Hi, I’m Friederike and, as Team & Product Lead for the platform development team, I’m responsible for ensuring that we create new value and build a stable and sustainable platform. I rely on an agile mindset and a pragmatic way of working.
Our platform team currently consists of two frontend developers, two backend developers, an external DevOps engineer.
If you have any questions about your application, feel free to contact me at:
friederike.lindner (at) startnext.com
We are looking for an experienced Fullstack Software Engineer to join the Startnext platform development team in Dresden. You are excited to further develop a well-established crowdfunding platform and create real social impact with your code.
We are currently not considering applications submitted via recruitment or headhunting agencies.
Your responsibilities
Develop and maintain frontend and backend components of our crowdfunding platform and actively shape their architecture.
Plan and implement technical concepts in close collaboration with your team.
Use LLMs and other AI tools as a natural part of your workflow to write, review, and test code.
Ensure quality with regard to browser and device compatibility, accessibility, and SEO.
Help define and evaluate our frontend and backend technology portfolio.
Document your work and implement test scenarios (test management).
Collaborate with our external SRE, for example on monitoring, roll-outs, and incident analysis.
Our tech stack
Frontend: Vue.js, (React), Less, Smarty, Bootstrap
Backend: PHP, Symfony, MariaDB/AuroraDB, Docker
Version control: GitLab / GitHub
Servers: NGINX, Debian
Cloud: AWS, Kubernetes
Monitoring: Cloudflare, Google Analytics, AWS
What you bring
At least 5 years of professional experience in software development.
Solid knowledge of frontend technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and frameworks like Vue.js or React.
Experience in backend development with PHP and frameworks such as Symfony.
Confident handling of version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
Experience in data modelling with relational databases (e.g. MariaDB).
Deep hands-on experience with LLMs and AI tools, and you use them confidently to write, review, and test code.
Ideally, experience with accessibility and SEO.
You enjoy working with an existing system, reducing technical debt, and creating sustainable code structures.
You like working in a team and take responsibility for yourself and your work.
Good German skills (at least B1 level) or native speaker. Our team communication is in German.
Good or very good English skills. We document our software in English.
Experience with Notion as a central operating system (BOS) for teams, or strong willingness to learn it quickly.
What we offer
The opportunity and responsibility to create positive social impact with your work.
A certified Benefit Corporation (B Corp) with clear values.
The chance to become part of an independent company.
Flat hierarchies and real opportunities to shape how we work and what we build.
Learning and development opportunities, internal workshops for personal growth, and support from an external coach.
A modern office in Dresden, which we share with two other companies.
You can find out more about the Startnext team, our values, and our mission here.
Key facts
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract type: Full-time, around 40 hours/week, permanent contract
Location: Our office is in Dresden; a hybrid model is possible by agreement.
Salary: 50,000–75,000 EUR gross per year (full-time, depending on qualification and experience)
Equipment: You will work with a MacBook with Apple Silicon (M‑chip).
Our shared mindset
We are aware of our privileges and use them to contribute to a better future.
We support people who are less privileged and actively stand up for diversity and justice.
We empower others and help them unlock their potential.
We work with a high level of ownership, make bold decisions, and stand by them.
We enjoy growing together and increasing our impact in a sustainable way.
We are excited about making our impact measurable and improving processes in a focused way.
How to apply
Please fill out our application form and tell us more about yourself and your motivation to work at Startnext.
We review applications on a rolling basis. Please understand that we only consider applications submitted via the form.
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion/belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity. Our office in Dresden is wheelchair accessible.
We are looking forward to your application!