Senior Fullstack Developer (Node.js / Laravel / React + TypeScript / AI Integrations)

We’re building Topliner — an AI-powered platform for executive search firms and funds.

Our tech helps headhunters and investors find top talent in hours instead of weeks — and it’s already being used by major companies and venture funds across Europe.

🌐 topliner.app

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🚀 About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Fullstack Developer who loves building fast, scalable integrations and elegant systems.

You’ll work directly with the CTO (technical co-founder) and CEO to connect Topliner with recruiting platforms, AI pipelines, and scheduling systems - building real features that ship weekly and impact paying users.

This role starts part-time with a path to full-time and equity for the right person.

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⚙️ Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and Laravel (PHP).

• Build integrations with tools like Loxo, Metaview, GetSales, and Calendly.

• Design and optimize APIs, background jobs, and data sync pipelines.

• Implement auth flows, queue processing, and data caching (Redis, MySQL).

• Develop frontend components in React + TypeScript for internal and client-facing interfaces.

• Work directly with the CTO and founders on product and architecture decisions.

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🧠 Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in full stack or backend development.

• Strong command of Node.js, Laravel/PHP, and MySQL.

• Solid experience with React and TypeScript on the frontend.

• Hands-on experience with API integrations, OAuth, and async job queues.

• Understanding of scalable system design and data pipelines.

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced startup environment.

• Fluent in written and spoken English.

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💎 Nice to Have

• Experience integrating with OpenAI API or other LLM-based tools.

• Familiarity with HRTech, B2B SaaS, or recruiting systems.

• Experience deploying with Docker, AWS, or CI/CD pipelines.

• You live inside Cursor or love coding in the terminal.

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🌍 Conditions

🏡 Remote

🕓 Part-time → with a path to full-time

✈️ Optional relocation to the Netherlands (if we click)

💰 Hourly / project-based to start, equity possible

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⚡ Why You’ll Love It Here

• Build real features that ship weekly - not quarterly.

• Work directly with the CTO and founders, not through layers of managers.

• Be part of a small, ambitious, slightly chaotic team that moves fast.

• No bureaucracy, no endless specs - just real impact.

• Early team member in a funded, revenue-generating startup.

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💬 Hiring Process

Quick intro call → short paid task → team interview → join us.