We are a high-momentum Munich-based AI startup pairing rapid frontend prototyping and product design with deliberate architecture and AI-assisted execution. As a senior full-stack engineer, you'll prototype intuitive user experiences in Storybook before building out robust full-stack features alongside the CTO and experienced peers.
Why this role matters
We are scaling our engineering team past 6+ developers and need an experienced, versatile full-stack builder who excels at frontend craft and rapid design prototyping. We design and iterate directly in Storybook before building, ensuring exceptional user experience before locking in our robust Java/Spring backend architecture. Your contributions will directly accelerate our product velocity and lift our frontend and design standards across the board.
What you'll own
End-to-end feature delivery, rapid UI prototyping, and full-stack development across our core platform.
Rapidly prototype, iterate, and refine UI designs in Storybook before building production code.
Design, build, and ship polished frontend experiences using React, TypeScript, and modern design systems.
Build robust, scalable backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
Collaborate closely with the CTO and senior developers on domain modeling (DDD/Arc42), testing (TDD/BDD), and heavy execution.
Leverage AI-agent pairing workflows and modern CI/CD automation on Azure and Kubernetes to maximize development velocity.
Coach and support junior engineers through active code reviews, pairing, and shared UI/craft standards.
Your first 90 days
Month 1: Ramp up on our product domain, explore our Storybook setup, and deliver your first rapid UI prototypes and production-ready contributions.
Month 2-3: Ship end-to-end features with polished UI design, tackle complex full-stack tasks alongside the CTO and senior peers, and introduce constructive design system or tooling improvements.
By end of Q1: Operate as an autonomous senior contributor and trusted peer in the Munich office who collaborates closely with the team and shares new prototyping or frontend techniques.
Who you are
~7+ years of software engineering experience delivering robust, production-grade applications.
Strong product and visual design sensibility with deep hands-on expertise in React, TypeScript, and Storybook.
Solid backend proficiency building services with Java and Spring Boot.
Dedicated practitioner of clean code, automated testing (TDD/BDD), and rapid prototyping.
Comfortable collaborating closely as a peer and mentoring junior developers in a flat team.
Based in Munich (or relocating) for regular in-office collaboration.
What you'll get
High autonomy to shape product design, iterate rapidly in Storybook, and influence architecture.
Direct collaboration and high trust alongside the CTO and senior peers in a flat setup.
Modern AI-agent pairing workflows that supercharge individual delivery and eliminate busywork.
A culture that values thoughtful upfront prototyping, clean design, and deliberate engineering.
Energetic in-person team collaboration in the heart of Munich.
This probably isn't for you if...
You prefer pure backend work and dislike hands-on UI design, prototyping in Storybook, or frontend craft.
You are looking for a formal technical lead title or hierarchical management role rather than direct hands-on building.
You prefer purely remote work and do not want regular face-to-face collaboration in Munich.
Let's talk
If you are an experienced builder who thrives on fast-paced UI prototyping, modern frontend craft, and robust backend engineering in a flat team, let's talk. Apply with a link to your GitHub, Storybook, or design work to start the conversation.
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