Senior Software Engineer Go/ PHP (m/f/d) - Remote

Are you a passionate engineer with a strong focus on backend development? Do you love solving real customer problems, shaping scalable systems and mentoring others on the way?

Then join Xentral as a Senior Software Engineer and help us build the General Ledger within our ERP system - The financial core that powers thousands of businesses! You'll work in a highly motivated crossfunctional team, delivering meaningful features and owning them end to end. Short decision-making paths, an ambitious tech vision and a strong culture of continuous improvement give you the space to grow and make a real impact.

Ready to shape the future of ERP? Let’s build something great together! 🚀

• You design and develop scalable backend services for our General Ledger using Go and PHP
• You build and optimize data-driven features that support financial and accounting operations
• You design and implement robust APIs that integrate seamlessly into our ERP ecosystem
• You drive the evolution of our architecture from monolith to service-based systems - with modularity and scale in mind
• You apply best practices in code quality, system design, CI/CD, observability - no quick hacks
• You collaborate closely with product and tech stakeholders to deliver real customer value

• You have 5+ years of experience in backend development with Go and PHP, you write clean and self-explanatory code
• You have solid expertise with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and performance-optimized SQL
• You have experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure), Docker/Kubernetes and scalable architecture patterns
• You enjoy mentoring, giving thoughtful code reviews and fostering technical excellence in the team
• You've ideally worked on financial or ERP systems already and understand the importance of reliability and precision
• You’re pragmatic, proactive and a clear communicator - fluent in English and ready to take ownership

We offer

Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy remote work options across Europe or from our office-hubs in Augsburg, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, and Lohne (Oldenburg), along with flexible working hours.

Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits: Attractive salary packages and a generous leave policy that includes 28 annual leave days, special leave days, and nursing care days. Our comprehensive benefits package also provides a monthly voucher to choose from a variety of providers, including Urban Sports Club, grocery stores, entertainment, and lifestyle options. Additionally, we equip all employees with state-of-the-art home office equipment and offer a 50% subsidy on private pension plans for permanent employees in Germany.

Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from a significant budget dedicated to learning and personal development, supporting your career growth and continuous learning.

Inclusive & Engaging Culture: Participate in virtual and in-person company events and in our yearly culture connect days, fostering a collaborative and vibrant company culture with minimal hierarchies and respectful communication.

Diverse & International Team: Work alongside a multicultural and international team across 17 different work locations within Europe and 32 nationalities, embracing diversity and a global perspective.

You have what it takes? Then apply now with your CV or LinkedIn profile.

We look forward to your application!

About us

We are an established tech startup with major tech investors Sequoia Capital and Visionaries Club on our side. We are aiming at defining a new SaaS category and empower entrepreneurs and e-commerce vendors to automate their resource planning and focus on the things that matters most to them: their business.

We grow all over Europe, join us fully remote or in one of our hubs in Augsburg, Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich and Lohne (Oldenburg). You decide!

Your recruitment experience @ Xentral

We aim for our recruitment experience to be exciting, smooth, and rewarding—for both you and us! That’s why we’ve designed a efficient and enjoyable recruitment process to ensure a great experience from start to finish. Want to know what your journey with us will look like? Check it out here!

Still have questions before taking the next step? No worries—we’re here to help! I’m Annika, your responsible Talent Acquisition Manager, and I'm happy to answer any questions so you can make the best decision for you.

We can’t wait to receive your application and hopefully welcome you to our team soon! 🚀