Staff Engineer, Web & Application Architecture

valantic DXA

. Act as an enabler for teams and projects and ensure sustainable, long-term architecture .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing scalable architectures for e-commerce, PIM, and CMS projects, with a strong focus on full-stack development, including PHP, Symfony, Node.js, TypeScript, and React. Proficient in CI/CD processes, cloud operations, and AI-assisted development, while effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

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PHPSymfonyFull-Stack DevelopmentCI/CDAWS

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Hard Skills

Node.jsTypeScriptReactData ModelingPerformance OptimizationArchitecture ReviewPrototypingRefactoringTestabilityMaintainability

Soft Skills

Excellent English SkillsGood German SkillsKnowledge SharingTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

Cloud OperationsContainersPimcoreCI/CD ToolsAgentic Workflows

Industry Keywords

E-CommercePIMCMSDigital Agency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptNode.jsPHPReactSymfonyTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as an enabler for teams and projects and ensure sustainable, long-term architecture
Design and evaluate scalable architectures for e-commerce, PIM, and CMS projects
Model domains and data structures, and design interfaces between frontend, backend, shops, and ERP systems
Develop prototypes, conduct architecture reviews in pull requests, and engage in pair programming
Evolve established systems through migrations, refactoring, and performance optimization
Ensure testability and maintainability throughout multi-year product lifecycles
Own core application building blocks, reusable components, and cross-project interfaces
Help shape build, deployment, and infrastructure processes, from containers and CI/CD to cloud hosting
Advance AI-assisted development in collaboration with subject-matter experts
Define the technical target architecture, standards, and technology priorities together with the Chapter Lead and Staff Engineers
Act as a technical escalation point for Team Leads and developers on critical projects
Share knowledge through training, reviews, and technical exchange sessions
Explain technical concepts clearly to clients and executive management, and support the professional development of others

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience as a Senior or Lead Engineer developing complex web applications
Strong knowledge of PHP and Symfony
Experience with the long-term development and ownership of applications
Full-stack expertise, from data modeling and interfaces through to the frontend
Experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and React
Experience with reusable cross-project building blocks, baseline setups, bundles, shared libraries, and recurring modules
Knowledge of CI/CD, container environments, and cloud operations, such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
Experience with AI-assisted development and agentic workflows
Excellent English skills
Good German skills
Ideally, experience with Pimcore or in a digital agency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract
Choice of hybrid or fully remote work within Germany, Spain, or Austria
Flexible working hours (family-friendly and guaranteed no weekend work)
Legendary team events
Work as part of an agile, focused team
Varied and independent work with flat hierarchies and mutual trust