Fullstack Developer & CTO

Calling all rockstar developers with an entrepreneurial spirit!
Tired of the slow pace of corporate giants? Do you crave the challenge and reward of building innovative tech that empowers communities and makes a real difference?

APPearl LTD is on a mission to revolutionize niche social platforms. We're building beautiful, scalable apps that connect like-minded people without the noise of generic platforms. Our first app (MerMapp --> Upgrade to see actual info) is already a hit with the mermaid community, and our second (Dance Unites Us --> Upgrade to see actual info) is in alpha state. We see a future teeming with passionate communities, all thriving on APPearl-powered platforms. Please make sure to check out these platforms to get a clear idea of what the project is about as you'd be actively working on improving and driving these and future "sister-communities" further.

This Isn't Just a Job, It's an Ownership Opportunity
We're searching for a talented, full-stack developer to join our founding team full-time as our CTO. You won't just be writing code; you'll be a leader, a strategist, and a key decision-maker in shaping the future of APPearl. We're looking for someone who understands the value they bring, and we're prepared to compensate accordingly.

Beyond the Code: What Makes You the Perfect Fit
You're a visionary who sees the potential of AI and embraces new technologies.
You're a master communicator who thrives in an asynchronous remote environment, will pro-actively communicate and loves having regular live video calls.
You're a self-starter with a "get-it-done" attitude and a hunger for impact.
You believe in building clean, maintainable code with a focus on long-term scalability.
You possess an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to be part of something bigger.

The Perks of Being a Founding CTO (They Go Beyond Salary)
Own Your Success: We offer a ground-breaking compensation structure that reflects your worth. Depending on your risk-reward profile, you can choose your favourite compensation package:

The Here-and-Now-Package:
1,500€/month salary
10% of end-of-year net revenue* while working with us

The Bigger-Picture-Package:
750€/month salary
20% of end-of-year net revenue* while you're working for us and 4% for life if you stay with us for 4 years and if the company stays within our hands; if it gets sold, you’ll get 4% of the selling net profit.

No matter which package you choose, you will also benefit from these additional perks:
Milestone Bonuses: Celebrate our wins together with bonuses tied to new app launches, user growth, and revenue milestones.
Remote Work Freedom: Work from anywhere in the world as long as you speak English, German, Spanish, or French and are happy to hop onto regular calls and keep a constant stream of communication online.
Be the Change: Contribute to a company with a philanthropic heart. We donate 4% of net revenue back to NGOs relevant to our communities.

The Technology Stack (We're Open to Your Expertise)
We're currently using Angular/Ionic for the frontend and Firebase for the backend. But we're open to exploring better solutions! If you have a strong argument for a different tech stack and are committed to our long-term vision, we're all ears.

Are You Ready to Dive In?
If you're a coding rockstar who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! This is your chance to be part of something special, to build something that matters, and to own a piece of the future.
Contact us today and mention the following things (next to sending us your CV):
Why you’d be the perfect CTO for us?
The word "blue moon" (so that we know you've read the whole post)
And lastly, as a first quick entry test - please write a function in TypeScript that extracts the country and city from a Google Maps URL provided by users. Assume the URLs are in a consistent format. The extracted data should then be stored in a Firebase Firestore database under the user’s document.

P.S. We're a team that values clarity, efficiency, open communication and assuming positive intent. If that sounds like your style, this could be your dream job.

*Full details on our business model and potential gains will be shared after signing an NDA and are subject to yearly review and potential adjustment.