Backend Node.js Engineer Delivered for Austrian PayrollTech Startup

Lohnbot case study

Lohnbot

  • HQ: Vienna, Austria
  • Industry: HRTech & payroll automation
  • Company size: 2-10
  • Product: Payroll automation platform for Austrian businesses
  • Cooperation type: Specialized talent sourcing

Lohnbot is an Austrian startup focused on automating payroll processing and simplifying salary administration for businesses while ensuring compliance with local legal requirements.

Issue

Lohnbot needed a proactive backend developer capable of strengthening its growing engineering team and supporting the development of its payroll automation platform.

As a young and fast-moving startup, the company required a specialist who could quickly adapt to a collaborative environment, contribute independently, and help scale the product alongside the founding team.

Solution

Hiretop conducted a targeted search focused on backend engineers with strong Node.js expertise and the ability to thrive in startup environments.

Within a short timeframe, we presented two highly relevant candidates aligned with the client’s technical and cultural expectations. The selected engineer demonstrated strong ownership, adaptability, and long-term potential for the growing team.

Results

Backend Node.js engineer hired

Senior-level specialist successfully joined the team.

Rapid hiring achieved

Qualified candidates delivered within a short timeframe.

Strong startup fit ensured

Engineer aligned with the company’s culture and pace.

High recruitment precision demonstrated

Client selected one candidate from two presented specialists.

Long-term collaboration established

Engineer continues contributing to the company years later.

Engineering capacity strengthened

Backend expertise expanded to support product growth.