Summary
We are seeking a senior backend engineer to join a dynamic, fast‑moving team building an e‑learning SaaS platform. You will design, develop, and operate features end‑to‑end, primarily using Node.js and TypeScript, and deploy on a major cloud provider. The role offers high autonomy, ownership of production services, and collaboration within a small, cross‑functional cell. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension, travel allowance, and assistance with visa and tax incentives. Work is hybrid, with three days per week in the office.
Highlights
Senior-level role with high ownership, working on a fast‑growing SaaS platform in the e‑learning sector. Competitive salary, pension, travel allowance and support for visa and 30% ruling. Hybrid work model with three days on‑site in Utrecht.
Description
Senior Full Stack Developer - (Node.js / TypeScript) | Utrecht | E-Learning [€75K]
[SaaS]
Our client is a rapidly growing SaaS in the online learning branche, they are based in Utrecht, around 40 FTE.
They have a fast paced, start-up culture, curious people and a diverse international workforce.
The company has strong financial funding and works with a modern technology stack.
They are supporting thousands of SME customers across Europe.
The product is expanding rapidly, and to support this growth they are launching a fifth development cell.
This cell will focus on building a new module within the existing application, so a lot of building work.
Current team is totaling 12 engineers, looking to grow to 16 split in 5 cells.
It is a true startup environment, so you'll have to be able to work independently and find your way.
There are no separate cloud or support teams, engineers take full responsibility.
You build it, you own it, deploy it to GCP, and run it in production.
High ownership, short lines, real impact.
The stack is modern and pragmatic.
Backend is centered around Node.js and TypeScript, with React on the frontend.
Everything runs on GCP, with CI/CD via GitLab.
As Back end developer, you report to the CTO.
You’ll work across the stack, contribute to architectural decisions, and take end-to-end ownership of features in a growing and evolving codebase.
The role has a dominant focus on backend engineering (80/20).
Your profile:
• 4+ years of full stack development experience
• Strong backend focus with solid Node.JS and TypeScript skills
• Comfortable owning features from design to production and running your own infra
• Experience with GCP or AWS
• Based in the Netherlands
• Hybrid -3 days per week in the Utrecht office
Benefits:
Salary up to €75k yearly.
Good pension scheme, Travel allowance, Visa sponsorship and 30% ruling support (if eligible), Hybrid setup (3x office per week).