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

• Develop, maintain, and optimize web applications using PHP, primarily with Laravel.
• Maintain and customize WordPress websites, themes, and plugins.
• Lead technical implementation and make sound development decisions.
• Review code, maintain coding standards, and guide team members.
• Improve application performance, security, scalability, and reliability.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional PHP development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with the Laravel framework.
• WordPress development experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of MySQL, REST APIs, and Git.
• Ability to take ownership, solve complex problems, and provide technical guidance.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Availability to work full-time during CET hours.

Why Join Us?

• Fully remote work environment.
• Long-term collaboration opportunity.
• Small team with meaningful technical ownership.
• International, collaborative working culture.