Backend Developer

Netherlands, Utrecht, Utrecht
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Essential attributes to be a successful Backend Developer

  • 4–6 years of professional backend development experience.

  • Strong PHP experience, ideally including work on complex, real-world systems.

  • Strong SQL skills, comfortable with advanced queries and performance tuning.

  • Problem-solving ability for challenging business logic and legacy systems.

  • Ability to take ownership of features and deliver them independently.

  • Assertive communicator — able to challenge ideas constructively and contribute to technical discussions.

Nice-to-have attributes to make you a perfect match for the Backend Developer

  • Experience with Symfony, Laravel, or other modern PHP frameworks.

  • Background working with scheduling, availability, or similar logic-heavy domains.

  • Exposure to AWS or cloud-based deployment environments.

What makes this role attractive

  • Opportunity to dive deep into complex puzzles and technical challenges.

  • Direct impact on one of the most technically complex SaaS platforms in the event industry.

  • Scale-up environment with room to grow into technical ownership.

  • Culture that values thoughtful problem solving and quality over quick fixes.


What you'll get

  • An ambitious, inclusive, diverse international team

  • A “13th month” annual bonus based on company results

  • 25 days of paid vacation, plus one extra day off each year up to your 5th anniversary

  • A paid 4-week sabbatical after 5 years to go on an adventure

  • Flexible WFH policy & work from anywhere for 4 weeks a year

  • A shiny Windows, Linux or Mac of your choice

  • An Annual training budget to boost your skills

  • A pension plan via BrightPensioen

  • Access to OpenUp for mental well-being and personal growth

  • Sports activities (Rentman football team, squash and padel) and a fitness subscription

  • An OV Business card if you live further than 10km away from the office

  • A flexible and engaging work environment with free lunches, office perks (PS5, Ping Pong, D&D), legendary karaoke parties, and various team activities

  • An amazing office in the heart of Utrecht, Netherlands, at the historical Drift

Our process

Here's a breakdown of our recruitment process to give you a clear idea of what to expect:

  • Call with recruiter about the role & Rentman (30 mins)

  • Past experience & culture interview with future manager (60 mins)

  • Take-home assignment

  • Final skills interview in our office (60 mins)


If this sounds like the challenge you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Apply via the link.  


At Rentman, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that our differences make us stronger and strive to foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.