Working Student (f/m/x) - Backend

About us

zamics is a venture of Z LAB, the corporate incubator of the Zeppelin Group. Our goal is to connect the entire construction site! With our app and web application for equipment management, combined with our transponders, we are bringing analogue processes into the digital future. Our users benefit from a transparent overview of the location and operational status of their machines – allowing them to focus on what really matters.At zamics, your work won’t be limited to a desk – you’ll also have the opportunity to engage with users on-site and develop innovative solutions together. As a corporate start-up, we work in an agile manner and are looking for motivated team members who are ready to take responsibility and grow with us.
 

Your responsibilities

  • As a Working Student (f/m/x) in Backend Software Development, you will support our team in developing and enhancing features using PHP 8.x and Symfony ≥ 6.4, integrating and maintaining complex REST and third-party APIs, and modelling data structures with Doctrine ORM ≥ 2.x and MySQL 8.
  • You’ll ensure code quality through a clean Git workflow (branches, pull requests, reviews) and contribute to CI/CD processes using GitHub Actions.
  • In addition, you’ll support infrastructure topics such as provisioning with Terraform and AWS.
  • For this role, you should bring an independent, structured way of working and a willingness to delve into complex codebases.

 

Your qualifications

  • You are enrolled in a degree programme in an IT-related field (e.g. Computer Science, Business Informatics, Software Engineering, Media Informatics, or similar).
  • You have very good verbal and written communication skills in German and English.
  • You have advanced knowledge of PHP (8.x) and experience with the Symfony Framework (≥ 6.4) as well as confidence working with relational databases, ideally MySQL 8.
  • You are experienced in using Doctrine ORM, including mappings, migrations, and queries, and have initial practical experience with Terraform and AWS.
  • You have excellent knowledge of Git, GitHub, and ideally GitHub Actions.
  • You understand API design, authentication (OAuth, tokens), and the secure integration of external interfaces.
  • You have already gained experience with testing (e.g. PHPUnit, API testing).
  • Nice to have: knowledge of frontend technologies, particularly Vue.js.

 

What we offer you

  • We embrace an agile working culture with flat hierarchies.
  • Our company culture is characterised by open communication at eye level and a continuous drive for improvement.
  • You will receive a comprehensive onboarding covering our tools, methodologies, and problem areas, as well as the solutions we’ve developed so far.
  • A modern working environment, the option to work remotely, and flexible working hours are standard at zamics.
  • We actively support your development with individual training and development opportunities.
  • In addition, we offer various health and wellbeing benefits and further support services.
 
Please send your application to jobs@z-lab.com (at least your CV).
 

Contact

MarinaLead People & Culturejobs@z-lab.com