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!
Tasks
* 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
If you’re passionate about backend development, machine learning, and performance optimization, and want to work on a real-world AI-driven product, we’d love to hear from you!