Backend Developer

Overview

Applift is seeking a Backend Developer with a passion for the mobile app industry and a desire to become part of a rapidly growing tech company, working with the latest technologies.

About The Company

Considered by many to be the world’s best app marketing agency, Applift combines advanced AI technologies with unique marketing strategies to ensure apps receive a constant stream of new and relevant users.

By continuously analyzing and generating app store trends, our team of app marketing experts ensures that apps appear as the top search result for what most potential users search.

Recognized as an industry standard for apps in 2025, Applift helps top app studios across all industries expand their user base and achieve their app’s full potential.

The Opportunity

• Develop new backend features and design architectures in our leading product.
• Build and maintain scalable, efficient, and elegant micro-services.
• Write clean, functional, and efficient code.
• Work on a high-scale, production-grade platform used by top industry companies.
• Uphold the highest coding standards in your work.
• Develop features end-to-end, from requirements to production, while collaborating with product managers and the development team.
• Resolve production issues and monitor our applications in the production environment.
• Configure and maintain a production-ready Kubernetes cluster.
• Research new technologies that could enhance our tech stack.
• Participate in daily standup meetings and other Scrum-related ceremonies.
  
  

• 2+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, REST APIs, and relational databases (MySQL/Postgres).
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• A proactive, self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills.
  
  

• Experience with React, NoSQL (MongoDB/Redis), Kubernetes, Docker, and GraphQL.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (DataDog, Grafana).
• Academic degree or military experience in software development.
  
  

• Numerous promotion opportunities in a fast-growing, young company.
• A flexible, open-minded team that welcomes your input on improving work methodologies.
• A fantastic business culture.
• Collaboration with experienced, friendly teams in a great work environment.