Senior Full Stack Engineer: Develop excellent software! | Cologne | Full-time | Start asap | English (fluent) & German (very good)
Founded by the founders of Westwing and Flaconi, at Draxon, we’re building the future of workforce training – combining the power of Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence to transform how frontline teams learn in high-risk industries. Our mission is bold: make training faster, safer, and dramatically more effective in sectors like airports and airlines.
We’re early — and moving fast. We’re backed by leading investors, Point Nine and HV Capital, and already working with major clients. If you’re excited about shaping a company from the ground up and solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology, Draxon is the place to do it. Joining our team now is an opportunity to help build a next-generation company – AI-native, innovative, lean and obsessively focused on delivering real impact.
Tasks
* Architecture, development, and maintenance of our Learning Management System (LMS) and internal web tools
* Design and implementation of scalable backend services using Node.js & TypeScript (Express, NestJS)
* Development of modern frontends with TypeScript (React, Next.js)
* Database modeling/management with relational and NoSQL systems, including ORMs
* Definition and implementation of API interfaces (REST, GraphQL)
* Setup and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
* Containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes or similar)
* Monitoring, logging, and performance optimization in cloud environments (AWS)
Requirements
* 5+ years of experience in backend development with Node.js & TypeScript
* 3+ years of experience in frontend development with TypeScript and React or Next.js
* Solid knowledge of REST and/or GraphQL
* Proficient with relational databases (PostgreSQL)
* Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud providers (AWS)
* Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
* Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress)
* Experience with microservice architectures and event-driven systems
* Fluent English, very good German language skills
* Structured, solution-oriented work style and a strong sense of responsibility
Benefits
* Modern work environment using the latest web technologies
* Close collaboration with experienced development teams and AI experts
* Office in Cologne (5 days/week on-site)
* Public transport ticket for a stress-free commute
* Free coffee & drinks
* Flat hierarchies and hands-on mentality
Ready to Join?
Send us your CV or LinkedIn – and a short message on why this is your next move.