senior team members

Integrate third-party APIs (payment gateways, product suppliers, affiliate systems)

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices

Optimize database queries and improve application performance using Redis and RabbitMQ

Participate in code reviews and learn from feedback provided by senior developers

Debug and resolve technical issues in existing codebase

Collaborate with frontend developers to implement full-stack features

Assist in technical documentation creation

Work independently on assigned tasks while knowing when to seek guidance

Contribute ideas for technical improvements and new features

Technical Requirements

Required :

3-5 years of professional PHP development experience

Strong knowledge of Symfony framework (version 5 or higher)

Practical experience with Shopware 6 (minimum 1 year preferred, or strong willingness to learn)

Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns

Experience working with MySQL databases, including query optimization

Knowledge of Redis for caching and session management

Familiarity with message queue systems (RabbitMQ, Redis Queue, or similar)

Experience with RESTful API development and integration

Proficiency with Git version control and collaborative workflows (pull requests, code reviews)

Understanding of the Shopware 6 plugin system and Data Abstraction Layer (DAL)

Basic knowledge of Vue.js for Shopware Administration customization

Experience with Composer for dependency management

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision

Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice to Have :

Shopware Certified Developer certification

Experience in e-commerce or digital products industry

Knowledge of payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)

Familiarity with Docker and containerization

Experience with automated testing (PHPUnit, Behat)

Understanding of CI / CD pipelines

Knowledge of Twig templating engine

Experience with performance monitoring tools

Familiarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies

Passion for gaming and understanding of the gaming industry

Soft Skills :

Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal)

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Self-motivated with a desire to continuously learn and improve

Comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance when needed

Ability to give and receive constructive feedback

Time management skills and ability to meet deadlines