Lead Full-stack developer (NodeJS/Typescript)

Company profile

This international software agency specializes in solving complex e-commerce and integration challenges. The company partners with high-volume B2B brands across retail, manufacturing, and distribution including names like Universal Music Group and Estée Lauder.

They are known for delivering backend-heavy, scalable Shopify Plus solutions and robust integrations with systems like ERP, WMS, POS, and accounting platforms. This includes financial syncs, real-time data pipelines, and high-SKU environments.

Engineering teams are located in The Netherlands (Rijswijk HQ), Canada (Vancouver & Toronto), and Vietnam, working closely across time zones. The company’s culture is pragmatic, fast-moving, and highly technical. Developers are encouraged to lead initiatives, challenge assumptions, and bring in new tools or approaches.

Recent projects include:

• ERP integrations (e.g. NetSuite, SAP) with Shopify Plus
• Real-time product and inventory syncs for multi-region storefronts
• Financial reconciliation tooling for accounting platforms
• Building internal developer tools and shared NPM libraries
• Onboarding and mentoring engineering talent in new regions

Job description

• ​​Lead the technical vision and architecture for backend integration projects
• Mentor and manage a growing team of backend developers (starting with 2 in NL)
• Build reusable packages, internal tooling, and monorepo architecture
• Take part in hiring, onboarding, and developer growth
• Collaborate closely with global teams in Canada and Vietnam
• Occasionally join client meetings for technical deep dives
• Drive improvements in workflow, documentation, and engineering practices

Job requirements

• 6–10 years of experience in backend/full stack development
• Deep expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and PostgreSQL
• Experience designing and scaling backend architecture
• Comfortable taking the lead on integrations, sync logic, and NPM tooling
• Background as Lead Developer, Tech Lead, or Principal Engineer
• Bonus: familiarity with Shopify’s ecosystem and data model
• Strong communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance hands-on coding with team leadership

Benefits

• Salary up to €100,000/year (based on 40 hours)
• Hybrid setup: 3 days/week in Rijswijk office (Friday = fixed team day)
• 32-hour workweek negotiable
• Clear growth path to Architect or Engineering Manager
• Performance-based incentives and bonus structure
• Annual company trips (e.g., to Canada)
• Work with highly skilled peers in a global engineering setup

Sounds interesting? Email your resume to g.vanschagen@haystackpeople.nl or apply through the website of Haystack People