How Ariva.de Medien GmbH hired a Senior Fullstack Developer in 4 weeks on juucy

ARIVA.DE is a financial portal operated by Ariva.de Medien GmbH. In addition to price data and company news, the offering also includes a database for certificates, leveraged products and funds as well as a moderated forum.

• Legacy-to-Greenfield Transition: The role required someone confident enough to help rebuild a legacy system from scratch — balancing modernization with business continuity.
• Full-Stack Breadth: Candidates needed solid experience across both frontend and backend, especially with PHP 8.4, JavaScript, and MySQL — not easy to find in one profile.
• German Language Requirement: Since the entire team operates in German, fluency at B2 level or higher was essential, which excluded many otherwise strong candidates.
• Team & Culture Fit: As a small, close-knit team, Ariva needed someone who could communicate well, contribute ideas, and thrive in a flat, collaborative environment.
• Hybrid On-Site Expectation: While some remote work was possible, candidates had to be available for regular in-person collaboration in Berlin — limiting purely remote applicants.
• Competitive Market: Finding experienced full-stack developers who are available, motivated by impact rather than prestige, and within budget is increasingly difficult in the Berlin tech ecosystem.

• Thorough Role Scoping: A dedicated juucy project manager collaborated closely with Ariva’s CEO to capture to capture both technical requirements and cultural expectations — ensuring alignment before launch.
• Activation of Specialized Recruiters: Juucy handpicked experienced recruiters from its network with a proven track record in PHP, full-stack, and Berlin-based developer placements.
• Targeted Sourcing with Language Fit: Only candidates with B2+ German and the required tech stack were approached, saving Ariva the effort of filtering through unqualified applicants.
• Fast Time to First Candidates: Within just a few days, Ariva received the first qualified profiles, enabling early interviews and reducing overall time-to-hire.
• Cultural Pre-Screening: Candidates were vetted not just for skills, but also for team fit — prioritizing strong communicators with the mindset to contribute in a collaborative setup.
• Successful Hire in 4 Weeks: Ariva filled the role quickly with a developer who matched both the technical challenge of greenfield work and the spirit of their close-knit, agile team.