We’re looking for a Full Stack Developer to lead the development of both backend systems and user-facing applications that power our SmartBin and SmartDispenser products. You’ll help evolve our architecture, design robust APIs, and deliver intuitive interfaces - supporting real-time machine data, customer engagement tools, and operational dashboards.
This is a key role in a high-impact, cross-functional product team working on embedded systems, smart incentives, and circular packaging infrastructure.
• Lead architecture planning and technical roadmapping.
• Design and implement backend services for hardware integration, incentive systems, and partner APIs.
• Develop and manage secure APIs, state machines, and job queues for real-world hardware interactions.
• Collaborate across hardware, product and design teams to ship production-ready systems.
• Backend: Node.js, PostgreSQL, Redis, BullMQ
• Frontend: React, TypeScript, Netlify
• Infra: GitLab CI, CircleCI, Linux servers (hardening/migration planned)
• Other: InfluxDB, Grafana, MQTT for real-time communication
• 4+ years full stack experience with strong backend depth
• You are skilled in modern web frameworks (React, Node.js, etc.)
• You are skilled in API design, system integration, and infrastructure planning
• You have a strong sense of ownership and product thinking - you can build end-to-end features
• You are able to balance tech debt, feature delivery, and architectural decisions
• Fluency in English
• Eligibility: You must already have the right to work in the Netherlands (we can’t provide visa sponsorship).
It is even better if you have:
• Experience in IoT, hardware-software interfaces, or embedded UIs
• Familiarity with POS, loyalty systems, or B2B2C platforms
• Interest in climate-tech or sustainability-focused product work
• Collaboration: with a wide variety of renowned and impactful companies such as foodservice industry players, innovative packaging solutions and smart logistical frontrunners.
• Impactful Work: Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment by transforming the way packaging is used.
• Innovative Environment: Work in a forward-thinking and innovative startup culture that values creativity and embraces new ideas.
• Career Growth: Opportunity for professional development and advancement within a rapidly growing company.
• Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary of €72.000 a year.
• Flexibility: Shape your own work environment with the flexibility of working from home and in our vibrant office in The Netherland’s largest impact hub: Titaan.
PackBack is a revolutionary circular tech startup dedicated to eradicating unnecessary single-use packaging. Our promise is to make packaging reuse efficient, convenient, and user-friendly. We do this with smart systems such as data analytics and smart collection points. By redefining the way packaging is used, we challenge the status quo and contribute to reducing environmental impact.
If you are passionate about driving positive environmental change and have the skills to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to people@packback.network. PackBack is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.