Senior Node.js (AI-first, Vibe-coding) Engineer

A rapidly growing German startup is developing an innovative platform that connects users with doctors for medical marijuana prescriptions. The project leverages AI to deliver smart, efficient, and accessible healthcare solutions in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Role Overview
The startup seeks a highly skilled Senior Backend Node.js Engineer for an initial 3-month trial, with potential for extension. The role focuses on building robust backend systems using Node.js and integrating AI-driven features, embracing a "vibe-coding" approach - creative, AI-assisted development using tools like GitHub Copilot.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable Node.js backend services, including APIs and microservices.
• Integrate AI/ML pipelines (e.g., recommendation engines) to enhance platform functionality.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure secure, compliant, and user-friendly solutions.

• Tackle complex challenges in a fast-paced startup setting.

   

Required Skills

• 5+ years of Node.js backend development experience.
• Proven expertise in AI/ML integration and vibe-coding tools (Cursor or Windsurf, Claude Code, MCP, ToolHive, etc.)
• Proficiency in Express.js, MongoDB/PostgreSQL, AWS/GCP, and Docker.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations (e.g., GDPR) is a plus.
• Fluent in English;