About PAXLY
We're a B2B SaaS startup in Leipzig connecting packaging buyers with suppliers through an intelligent procurement platform. We've achieved product-market fit with paying customers and are now scaling product and engineering team.
Your Role
As the third engineer, you're 'the first hire that shapes how we grow'. You'll work across the entire platform – from the Java/Angular backend to AI document processing in Python. You'll build CI/CD pipelines and strengthen our engineering foundations. This role means ownership and decision-making – not just working through tickets.
Your Responsibilities
- Development across the Java/Angular stack (backend and frontend)
- Python/FastAPI for AI document processing
- Build and improve CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure
- Increase test coverage and engineering robustness
- Shape architecture and technical decisions
What You Bring
Must-have:
- 3+ years professional development experience
- Strong Java skills (or comparable backend language)
- Angular experience (or quick ramp-up ability)
- Relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL)
- CI/CD, Docker, or cloud infrastructure
- Professional English and at least B2 German
- Ownership mentality and self-direction
Strong Plus:
- Experience with AI coding tools
- Modern AI/LLM experience
- Python skills
- AWS experience
- Startup or small team background
Our Tech Stack
- Backend: Java 17, Dropwizard, PostgreSQL
- Frontend: Angular 16+
- Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, ECS, RDS, S3), Docker, Redis
- Emerging: Python/FastAPI for AI features
Our Culture
'No bullshit. No politics. No endless meetings.'
Work-life balance takes priority over rockstar culture. But when things get critical, everyone shows up.
What We Offer
- Hybrid Work – Leipzig preferred, remote possible
- Flexible Hours – Ownership-based, not time-tracking
- Real Impact – Your work counts directly
- Team Events – 3-4x per year
- Solid Startup – Bootstrapped, no-bullshit culture