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title: 'Full-Stack Engineer (f/m/d) at Zenjob'
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# Full-Stack Engineer (f/m/d) at Zenjob

- **Company:** Zenjob
- **Location:** Berlin, Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-31
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/zenjob/cb4a5fc7-ee05-41f0-b07a-0d91403c3d8e

## Job description

Please note: For this position, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship or relocation support. Applicants must already hold the legal right to work in Germany (e.g., EU/EEA citizenship or a valid residence/work permit).

## About us

[Zenjob](https://www.zenjob.com/en/) is an AI-powered flexible staffing platform that has efficiently connected companies and temporary workers since 2015. Companies use our platform to book ready-to-work staff in real time, while students use our app to find part-time jobs that conveniently fit around their studies. Over 40,000 students and 1,000 partner companies from logistics, retail, and hospitality in all major German cities share our belief that good work is not a coincidence. It is the result of innovative technology and genuine commitment. Good work starts here.

## About the role

As a Fullstack Engineer (f/m/d) you'll play a key role in shaping and building our product at Zenjob. Working across the full stack, including event-driven backend services and polished user-facing interfaces, you'll collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders, set engineering standards, and mentor others along the way. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment and want to make a real impact on a product used by thousands of workers and businesses, we'd love to hear from you.

## How you will contribute

- Design, develop, and own end-to-end features-from ideation and technical proposal through to production deployment and ongoing maintenance.
- Build and evolve backend services and frontend applications using TypeScript and Java, leveraging gRPC as our primary service communication protocol
- Collaborate cross-functionally with business, product and data to deliver high-value, high-reliability features.
- Champion continuous value delivery by advocating for quality and elevating engineering practices.
- Help drive architectural and process decisions, bringing your experience to bear on choices that affect the whole engineering organisation.
- Mentor and support other engineers, fostering a culture of learning, feedback, and continuous improvement.
- Enable the organisation through tooling, documentation, and shared libraries that raise the bar for contributions across the codebase.

## Who you are

- You have a history of consistently delivering complex, high-impact initiatives E2E – from shaping the business case to collaborating cross-functionally towards the finish line and measuring results
- You have a strong appreciation for observability - you understand the value of structured logging and distributed tracing in production systems.
- You are collaborative and communicative, with the ability to clearly articulate trade-offs, influence technical direction, and work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- You are self-driven and outcome-oriented, capable of leading complex initiatives from ambiguity to delivery with minimal guidance.
- You are empathetic and inclusive, with a broad understanding of the different roles and functions within a product engineering team.

## What we offer

- Innovative mission: Together we create something new. Work in a dynamic set-up where you learn a lot and your every idea is heard.
- Unique team spirit: We can rely on each other blindly and celebrate all successes together as a team.
- Vacation: Recreation and further education is important, which is why we offer 28 days of paid vacation (increased by 1 day for every 2 calendar years of service with us, up to a maximum of 30 days), 1 day of special leave for community service, 5 days of paid educational leave, and the possibility of unpaid leave
- Hybrid working model: We love our brand new office in Prenzlauer Berg. But sometimes you need a little more flexibility. Zenjob’s flexible working model combines the best of both worlds, so you can work remotely up to 2 days / week (1 day, during the first 6 months, so we can guarantee you the best onboarding).
- Dog-lover: If you have a dog, feel free to bring it with you. We don’t bite and always have a bowl of water in our range of drinks
- Personal growth: Ongoing focus on your personal development (annual training budget of EUR 750, mentoring opportunities, constant career development conversations)
- Healthy mind in a healthy body: With us you will receive a 30 EUR Urban Sports Club grant to keep you fit. In addition, we have a small sports room in the office ourselves.
- Always mobile: You will receive EUR 40 credit per month for [NAVIT,](https://www.navit.com/) a sustainable mobility tool for public transport, bike sharing and much more.
- Legendary Events: Quarterly team events, winter and summer parties, budget for birthdays and anniversaries of our employees

If this sounds good, then we’d love to find out more about you! Apply and send in your application.

🎥 Watch our [Office Tour video](https://youtu.be/xa7Qb8j9TKw?si=mbdoz-vzZlAyV4q-).

We invite you to visit our [careers page](https://career.zenjob.com/en/), follow our [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/zenjob/) page and connect with us on [Instagram](https://instagram.com/insidezenjob?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr).

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to judging every qualified individual on their ability, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. There is no need to add your photo and age to the application.

