Lead Developer

• Understand, evolve, and defend the architecture together with your stakeholders.
• Final code reviews: You enforce code standards across all repositories, dive deep into the code, and decide whether something is truly production-ready.
• Hands-on when needed: You don't have to code all the time - but you can and you will.
• Translate & Align: You understand what frontend and backend are doing, connect the dots, and turn product requirements into clean technical solutions.
• Planning meets reality: Your experience in planning, resource management, and prioritization bring the team forward - and what you know what causes friction.
• Mentoring: You support engineers and act as a role model. Gaining trust by demonstrating your skills and being a true, human leader, sets you apart.
• Technology & Strategy: You think architecture long-term, including AI embedding and maintainability., * Flexible Work Arrangements & Dogs welcome: Work from our inspiring, modern office or from home when you need uninterrupted focus - whatever helps you to work best. Your furry best friend is welcome too!
• Commuting Support: Our centrally located office in the first district is easily accessible, and we provide a public transport pass to make your commute smooth and convenient.
• MacBook & Software Budget: Work with high-quality equipment from day one. You'll also receive a monthly budget to invest in the licenses and tools you prefer.
• Innovative, Impactful Environment: Be at the forefront of AI integration in software development, where your ideas directly influence efficiency, product vision, and the future of our projects.
• Open & Evolving Culture: Join a company committed to continuous improvement. We welcome your ideas and regularly update our benefits to support your personal and professional growth.

We're looking for a Lead Developer who owns the connection between Product and Engineering - not by mediating, but by making clear technical decisions and standing by them. You have a deep understanding of our codebase and architecture, allowing you to set standards, review critical code, and mentor a strong engineering team.

Your people skills enable you to work effectively across departments - even when alignment is uncomfortable. Together with our CTO and Head of Engineering, you take responsibility for bringing next-level software to life, balancing vision, feasibility, and quality.This is not a classic developer role. It's a lead role with responsibility, influence, and a lot of room to shape things., * Relevant experience & technical foundation in software engineering (degree or equivalent practical experience).

• Experience as a Tech Lead / Engineering Lead is a must.
• Agile mindset to navigate the Startup Lifestyle.
• People skills are critical: You're not purely into coding, but someone who leads, mentors, and resolves conflicts.

Tech stack & skills

• Strong background in modern software development, ideally with JavaScript / TypeScript, NestJS, Nuxt, Vue.
• Proven Fullstack experience: The more the better.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming.
• Proven experience with AI code assistants (e.g. Cursor) and genuine interest in deeply integrating AI into development workflows and architecture.
• Architecture understanding beyond buzzwords: You understand trade-offs, weaknesses, and side effects.

• Attractive Compensation & Time Off: We offer a salary in line with the collective agreement and are happy to discuss your individual compensation. You'll also enjoy 30 days of vacation.

Take us to the next level: At chatlyn, we're not just adapting to the future - we're actively shaping it. We believe that deeply integrated AI and LLMs will redefine how software is built, and we're creating the technical foundation to make that possible.