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New York City, NY - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 125000 - 150000
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Posted:
3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
30 September 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
About the job
Software Engineer / Backend Developer (Mid-Level)
Full-Time New York NY (Hybrid)
At Appfigures we build tools that help hundreds of thousands of app makers marketers and analysts turn data into action. Were here to build thoughtfully ship proudly and make software that truly matters. Were looking for a Backend Developer who shares that mindset: someone who loves creating efficient systems tackling performance challenges and shaping the foundation that powers world-class analytics.
What Youll Do
- Build and maintain high-performance APIs and backend services that support hundreds of thousands of app developers and marketers worldwide.
- Design develop and optimize features for our analytics and intelligence platform using C# Python or similar technologies.
- Work with databases like MySQL and Elasticsearch to handle large-scale data and ensure fast reliable performance.
- Collaborate closely with the frontend and product teams to design robust user-centric systems.
- Take ownership of implementation planning transforming requirements into efficient maintainable solutions.
- Focus on quality: write clean testable and well-documented code.
- Continuously improve backend architecture scalability and overall system reliability.
Who You Are
- You have 5 years of professional experience in backend development using C# Python or similar languages.
- You have experience working with MySQL Elasticsearch or comparable database systems.
- You take a disciplined methodical approach to development testing and quality assurance.
- Youre comfortable thinking about low-level performance optimizations and scaling challenges.
- You thrive in collaborative high-impact environments and love building products that make a difference.
- You have a genuine passion for technology and building meaningful tools that people actually love to use.
Bonus Points If You:
- Hold a Computer Science degree or have equivalent professional experience
- Contribute to open-source projects write blogs or share knowledge on platforms like StackOverflow.
- Have experience with web serving architecture and hardware infrastructure.
- Are comfortable working in Linux environments (Ubuntu preferred).
What Success Looks Like
30 Days: Youve shipped your first feature and developed a strong understanding of our systems and workflows.
60 Days: Youre independently designing and implementing new backend services and contributing to system-level decisions.
90 Days: Youre an opinionated voice on the team optimizing performance and improving developer and customer experience.
Why Appfigures
Were profitable self-funded and proudly independent. That means we answer only to our customers and ourselves. Were here to build lasting meaningful tools not rush half-baked features or chase investor deadlines.
We plan before we build
We dont work weekends
We prioritize team health and product quality over arbitrary deadlines
Perks & Benefits
- Excellent medical dental and vision insurance
- 401K with company contributions
- Plenty of paid time off
- Excellent gear & tools
- Pre-tax commuter benefits subsidized gym memberships and more
- Flexible hybrid schedule
- Team outings and a no-drama no-politics atmosphere
What You Should Know About Us
- We take pride in our friendly and stress-free work atmosphere.
- We are self-funded and profitable which lets us build the products we wish existed.
- Every member of our team has a voice in shaping the future of the company.
Ready to build something real
Send your resume (and links to anything cool youve built) to .
Lets create tools that matter.
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