CTO / Head of Tech Development (Co-Founder Role) - Remote

Overview

We are not just building a SaaS tool. We are building the foundation for the new creator and e-commerce economy. GermanSocialNetwork (GSN) is the first platform that unites e-commerce, community, and creators under one roof - a comprehensive e-commerce infrastructure built for the new generation of brands.

From central product management to automated cost analyses to creator collaborations, we connect everything modern brands need to grow efficiently and at scale.

Our mission:

Think about e-commerce as it will be lived in 2025. Connected, data-driven, creator-driven.

We are building the technical backbone for the future of commerce and are now looking for you as CTO / Head of Tech (Co-Founder Role).

This is not a "please develop a backend" job. This is a: "How do we build a scalable platform that thousands of brands & creators use and love daily?" job.

You will be responsible for everything that runs under the hood: system architecture, tech decisions, backend, data models, interfaces, security, scalability - in short: the technical soul of GSN.

Our current Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js with Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js with Express.js
• Database: MySQL
• API: REST
• Hosting: Scalable cloud infrastructure

In Short

• Build & scale the entire technical platform (v1 to v100)
• Responsible for architecture, backend logic, databases & interfaces
• Develop a modular system for SaaS, e-commerce, and creator integrations
• Collaborate with frontend & design for seamless UX
• Build & lead your own developer team (in-house & remote)
• Work closely with CEO & COO on product strategy & tech roadmap

Requirements

• Strong experience with React.js, Node.js, Express.js, and Tailwind CSS
• Understanding of scalable backends, REST APIs, and data modeling
• Experience in developing SaaS platforms or similar systems
• Ability to think strategically as well as develop hands-on
• Startup DNA, self-responsibility & desire to build something great
• Nice to have: experience with DevOps, CI/CD, auth systems, and performance optimization

Benefits

• Co-Founder shares (equity from day 1) – you build with us, you benefit with us
• Full technical responsibility & freedom
• Remote-first setup & ownership over your area
• Direct work with the founders (Merlin, Leon)
• Access to strong networks, investors & experts
• The chance to build a tech platform with huge potential from the ground up