Backend Developer

This range is provided by AppCard, Inc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr AppCard Inc. is a technology and marketing company headquartered in Manhattan, NY. AppCard has a powerful marketing tool that leverages data acquired at the point of sale (POS) via an advanced rewards program to create advanced retargeting campaigns that help businesses increase their bottom line. AppCard is unique in the loyalty space due to its patented technology which allows businesses to capture shopper identity and item level data in realtime from purchases made in store and online. The benefit of this is two fold: consumers benefit by receiving offers, incentives and coupons. Through a shopper’s interactions with the former AppCard’s platform records and learns shopper behavior and gives grocers the ability to make their data actionable to increase average basket size and systematically increase repeat purchases. About the role As AppCard expands its services and integration efforts, we’re seeking a Backend Developer to join our NYC-based team. This role is pivotal in developing and enhancing our platform, ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value to our users and clients. If you’re passionate about leveraging your extensive engineering expertise to drive innovation and scale cutting‑edge solutions, we’d love to have you on board. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable software solutions in collaboration with your engineering peers. Participate in design and architecture reviews. Troubleshoot, identify, and resolve high‑level systemic issues across platforms. Collaborate cross‑functionally with customer success, support, and business teams to deliver on company goals. Bring in new technologies and frameworks as you see fit. Skills and Qualifications 5+ years of hands‑on experience developing high‑performance distributed systems. Deep understanding of computer science fundamentals. Expert in Python, with strong ability to select and integrate optimal tools and technologies. Experienced in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS). Required experience with relational databases (e.g., PG). Knowledge of Java is a plus. Proactive problem solver: Demonstrated capability in developing and implementing efficient tools, processes, and methodologies to address challenges and enhance efficiency. Independence and initiative: Ability to lead projects from inception to delivery, demonstrating autonomy and delivering solutions that meet or exceed expectations. Commitment to excellence: Unwavering belief in the importance of documentation; clear, comprehensive documentation is as crucial as the code itself. Your Role and Responsibilities Will Include Hands‑on leadership: Direct engagement with your team and partners to develop and deploy secure, industry‑standard code that is robust and ready for production. Culture of quality: Championing a culture of quality in every aspect of the development process, ensuring that the products we deliver are of the highest standard. Clean code: Advocating for clean code practices, ensuring that our codebase remains manageable and efficient. Proactive stance on controlling technical debt. Effective communication: Facilitating clear and effective communication across teams and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and efficiency in all project phases. Things That Will Make You Happy A leadership team that values innovation and promotes a culture of transparency and support. Competitive compensation package, including stock options and comprehensive benefits. Opportunities for professional growth and development in a growing sector. Choice of health, dental and vision benefits. Inclusive office environment. This role is full‑time from our NYC office Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AppCard, Inc. by 2x Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full‑time Industry: Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr AppCard, Inc.