Full Stack Engineer - SaaS company

Work Arrangement:

Remote, CET time zone overlap required

Job Type:

Full-time, Contractor

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week, with core hours between 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM CET

Locations:

Remote

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

Why Work with Us?

We mean what we say that we’re building a different recruiting company here. We only work with exceptional founders from the US and EU who care about the long-term success of their team members. We also provide you with attainable 3, 6, 9, 12 month, and beyond retention bonuses in addition to community oriented opportunities like an annual retreat.

About the Company

The company is an interior design SaaS startup that creates software to help designers increase efficiency, enhance customer experience, and grow their income. Their SaaS platform empowers designers to provide turn-key solutions with minimal overhead, primarily serving founder-led small to medium-sized design agencies in Europe.

Role Overview

As a Full Stack Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing and scaling the platform, ensuring it is highly performant, user-friendly, and architected for long-term growth. You’ll work closely with the product team and leadership to execute deployable functionalities while delivering clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

Your Impact

Your work will directly shape the functionality and user experience of a growing SaaS product, helping interior designers streamline operations and increase their business efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Development & Optimization

• Develop & maintain scalable full-stack solutions
• Build responsive front-end interfaces (React/NextJS)
• Architect robust back-end solutions (MedusaJS, Node.js)
• Translate Figma designs into functional components

Technical Architecture & Code Quality

• Design efficient database structures (SQL/NoSQL)
• Write clean, maintainable code & conduct code reviews
• Optimize applications for performance & scalability

Product Launch & Integration

• Implement third-party APIs & payment gateways
• Support feature deployment & bug resolution

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Align with leadership on technical priorities
• Provide progress updates & technical insights

Testing & Security

• Conduct unit, integration, & end-to-end testing
• Implement security measures & monitor performance

Immediate Tasks (Week 1)

• Review codebase & architecture
• Align with leadership on roadmap & priorities
• Start feature improvements & bug fixes
• Set up development tools & workflows
• Identify quick optimization wins

Requirements

Must-Have:

• 3+ years of full-stack development experience
• Proficiency in React/NextJS (front-end) & Node.js, TypeScript, MedusaJS (back-end)
• Strong database experience (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Experience with Git, RESTful APIs, third-party integrations
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines & cloud services

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in SaaS startups or platforms for creative professionals
• Strong problem-solving & debugging skills
• Familiarity with payment gateway integrations & security protocols

Who Thrives Here?

• Proactive, self-motivated, and organized
• Strong communicator & collaborator
• Adaptable, resourceful, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment
• Passionate about building impactful products

Who Might Struggle?

• Needs constant guidance & supervision
• Prefers rigid structures over startup flexibility
• Poor written communication skills
• Writes inefficient, disorganized code

Tech Stack & Tools

• Front-end: NextJS
• Back-end: Node.js, MedusaJS, TypeScript, Supabase SDK
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Version Control: GitHub
• Project Management & Communication: Basecamp
• CI/CD & Hosting: Vercel, Railway, Google Cloud

Benefits

Compensation Package

Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere

Generous PTO: 14 days PTO per year, in addition to public holidays and sick leave

Direct Mentorship: Grow through guidance from industry experts

Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth

Global Networking: Work and connect with professionals around the world

Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours that support a healthy work-life balance

Our Recruitment Process

1. Application
2. Screening
3. Short call & take-home test project
4. Technical interview
5. Job offer
6. Onboarding

Ready to Join Us?

If this role aligns with your skills and career goals, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl Talent!