Das ist der Job
Lead Platform Engineer (Full-Time with ESOP Option)
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Darum lohnt es sich
We’re a small, focused team that values smart processes, truly understands user needs, and works with some of Europe’s biggest fashion retailers to shape the future of social commerce.
Responsibilities
• Develop innovative, high-performance, and user-friendly mobile applications with Flutter to take our social shopping experience to the next level
• Design new features and architectures that make our fashion customer journey faster, more intuitive, and more conversion-driven
• Ensure code quality through clean code principles, documentation, code reviews, and automated testing
• Collaborate with our product and design teams to analyze user and partner needs, and deliver tailored solutions
• Contribute from day one to the product roadmap – from MVP launch to international scaling
Requirements
• Highly experienced with relational databases, experienced with Flutter /Dart
• Designing and modeling APIs, version control via Git, API aggregation at scale, unify product/catalog schemas, cost control (rate limiting)
• Committed to quality, scalability, and maintainable code
• Performance & cost awareness (index strategy, avoid N+1, right-sized RPCs, etc.)
• Familiar with agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban
• Team player with a cross-functional mindset and strong UX awareness
• Excellent English skills (German is a plus, not required)
• Bonus: Platform experience (Compliance, Moderation, Onboarding, GDPR); Marketplace knowledge (AOV, GMV, returns, support, KYC Payouts)
• Bonus: Experience with Stripe, Edge Functions, PostHog/Amplitude
• A fast learner who enjoys collaborating and having a good time along the journey
Benefits
• ESOP option – we build this together and share the success
• Remote-first + flexible working hours (Bochum office always available)
• Direct impact – you’ll be Tech Team Member #1 in core development
• Clear focus on working technology over buzzwords
• Collaboration with leading fashion brands and creators
• Regular offsites and networking events across the European startup scene
• Permanent position in a fast-growing, ambitious startup About Grwm.
Grwm. is a social shopping startup from Bochum, redefining and rebuilding fashion e-commerce. Our mission: turn inspiration into a purchase within seconds – without friction, with seamless UX, and a stable tech stack. Ready to build social shopping from the ground up? Contact us directly here on LinkedIn or via email at – we can’t wait to meet you!
