Backend Developer

Specialized, inspiring, and helpful: as the online home specialist of the Netherlands and Flanders, we aim to bring a touch of fonQ to every home. Together, we ensure the most enjoyable customer journey within Home & Living, and our specialists are happy to assist you in furnishing your home.

With our extensive collection, inspiration, advice, and excellent service, we make shopping in Home & Living fun and easy! As an ambitious e-commerce organization in Home & Living, we are constantly seeking the best specialists in their field. Even if you're not (completely) there yet, we're happy to help you discover and further develop your potential. We offer you a pleasant workplace in a dynamic environment, where no week is the same. Give yourself and your career a touch of fonQ!

About the Role
As a Developer at fonQ, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining the software that drives our business operations. You will work within the framework of fonQ's Tech policy and collaborate closely with other departments and colleagues to ensure our systems are efficient, reliable, and scalable. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, productive, and have a strong understanding of backend development with a focus on PHP.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend services and APIs
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver software solutions
• Apply solid principles and best practices in software development
• Contribute to the design and architecture of the overall system

Requirements

• Educational Background: HBO/WO level of education or equivalent working and thinking level.
• Professional Experience: 3-5 years of experience in software/web development, with a focus on PHP in a team environment. If you believe you can perform at this level without this specific experience, we encourage you to apply!
• Technical Skills: Experience with or willingness to occasionally work with other programming languages, particularly PHP & C#.
• Language Proficiency: Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
• Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Must be located in the Netherlands with ability to work without sponsorship

Competences

Results-Oriented: Focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.

Perseverance: Demonstrate determination and resilience in overcoming challenges.

Planning and Organizing: Strong organizational skills to manage tasks and projects effectively.

Accuracy: Attention to detail to ensure precision in your work.

• Collaboration: Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• Willingness to Learn: Open to continuous learning and improvement

What we offer you

• 8% vacation pay
• 25 vacation days (and possibility to purchase additional days)
• Pension plan
• Travel costs
• Phone allowance
• 20% personal discount on the fonQ assortment
• Gym discount at Onefit
• Daily fresh, attractively priced lunch in our lunchroom with roof terrace
• Space for new ideas and initiatives, regardless of your role
• A fun, informal work atmosphere with great colleagues and fonQy events

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact in the world of e-commerce, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative organization that is shaping the future of online shopping. If you would like to apply for the
Functional Developer position, please direct your response to HR. We look forward to reviewing your application and qualifying you for this exciting opportunity.

Thank you for your interest in joining the fonQ team!