Senior Full-Stack Developer (m/w/d) AI Powered News Startup (Webentwickler | Webdeveloper)

Our Project: We're developing an innovative news platform with AI integration. The technical challenges are diverse: content aggregation and LLM-based summaryes from various sources, intelligent processing of large data volumes, scalable architecture, mobile-first approach. Our project: We develop an innovative news platform with AI integration (Web & Mobile App). The technical challenges are diverse: content-aggregation and LLM-based summaries from different sources, intelligent processing of large amounts of data, scalable architecture, mobile-first approach.

The technical challenge: Build scalable architecture from scratch Multi-source content aggregation (APIs, scraping, feeds) AI integration for intelligent content processing Mobile-first Progressive Web App or Native App High performance backend for large user numbers This is primarily a developer position for someone who wants to build a technical product from zero. The formal managing director role simply comes with the GmbH structure, but shareholders act operational leadership and business decisions.

The RoleYou're the Lead Full-Stack Developer and formal Managing Director - with development taking up 95% of your time. As Managing Director of the GmbH, you have legal signing authority, but all strategic decisions are made jointly. Product vision and business strategy come from the shareholders - you implement them engineering. Your technical focus (95% of your time): Implementation of the defined product roadmap Backend development (API, database, caching) Frontend development (Web + Mobile) AI integration for content summary Performance optimization and scaling Code quality and testing Managing Director duties (5% of your time): Signatures for contracts and documents (always coordinated) Formal representation of the GmbH No independent business decisions - everything is discussed What You BringTechnical Must-Haves: Strong coding skills - You live and breathe code 5+ years development experience in production environments Full-stack expertise: Backend (PHP, Python, Node.js, Go - whatever) + Frontend (React/Vue/Svelte) Database know-how: SQL, NoSQL, caching strategies API design: RESTful, GraphQL, WebSockets AI Development (absolutely critical!): Daily use of AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot, etc.) MCP Server Architecture, Cline, Roo - these terms something mean to you Can effectively use LLMs for development and in-product Mindset: You want to write code, not lead meetings Pragmatic over perfectionist Self-starter who finds solutions independent Interest in news-tech and content aggregation Languages: English fluent (documentation, libraries, AI tools) German basic (for administrative things) Who We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate: A really good developer excited about an interesting project Someone who wants to focus on coding while others act the business Ready to work with experienced shareholders and learn from them Entrepreneurial mindset - you understand that startups invest first and harvest later Experience level - we're open: Senior Developer (5+ years): Ideal if you can hit the ground running Mid-Level (3-5 years): So good if the skills are right Talented Junior with strong portfolio: Convince us with your code More important than years of experience: Demonstrable coding skills (GitHub is mandatory!) AI tool experience (Cursor, Copilot, etc.) Willingness to learn and growth potential Note on the formal MD registration: Yes, a GmbH needs a managing director - that would be you. No, you don't have to write business plans or pitch investors. The shareholders act strategy, marketing, business development. You do what you do best: code.

What We Offer Position & Perspective: Permanent position as Managing Director and Lead Developer of a GmbH Clear focus on technical development (95%) MD role gives you official status, but without the usual stress Shareholders handle business strategy and operational leadership Compensation Model: Introductory phase: Reduced salary during build-up and probation After 6-12 months: First salary adjustment with successful collaboration Long-term (2+ years): Market-rate compensation with established product Equity perspective: Possible after successful collaboration and reaching milestones (with vesting period) Work Environment: 100% Remote - Write code from wherever you want Technical mentorship - Shareholders support with strategic decisions Clear roadmap - You don't have to reinvent the wheel, the vision is set Focus on development - Shareholders trade business topics AI tool budget - All relevant subscriptions covered Growth Perspective: Start as Developer-Managing Director, grow to Technical Lead On product success: Build a dev team Long-term career development in a growing company Application Process Step 1 - Written Application We expect specific answers to these points (no generic applications!): Your Development Background: Describe your experience with different technologies and show concrete projects Problem-Solving Approach: Describe a complex technical challenge and your solution approach Technology Perspective: Your philosophy on technology choice for this project AI Development Experience: Which AI tools do you adopt? Show concrete examples Business Thinking: A situation where you balanced technical and business requirements Required Information: GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket profile or detailed project descriptions If no public code available: reasonable explanation (NDA, etc.) and alternative proof References from previous projects/employers Step 2 - Technical Evaluation Practical coding test / mini-project Live demonstration of your AI tool usage Architecture discussion for the news platform Step 3 - Personal Interviews Extensive discovery sessions Technical deep-dives Clarification of director role JOBV1_EN