Kotlin/php Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

Kotlin/PHP Backend Engineer (m/f/d)

At Flix, we offer a tech-driven environment where innovation meets real-world impact, with competitive pay, strong growth opportunities, and a culture of collaboration and ownership.

The Kotlin Backend Engineer (m/f/d) will join the Customer-Inspired Agencies (CIA) team, which provides technology solutions for all stakeholders of Flix's Global Offline Sales – including resellers, ticket agents, metasearchers, ticket vending machines, telesales agents, and internal stakeholders such as Sales Managers and Flix teams working with reseller data. The team maintains after-sales platforms, supports user and data flows, and collaborates cross-functionally in an agile, professional, and international setup.

About the Role

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of scalable backend applications serving 30,000+ users globally
• Design and build features such as the Shift/Daily Sales Closure functionality for offline resellers
• Improve and extend the Booking Report product, delivering accurate and real-time sales data
• Investigate dependencies in legacy systems and contribute to architectural improvements
• Align and collaborate with other teams to reduce or manage cross-team dependencies
• Contribute to discussions and decision-making in a self-organized, agile team
• Support CI/CD processes and ensure high-quality releases with every deployment

About You

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering working with Java or PHP
• 2+ years of experience working professionally with Kotlin (incl. Spring Boot or similar frameworks)
• Solid experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Proficiency in breaking down complex problems into manageable development tasks
• Familiarity with agile methodologies (e.g. Scrum) and cross-functional team environments
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; team-oriented mindset
• Intermediate or higher level of English
• Proactive, solution-focused attitude with the ability to learn and adapt quickly

What We Offer

• Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family
• Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year
• Hybrid work model: We are an office-first company, but we offer flexibility to balance work and life
• Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members
• Learning & Development: Take advantage of language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills
• Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career

To view more local benefits specific to each office location, please check out this link: Locations - Flix Career

Why Join Flix?

At Flix, we empower our teams to push boundaries and shape the future of mobility. As we continue to scale globally, we harness cutting-edge technology to make mobility smarter, more sustainable, and more affordable.

If you're looking for a place where you can drive change and redefine how millions of people travel, Flix is the place where you can lead your journey!