Full Stack Developer - HR-tech Startup - Remote

Overview

At NextStepHR, we’re revolutionizing the way SMEs hire talent. Our AI-driven HR-tech platform analyzes job titles, locations, and recruiting budgets to predict the best job portals and social media channels, making recruiting 3x faster and 60% cheaper.

Beyond smart job distribution, we optimize the entire hiring process by automating job postings, improving the candidate experience, and integrating directly into applicant tracking systems (ATS). Now, we’re looking for a passionate backend developer to help create seamless and reliable infrastructure!

In Short

• Develop and enhance our AI-powered recruiting platform (frontend & backend)
• Build new features such as candidate portals, practice dashboards, and matching algorithms
• Integrate APIs with social media platforms and job boards
• Work on future tools like transcription, training apps, and online therapy solutions
• Take ownership of code quality, testing, and scalability
• Collaborate in an agile startup environment – short decision paths, high impact

Requirements

• You are experienced with the development of SaaS platforms
• Several years of experience in full-stack development (frontend + backend)
• Strong skills in at least one modern frontend framework (React, Vue, or Angular)
• Solid backend experience with Node.js, Python, or similar frameworks
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL, Supabase)
• Bonus: Interest or experience in AI / Machine Learning
• Startup mindset: hands-on, solution-oriented, eager to take ownership
• Fluent in English, learning German

Benefits

• Impact: Build a product that transforms recruiting in an entire industry
• Ownership: High level of responsibility & direct influence on tech decisions
• Flexibility: Remote-first with co-working options
• Innovation: Work with AI, automation, and modern tech stacks
• Team spirit: Close-knit founding team, flat hierarchies, open feedback culture
• Growth: Be part of a startup on its path to market leadership