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Senior Full-Stack Engineer PHP/JS - Innovation Team (100% Remote, Germany) / 7 h
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Senior Full Stack Engineer, Innovation Team (PHP/JS) – 100% Remote, Germany
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our autonomous Innovation Team. The ideal candidate focuses on creating real impact by delivering practical, usable outcomes rather than overengineered or purely experimental solutions. This role requires combining strong technical execution with product-oriented thinking to shape the future of Matomo. Efficiency, creativity, and execution are paramount. About InnoCraft and Matomo
At InnoCraft, we are dedicated to building a more ethical, privacy-first digital world. Matomo is the leading open-source web analytics platform, powering over 1 million websites and apps in 190+ countries. We provide organizations with essential insights while ensuring full data ownership and user trust, making us particularly popular in Germany with public institutions, universities, and companies prioritizing GDPR compliance. We champion openness, privacy, and transparency. Our platform processes billions of data points monthly, transforming complex information into intuitive, powerful reports. Matomo is available in 50+ languages and supported by a global, fully remote community with strong hubs in New Zealand, Germany, and France. Interested candidates can review our Github here. Why Join Matomo?
Privacy-first:
Ethical analytics built around GDPR compliance and user trust. Open Source:
Shape a platform utilized in 190+ countries globally. Global Team:
Collaborate with colleagues across Europe, New Zealand, and Canada. Established & Growing:
Profitable, self-funded company with double-digit growth for over five years and a steadily expanding global team. Fully Remote:
100% work-from-home position within Germany, offering flexible hours. Career Growth:
Benefit from a clear Engineering Career Development Framework supporting skill progression and leadership growth. High Calibre Team:
Join a collaborative group of experienced engineers focused on innovation and impact. AI-Empowered Development:
Utilize AI tools and practices to accelerate experimentation, development, and quality assurance. What You Will Do
Full-Stack Innovation Development:
Design, prototype, and deliver new features across the backend (PHP) and frontend (JS) to extend Matomo’s capabilities. This may involve Python and node.js. Rapid Prototyping & Validation:
Quickly test new product ideas, including AI/insights, and validate them using real-world use cases. End-to-End Ownership:
Take full ownership of ideas, from initial concept through to deployment. Product-Centric Engineering:
Apply a holistic approach, considering usability, scalability, security, and long-term value when shaping new features. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work directly with Matomo’s co-founders and senior engineers using Slack, Jira, and Confluence. Autonomous Execution:
Operate effectively in a small, lean team with minimal oversight, independently driving projects forward. Impediment Management:
Proactively identify and resolve blockers; escalate issues appropriately to maintain innovation momentum. Exploration Beyond AI:
Identify and develop innovation opportunities across analytics, visualization, integrations, and user experience. Knowledge Sharing:
Document and communicate concepts, prototypes, and learnings to disseminate innovation practices company-wide. Continuous Learning:
Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and product trends to introduce fresh perspectives to Matomo. Qualifications
Essential Skills
5+ years of experience in backend development using PHP, combined with experience in frontend development using Vue.js / JavaScript. Proven track record of delivering features end-to-end, from concept and prototyping to production deployment. Ability to work autonomously in a small, fast-moving team, managing priorities and driving output without heavy oversight. A product-oriented mindset capable of translating user needs and strategic goals into practical, impactful solutions. Comfortable balancing speed and quality, delivering quickly while avoiding over-engineering. Strong problem-solving skills utilizing a pragmatic approach to new technologies and innovation. Understanding of security vulnerabilities and methods for prevention. Skilled in writing automated tests, conducting code reviews, and creating documentation. Professional English communication skills, including the ability to clearly share ideas, rationale, and trade-offs. Must be comfortable working in a 100% remote, global, and agile environment. Nice to Have
Experience with analytics, reporting, data visualization, or AI/ML integrations. Background contributing to or building on open source projects. Familiarity with UX principles and/or data-driven product design. Prior experience in an innovation, R&D, or product prototyping role. German language proficiency. Benefits
Fully remote position within Germany. Budget provided for co-working space or work from home setup. Home office equipment (desk, chair etc) supplied after the probation period. Flexible hours respecting work-life balance. 30 paid holidays per year plus national public holidays. Sick leave and Health Insurance support. A huge “playground” to grow your skill set. Volunteering Day to empower your impact. Compassionate leave, including for pet loss. Training Opportunities. Mental Health Support Services. Opportunity to have an immediate impact on a product used by over 1 million websites and almost 2% of the entire Internet. Opportunity to work in a customer-obsessed business dedicated to building high-quality software with a strong mission of helping people grow their web projects while maintaining full control of their data. Location
100% Remote work position. Hiring is restricted to candidates within Germany for payroll/legal reasons. Diversity and Inclusion
InnoCraft celebrates individuality. We are an inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. We actively seek diversity in our workplace and embrace individuals with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities! Come join our growing team that’s helping ensure a safer, more privacy-focused web/internet! #LI-Remote Note on AI in Hiring: 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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We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our autonomous Innovation Team. The ideal candidate focuses on creating real impact by delivering practical, usable outcomes rather than overengineered or purely experimental solutions. This role requires combining strong technical execution with product-oriented thinking to shape the future of Matomo. Efficiency, creativity, and execution are paramount. About InnoCraft and Matomo
At InnoCraft, we are dedicated to building a more ethical, privacy-first digital world. Matomo is the leading open-source web analytics platform, powering over 1 million websites and apps in 190+ countries. We provide organizations with essential insights while ensuring full data ownership and user trust, making us particularly popular in Germany with public institutions, universities, and companies prioritizing GDPR compliance. We champion openness, privacy, and transparency. Our platform processes billions of data points monthly, transforming complex information into intuitive, powerful reports. Matomo is available in 50+ languages and supported by a global, fully remote community with strong hubs in New Zealand, Germany, and France. Interested candidates can review our Github here. Why Join Matomo?
