Fullstack Engineer

What we expect you to do:

• Communicate with product managers to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.

• Design and develop responsive web applications using Next.js and robust backend services using Node.js.

• Architect and maintain data structures using PostgreSQL or MongoDB.

• Implement AI-augmented engineering practices using tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and Anti-gravity to accelerate development.

• Contribute to our cloud infrastructure strategy within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem.

• Maintain a security-first approach in all development tasks, ensuring data integrity.

• Create effective and quality internal dashboards for presenting relocation data.

• Share complex technical ideas clearly with a global, multi-disciplinary team.

What helps you to succeed in this role:

• 2+ years of industry experience in full-stack web development.

• Strong proficiency in Node.js and the Next.js/React ecosystem.

• Must-have: Deep experience with AI tools (Cursor, Claude Code, and Anti-gravity).

• Experience with PostgreSQL or MongoDB.

• Cloud Knowledge: Solid understanding of GCP (Kubernetes and Cloud Functions are a plus).

• Good to have: Familiarity with Python for backend scripting or automation.

• A solid understanding of web security best practices.

Who you are:

• You "start with why" and define the problem before jumping into a solution.

• You are an early adopter of AI, using it to 10x your output without losing quality.

• You naturally consider security and safety as a core part of the process.

• You are a team player who knows we succeed or fail together.

Please provide thoughtful, concise answers to the following questions as part of your application. We only consider the applications were following questions are answered:

1. The AI Workflow: Which AI-augmented tool (Cursor, Claude Code, or Anti-gravity) is currently the backbone of your development process? Describe a specific instance in which it helped you solve a complex logic problem that would have taken hours to solve manually.

2. Product Curiosity: We believe in "starting with why." If you were asked to build a feature that automates document verification for a new country, what are the first three questions you would ask the Product Manager before writing a single line of code?

3. The Tech Stack: We utilize both PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Tell us about a time you had to decide between a relational and a non-relational database. Looking back, was it the right choice for the project’s scale?

4. Security-First Mindset: AI tools are incredibly fast, but they can occasionally suggest insecure patterns. How do you integrate security checks (like protecting against OWASP vulnerabilities or handling secrets) into your AI-augmented workflow?

5. GCP & Infrastructure: Beyond just deploying code, how have you interacted with the Google Cloud Platform ecosystem? Whether it’s Kubernetes, Cloud Functions, or Storage, we’d love to hear about your hands-on experience with these technologies.

6. Continuous Learning: The AI engineering landscape changes almost weekly. What is one specific technical concept, tool, or library you’ve taught yourself in the last 30 days out of pure curiosity?

7. The "Team" Factor: At Jobbatical, we succeed or fail as a team. Describe a situation where you had to simplify a complex technical architecture so that a non-technical teammate (e.g., a Legal or Relocation specialist) could understand the impact on our users.

Why Join Jobbatical?

We are a diverse and growing team of 40 people, currently delivering in-house immigration across Europe.

Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team that's redefining global mobility
Growth Opportunities: Expand your skills and grow with a company that's scaling rapidly
Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping global mobility processes and contributing to our success

You can learn more about the company and the team here: https://jobbatical.com/about 

Our offer to you includes:

• Solid compensation package
• YOLO days on top of generous annual holiday days
• Any hardware you need: Mac, headphones, etc
• Flexible working time
• Possibility to work among passionate professionals who change the world of immigration
• A lot of international challenges to help you grow and thrive

We’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.