IT Specialist - Application Development

IT Specialist in Application Development / PHP Developer (m/f/d)

Development of modern AI-based web applications Location: Herford · Full-time

Ideenkraftwerk GmbH is a successful technology company and operator of numerous digital job portals and AI-driven platform solutions. For over 20 years, we have been developing our own web applications, automated systems, and modern tools used daily by thousands of users.

We are looking to strengthen our development team with a creative, technically skilled, and solution-oriented PHP Developer who is eager to help shape modern AI features and intelligent web systems.

Your tasks

• Developing and further developing our own web applications in the field of job platforms and AI-driven tools
• Implementing new features with a focus on intelligent automation, data processing, and machine learning-based functions
• Conceptualizing and implementing modern backend structures
• Working with APIs, feeds, crawlers, microservices, and automation processes
• Independently developing creative solutions and optimizations
• Contributing to architectural decisions and deployment processes
• Technical exchange with management and project leadership (short communication lines, quick decisions)

Your profile

• Completed training as an IT Specialist in Application Development or a comparable qualification
• At least 3 years of professional experience in PHP development
• Proficient in:
  • PHP 7/8
  • MySQL
  • JavaScript / jQuery
  • HTML/CSS
  • modern frameworks and libraries
• Experience with APIs, JSON/XML, feed processing, or automations
• Creative approach to technical challenges
• Interest in AI technologies and the desire to bring intelligent features into real web projects
• Clean, structured code and solution-oriented work
• Independence, responsibility, and reliable working style

We offer you

• A secure, long-term position in an established tech company
• Modern projects where you can truly contribute your own ideas
• Exciting AI-based developments and real applications, no theory
• Short decision-making paths and direct communication with management
• Modern workplaces at Wilhelmsplatz in Herford
• Flexible working hours and a pleasant team
• Attractive salary based on experience
• Development opportunities with new AI projects and platforms

How to apply

Sounds like you? Then we look forward to receiving your application.

Please send us your CV (a cover letter is not required) and examples of your previous projects to:

karriere@ideenkraftwerk-gmbh.de

IMPORTANT: If we do not get back to you within 5 working days, unfortunately, your application could not be considered for this position.