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Senior Full-Stack Developer PHP/JS – Innovation Team (100% Remote, Germany) / 5

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Hello Senior Full Stack Engineers!

We are seeking a motivated candidate focused on delivering tangible value—practical, usable results rather than overly complex or purely experimental solutions. Working within a small, autonomous team, you will combine strong technical execution with product-oriented thinking to shape the future of Matomo. Efficiency, creativity, and implementation strength are key.

About InnoCraft and Matomo At InnoCraft, we are building a more ethical, privacy-friendly digital world.

As the leading Open Source Web Analytics platform, Matomo supports over 1 million websites and apps in more than 190 countries. We provide organizations with the insights they need, ensuring full data sovereignty and absolute user trust.

In Germany, Matomo is particularly popular among public institutions, universities, and companies that prioritize data protection (GDPR).

We champion openness, privacy, and transparency. Our platform processes billions of data points monthly, transforming complex information into intuitive, powerful analytics reports. Matomo is available in over 50 languages and is supported by a global, fully remote community, with strong hubs in New Zealand, Germany, and France.

Why Matomo?

Privacy-first:

Ethical analytics based on GDPR compliance and user trust.

Open Source:

Contribute to a platform used globally in over 190 countries.

Global Team:

Collaborate with colleagues across Europe, New Zealand, and Canada.

Established & Growing:

Profitable, self-funded, with double-digit growth for over 5 years.

Fully Remote:

100% home office within Germany with flexible working hours.

Career Development:

Clear Engineering Career Development Frameworks support professional growth.

Highly Qualified Team:

Work alongside experienced, innovative developers.

AI-Powered Development:

Utilize AI tools to accelerate development and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

Full-Stack Innovation Development:

Conceptualize, prototype, and develop new features across the backend (PHP) and frontend (JS); Python or Node.js may also be utilized.

Rapid Prototyping & Validation:

Test new product ideas—including AI/Insights—and validate them against real-world use cases.

End-to-End Ownership:

Guide ideas from the concept phase through to implementation.

Product-Centric Engineering:

Think beyond code, focusing on usability, scalability, security, and sustainable value.

Cross-Team Collaboration:

Work closely with Matomo's founders and Senior Engineers (using Slack, Jira, Confluence).

Independent Execution:

Work efficiently and autonomously within a small, agile team.

Blocker Management:

Proactively identify and resolve obstacles; elevate issues when necessary to ensure progress.

Innovation Beyond AI:

Explore new opportunities in analytics, visualization, integrations, and user experience.

Knowledge Sharing:

Document and share concepts, prototypes, and findings to promote innovation processes across the company.

Continuous Learning:

Stay current with technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

Required Skills & Experience:

Profound experience in backend development (PHP), frontend development (JavaScript), and database environments.

Demonstrable experience implementing features from concept to production deployment.

Ability to work independently and take ownership within a small, dynamic team.

Product-oriented mindset: translating user needs and strategic goals into practical solutions.

Balancing speed and quality—working efficiently without over-engineering.

Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to new technologies.

Understanding of security aspects and vulnerability prevention.

Experience writing automated tests, performing code reviews, and documentation.

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Comfortable thriving in a 100% remote, global, and agile work environment.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with analytics, reporting, data visualization, or AI/ML integrations.

Contribution to or experience working with Open Source projects.

Knowledge of UX principles and data-driven product design.

Experience in innovation, R&D, or product prototyping.

German language skills.

Benefits

Fully remote position within Germany.

Budget provided for co-working space or home office setup.

Equipment provided after the probation period (desk, chair, etc.).

Flexible working hours supporting work-life balance.

Paid vacation plus national holidays.

Sick leave and health insurance coverage.

Continuing education budget and development opportunities.

Mental Health Support.

Volunteer day for social engagement.

Special leave, including for pet loss.

Direct impact on a product used by over 1 million websites and nearly 2% of the internet.

Mission-driven environment focused on data privacy and quality software.

Location 100% Remote within Germany. Residency must be in Germany.

Diversity & Inclusion InnoCraft celebrates diversity and individuality! We are an inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity, age, marital status, or disability. We actively promote diversity and welcome individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Join our growing team and help make the internet safer and more privacy-friendly!

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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