Privacy-first:
Ethical analytics built around GDPR compliance and user trust. Open Source:
Shape a platform utilized in 190+ countries globally. Global Team:
Collaborate with colleagues across Europe, New Zealand, and Canada. Established & Growing:
Profitable, self-funded company with double-digit growth for over five years and a steadily expanding global team. Fully Remote:
100% work-from-home position within Germany, offering flexible hours. Career Growth:
Benefit from a clear Engineering Career Development Framework supporting skill progression and leadership growth. High Calibre Team:
Join a collaborative group of experienced engineers focused on innovation and impact. AI-Empowered Development:
Utilize AI tools and practices to accelerate experimentation, development, and quality assurance. What You Will Do
Full-Stack Innovation Development:
Design, prototype, and deliver new features across the backend (PHP) and frontend (JS) to extend Matomo’s capabilities. This may involve Python and node.js. Rapid Prototyping & Validation:
Quickly test new product ideas, including AI/insights, and validate them using real-world use cases. End-to-End Ownership:
Take full ownership of ideas, from initial concept through to deployment. Product-Centric Engineering:
Apply a holistic approach, considering usability, scalability, security, and long-term value when shaping new features. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work directly with Matomo’s co-founders and senior engineers using Slack, Jira, and Confluence. Autonomous Execution:
Operate effectively in a small, lean team with minimal oversight, independently driving projects forward. Impediment Management:
Proactively identify and resolve blockers; escalate issues appropriately to maintain innovation momentum. Exploration Beyond AI:
Identify and develop innovation opportunities across analytics, visualization, integrations, and user experience. Knowledge Sharing:
Document and communicate concepts, prototypes, and learnings to disseminate innovation practices company-wide. Continuous Learning:
Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and product trends to introduce fresh perspectives to Matomo. Qualifications
Essential Skills
5+ years of experience in backend development using PHP, combined with experience in frontend development using Vue.js / JavaScript. Proven track record of delivering features end-to-end, from concept and prototyping to production deployment. Ability to work autonomously in a small, fast-moving team, managing priorities and driving output without heavy oversight. A product-oriented mindset capable of translating user needs and strategic goals into practical, impactful solutions. Comfortable balancing speed and quality, delivering quickly while avoiding over-engineering. Strong problem-solving skills utilizing a pragmatic approach to new technologies and innovation. Understanding of security vulnerabilities and methods for prevention. Skilled in writing automated tests, conducting code reviews, and creating documentation. Professional English communication skills, including the ability to clearly share ideas, rationale, and trade-offs. Must be comfortable working in a 100% remote, global, and agile environment. Nice to Have
Experience with analytics, reporting, data visualization, or AI/ML integrations. Background contributing to or building on open source projects. Familiarity with UX principles and/or data-driven product design. Prior experience in an innovation, R&D, or product prototyping role. German language proficiency. Benefits
Fully remote position within Germany. Budget provided for co-working space or work from home setup. Home office equipment (desk, chair etc) supplied after the probation period. Flexible hours respecting work-life balance. 30 paid holidays per year plus national public holidays. Sick leave and Health Insurance support. A huge “playground” to grow your skill set. Volunteering Day to empower your impact. Compassionate leave, including for pet loss. Training Opportunities. Mental Health Support Services. Opportunity to have an immediate impact on a product used by over 1 million websites and almost 2% of the entire Internet. Opportunity to work in a customer-obsessed business dedicated to building high-quality software with a strong mission of helping people grow their web projects while maintaining full control of their data. Location
100% Remote work position. Hiring is restricted to candidates within Germany for payroll/legal reasons. Diversity and Inclusion
InnoCraft celebrates individuality. We are an inclusive employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. We actively seek diversity in our workplace and embrace individuals with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities! Come join our growing team that’s helping ensure a safer, more privacy-focused web/internet! #LI-Remote Note on AI in Hiring: 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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