Lead PHP Developer (Laravel)
Summary
Lead PHP Developer at KU Europe GmbH (the D2C brand behind KU2 Cosmetics) builds and maintains the company's web platforms using PHP/Laravel, customizes WordPress sites, and takes technical ownership — code reviews, standards, and guiding a small fully remote team. Requires 5+ years of PHP, Laravel, MySQL, REST APIs, Git, and full-time CET-hours availability.
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.