As a backend developer at Framna, you will build the engine behind digital products that make a difference every day. With your expertise, analytical insight, and pragmatic approach, you will deliver quality that performs and surprises.
In our Amsterdam studio, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop products that set the bar high for partners and users alike. The atmosphere is open, driven, and professional: we value initiative, trust each other to deliver, and believe in craftsmanship.
You are a key force within your team. You will work closely with frontend developers, UX designers, and strategists to ensure complex systems run smoothly and reliably. You will have the autonomy to make decisions and directly contribute to the product’s success.
We create products with impact and we do so with people who take responsibility for that impact.
As a backend developer, you will design and implement robust architectures and APIs that seamlessly integrate with existing platforms and native frontends. You will work hands-on with PHP and Node.js and are familiar with modern cloud technology.
You are the backend expert within the team: analytically strong, up-to-date on the latest developments, and capable of making swift, sound technical decisions. You understand the difference between what is necessary and what could be improved.
Your key tasks include:
Developing scalable backend architectures for our digital products
Implementing API integrations and server-side logic
Integrate seamlessly with CMS platforms (including Sitecore) and Azure services
Contributing to architecture choices and the technical roadmap
Writing unit and functional tests
Safeguarding quality and performance
Doing code reviews
We work with:
PHP, Python
SQL databases (MariaDB, MySQL)
Redis
AWS
Docker
TDD, unit, and functional testing
Bash
CI/CD
Observability
Open Source libraries
Ready to make this role your own? You are the right fit if you:
Have at least 7 years of experience as a backend developer
Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher
Are curious, eager to learn, and keep your knowledge current
Enjoy working as part of a team but can also take responsibility independently
Are proactive and willing to challenge ideas
Stay ahead of the curve by integrating the latest Backend advancements to elevate our digital products
Speak and write Dutch and/or English
Framna means ‘to bring forward’ in Old Norse. And that is exactly what we do. We partner with industry leaders (and those about to be) to create excellent digital products that define markets, reshape industries, and deliver meaningful impact.
Born from the union of digital agencies Bontouch, Move, and Shape, Framna emerged from a strong, product-led culture. Today, over 600 of us collaborate across nine studios in Denmark, the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, and the US.
Every day, millions of users around the world rely on the products we create. From seamless payment experiences to daily mobility solutions, from health management to smarter shopping — our work supports over €150 million in daily transactions and achieves an average App Store rating of 4.5.
Together with some of the world’s most ambitious brands — including EasyToys, ENGIE, Rabobank, Timing, Univé, and international airports like Hong Kong and Dallas Fort Worth — we build digital products that set new standards and push boundaries. Because when products win, businesses win too. We call it ‘Win by Product.’
A fair, competitive salary (€3.600 - €5.300)
Pension contribution
27 vacation days annually, with the option to purchase additional days
Commuting and remote work reimbursement
A laptop and phone for smooth collaboration
Daily lunch at the studio
This role is part of our talent pool. This means we are always open to hearing from talented backend developers who are a strong fit for Framna, even if a position is not immediately available.
Ready to help build digital products that move the world forward? Apply today. Ilse or Léon from our recruitment team will contact you within five working days.
If it is a good match, we will begin with a brief online introduction. If we are both still enthusiastic, we will invite you to one of our studios. If that goes well, we will make you an offer.
Please note: We do not appreciate unsolicited acquisition related to this vacancy.
