Software Engineer

Software Engineer – On Site: New York, NY

Company Profile

AppCard builds software used by millions of shoppers every day. We let the independent retailer compete with the largest big box stores by providing them with a top tier suite of analytics and marketing tools that help grow and power their business. We’re a small agile team that lets our engineers take ownership of their code. We believe in doing things the right way, and aren’t afraid to try new things.

AppCard is rapidly growing with leadership comprising seasoned tech entrepreneurs and loyalty marketing pioneers, alongside investors such as Founders Fund and Innovation Endeavors with backers behind giants like Facebook and AirBnB. Join us early in our journey to reshape retail!

Objective of this Role

As AppCard expands its services and integration efforts, we're seeking a seasoned Software Engineer 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.
• Lead technical architecture discussions and guide the development of complex scalable systems with distributed edge devices.
• Mentor engineers and lead knowledge building initiatives, fostering a culture of technical transparency and accountability.
• 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.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and propose adopting new solutions that can enhance AppCard's offerings.
• Work on new designs and refactor old systems to meet new business needs and scale.
• Contribute to technical roadmapping and influence new features.
• Bring in new technologies and frameworks as you see fit.

Skills and Qualifications

• A Rich Background:
  3+ years of hands-on experience in developing high-performance distributed systems. Your journey has equipped you with expert coding practices and a proven track record in a senior role.
• Technical Mastery:
  A solid foundation in computer science principles, excelling in software design, and an appreciation for both monolithic and distributed architectures. Experienced in Python and Java with a keen ability to identify, adopt, and champion the right tools for the task at hand. Experienced in cloud services (e.g., AWS) and CI/CD pipelines.
• A Proactive Approach:
  Demonstrated capability in developing and implementing efficient tools, processes, and methodologies to address challenges and enhance efficiency. You're skilled at identifying and resolving potential bottlenecks efficiently. Whenever you raise issues you bring along possible solutions as well.
• Independence and Initiative:
  The ability to lead projects from inception to delivery, demonstrating your capacity to work autonomously and produce solutions that meet or exceed project expectations.
• A Commitment to Excellence:
  An unwavering belief in the importance of documentation, recognizing that 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's 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. You'll take a proactive stance on controlling technical debt, making strategic decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term maintainability.
• Mentorship:
  Actively mentoring engineers, contributing to their skill growth and career development, sharing your expertise and insights to enhance team capability and performance.
• Effective Communication:
  Facilitating clear and effective communication across various 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.
• A casual and inclusive office environment with a focus on results, not politics.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a growing sector.
• Flexible working arrangements to accommodate life’s opportunities and challenges.
• An empathetic manager who cares about you and will invest in your professional development.
• Stock options.
• Competitive salary and incentives.
• Choice of health, dental and vision benefits.
• Life Insurance Coverage, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick leave, paid company holidays.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Commuter benefits.

Join AppCard in transforming the retail landscape and strengthening shopper experience through technology. Apply now to become a part of our mission-driven team as a Software Engineer.