## About Zenjob

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Zenjob is a digital staffing platform that connects companies with student temporary workers for flexible, short-term jobs in industries like logistics, hospitality, and retail.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Venture-backed)
- **Headquarters**: Berlin, Germany
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Fritz Trott, Cihan Aksakal, Frederik Fahning

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Staffing and temporary employment (temp staffing), Human Resources technology, Gig economy / flexible work.
- Target customers: B2B (companies in logistics, hospitality, retail, e-commerce, facility management, events, services) and B2C (students enrolled at German universities who want flexible side jobs).
- Mission or purpose statement: *“We believe technology can empower the workforce of tomorrow. Our goal is to create a world where people have full control over their work lives.”* [zenjob.com](https://www.zenjob.com/en/about-us/)

## Products & Services
- **Flex** – Short-notice, one-day shift staffing for urgent needs (sick leave, holiday cover). Bookable with as little as 3 hours’ notice via a fully digital self-service platform.
- **Temp** – Recurring shift staffing for businesses with ongoing needs; uses familiar, vetted Zenjobbers with personal support and AI-powered matching.
- **Pro** – Long-term support for projects, back office, or customer service by motivated working students (assignments 3–18 months, up to 20 hours/week).
- **Zenjob App (for Talents)** – Mobile app where students see available one-day jobs, apply, sign digital contracts, and manage their schedule.

All models are fully digital: from booking and matching to contract signing and time tracking.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total funding of €95.6M (as of most recent report) [career.zenjob.com](https://career.zenjob.com/about-us/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly listed in search results; venture-backed (investors likely include Acton Capital, Allianz X, and others from disclosed funding rounds).
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - 240+ employees, 45+ nationalities, 39+ cities covered [career.zenjob.com](https://career.zenjob.com/about-us/)
  - Now available in 42+ cities across Germany [zenjob.com](https://www.zenjob.com/en/about-us/)
  - Over 40,000 Zenjobbers (student workers) registered
  - Monthly: 20,000+ students matched to 12,000 jobs at 1,800+ companies [zenjob.com](https://www.zenjob.com/en/about-us/)
  - New HQ office in Berlin moved in July 2024 [career.zenjob.com](https://career.zenjob.com/about-us/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Fully digital end-to-end platform** – Companies book workers, and students sign contracts via app; no paperwork.
- **AI-powered matching** – Smart algorithm selects the most suitable person for each shift based on skills, location, and availability.
- **Focus on the student talent pool** – Targets a motivated, educated, and flexible labor force (full-time university students) that competitors often overlook.
- **Speed** – Staff can be booked with only 3 hours’ notice for urgent needs.
- **Compliance & payroll handled** – Zenjob manages all administration for the temporary workers, reducing friction for both sides.

## Strategic Focus
Current priorities include expanding geographic coverage across Germany (42+ cities and growing), deepening AI-driven matching capabilities, and strengthening the platform for both Talents (students) and business customers through additional service models (Temp, Pro). The company is also investing in its employer brand and culture to attract top tech and operational talent.

## Why Work Here
- **Hybrid & flexible working** – Hybrid policy with remote options. [career.zenjob.com](https://career.zenjob.com/life-at-zenjob/)
- **Generous time off** – 28 vacation days per year, increasing to 30 after two years.
- **Learning & development** – €750 annual budget per employee for individual learning goals; Babbel subscription for language skills.
- **Mobility benefits** – €40/month via Navit for transportation of choice, plus JobRad bike leasing.
- **Health & wellness** – Discounted memberships at FitX and Urban Sports Club; ping-pong, pool tables, quiet meditation area.
- **Food & drink** – Fresh fruit and vegetables twice a week, monthly catered company lunch, digital food vouchers up to €112.50/month, barista coffee.
- **Dog-friendly office** – Pets welcome at the Berlin HQ.
- **Onboarding** – Structured 4-day Company Onboarding starting every 1st of the month, paired with a buddy for role-specific support.
- **Values-driven culture** – Emphasis on collaboration, transparency, creativity, and ownership. Core value: “#Helpful means working as a team.” [zenjob.com](https://www.zenjob.com/en/about-us/)
- **Diverse and international** – 45% female employees, 45+ nationalities represented.

## Sources
1. [career.zenjob.com – About Us](https://career.zenjob.com/about-us/)
2. [zenjob.com – About Us](https://www.zenjob.com/en/about-us/)
3. [zenjob.com – Main site](https://www.zenjob.com/en/)
4. [career.zenjob.com – Life at Zenjob](https://career.zenjob.com/life-at-zenjob/)
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/zenjob – Careers page](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/zenjob)

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