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