Senior Tech Lead & Backend Developer

About us

Kentucky Horsewear is a globally successful premium brand in the equestrian industry. With innovative products, a strong brand presence, and a rapidly evolving digital infrastructure, we are shaping the market internationally. To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced Senior Tech Lead & Backend Developer who will take ownership of our technical environment and lead the development of our own Kentucky Middleware.

• Take over the technical leadership of our middleware architecture and backend development
• Responsibility for the technical performance of our website and the entire system landscape
• Lead the migration from the current partner middleware to our own Kentucky Middleware
• Ensure code consistency and adherence to best practices (Clean Code, Testing, Documentation)
• Actively write and maintain backend code (PHP, Symfony) while setting technical standards
• Develop and maintain robust interfaces between Shopware, Akeneo, ERP, CRM, and other systems
• Collaborate closely with the Product Owner and COO to ensure technical projects are aligned with business strategy
• Provide technical leadership to internal and external developers (code reviews, architecture decisions)
• Build long‑term structures for scalability, monitoring, and debugging

• 7+ years of professional experience in backend development
• Excellent knowledge of PHP and Symfony (mandatory)
• Experience in the e-commerce sector (mandatory)
• Proven track record in building and scaling middleware and integration solutions
• Strong expertise in API design, interface synchronization, and complex system landscapes
• Experience in hosting environments (server architecture, performance, security)
• Analytical and structured mindset with a strong results orientation
• Leadership skills: ability to guide developer teams and enforce technical standards
• High standards regarding performance, stability, and code quality
• Hands‑on mentality:
  You enjoy coding yourself and not only delegating

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we provide:

• A dynamic role in an ambitious, international team
• A competitive salary with excellent benefits, including:
  • Meal vouchers
  • Eco vouchers
  • Group and hospitalization insurance
• Staff discount on our collections
• A unique work environment where lifestyle and equestrian sport come together