Senior Backend Developer

Company Profile:

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:

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our infrastructure team. You will design, develop, and maintain backend systems in this role to drive product scalability and performance. You will work with a range of technologies, including Python, SQL, REST APIs, and cloud services, with deployments in both cloud and on-prem environments. You will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to build new features and optimize existing systems to meet business demands

Responsibilities:

• Design, plan, and deliver high-quality features using Agile methodologies by collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Investigate and integrate emerging technologies to keep solutions cutting-edge, supporting millions of daily operations
• Ensure backend infrastructure is scalable and efficient, leveraging cloud services for server deployment
• Optimize system performance for both cloud and on-prem deployments

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience with Python; prior Tech Lead experience is a must
• Proven experience in developing and supporting high-scale systems
• Expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and server deployment
• Strong background in working with large database environments, preferably PostgreSQL
• Ability to take ownership of tasks, driving them from concept through production
• Experience with FastAPI, Pydantic, SQLAlchemy (or similar)
• Curious, eager to explore new technologies and understanding them in depth
• Proactive, self-driven nature with a drive for excellence
• Fluent in English