AppNation was founded in 2021 with a mission to develop world-class, AI-powered mobile applications that make a lasting impact on millions of users. We are the creators of Genie, Fotorama, and Arch, delivering innovative solutions that enhance everyday experiences.

Our apps have consistently ranked among the top charts in over 30 countries, reaching more than 50 million users worldwide. Recognized by Apple on the App Store, we continue to push the boundaries of innovation in the mobile tech industry.

For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at AppNation is a chance to learn, make an impact, and accelerate your career at an exceptional pace. That’s our promise.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead and Mentor: Guide and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence.
  • Develop Across the Stack: Oversee and contribute to both backend and frontend development, ensuring a seamless experience across all layers of the application.
  • Architect Scalable Solutions: Design, develop, and optimize high-performance, scalable applications and systems that power our AI-driven mobile apps.
  • Create and Enhance Web Panels: Build and improve critical web panels, including admin dashboards, automation tools, and marketing analytics platforms.
  • Set the Technical Standard: Define and enforce best practices, ensuring high code quality, security, and maintainability.
  • AI & Data-Driven Systems: Work with AI models, real-time data processing, and scalable architectures to enhance AI-powered mobile experiences.
  • Monitor, Debug, and Improve Reliability: Set up observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, New Relic) to monitor performance, detect anomalies, and ensure high system uptime. Implement logging and alerting strategies to proactively address issues before they impact users.
  • Optimize Cloud Infrastructure & Security: Ensure cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable, and cost-effective by implementing best practices in IAM, secrets management, and API security. Work with tools like Terraform and Kubernetes to automate infrastructure provisioning and enhance system resilience.
  • Drive Innovation: Stay ahead of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices to continuously enhance our tech stack and processes.
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
  • Ensure Code Quality and Reliability: Implement testing strategies, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in CI/CD workflows.
What We Look For
  • Proven Leadership: You have experience leading a team of engineers, setting technical direction, and mentoring developers.
  • Full-Stack Expertise: Strong proficiency in Node.js, SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL), and frontend technologies like React, Angular, or Vue.
  • Cloud & Infrastructure Knowledge: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Services, including Firebase, Compute, Containers, and API Management.
  • System Design & Architecture: Ability to design robust, scalable, and secure system architectures that support millions of users.
  • AI Model Deployment & API Management: Experience in integrating AI models into production environments, optimizing API performance, and managing AI-related infrastructure. Familiarity with AI inference pipelines and efficient model-serving strategies.
  • Code Quality Advocate: You take pride in writing clean, modular, maintainable, and scalable code that’s easy to extend.
  • Testing & Automation: Experience in unit testing, test automation tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Observability & Monitoring: Familiarity with logging, monitoring, and alerting tools to ensure high system uptime and reliability
  • Security & Compliance Best Practices: Strong understanding of IAM, secrets management, and API security.
  • Problem-Solving Focused: Ability to break down complex problems, propose solutions, and drive decision-making.
  • Communication & Collaboration: You can articulate complex technical concepts clearly and work effectively across teams.
  • Agile Mindset: Comfortable working in fast-paced, iterative development cycles with an emphasis on continuous improvement.
  • Fluent in English: Strong verbal and written communication skills for technical discussions and collaboration.
What We Offer
  • Work with exceptional people. At AppNation, you’ll collaborate with small, autonomous, results-driven teams alongside some of the most talented minds in the mobile app industry.
  • A platform for growth. We go above and beyond to hire individuals with extraordinary potential and provide them with the opportunities, resources, and challenges to thrive. At AppNation, young professionals often take on leadership roles in projects that reach millions of users. If you’ve got the drive, you’ll quickly find yourself playing a pivotal role in shaping our success.
  • Competitive compensation. We offer salaries that are above the standard for our sector, ensuring that you’re rewarded fairly for your skills, dedication, and impact. Compensation grows rapidly as you contribute more to the team’s success, ensuring your financial growth matches your career progress.
  • Unmatched benefits. Work-from-home Wednesdays, access to learning materials, premium private health insurance, meal and commute compensation, comprehensive relocation support, and even a day off to celebrate your birthday. We’re dedicated to creating an environment where you can do your best work—and enjoy the journey.
The Recruitment Process

We’ve designed a rigorous yet rewarding process to find the best fit for both you and our team:

  1. Application Review: We’ll carefully assess your CV and experience.
  2. First Interview: A 30-minute online interview with our People & Culture team to discuss your background, goals, and alignment with our mission.
  3. Case Study: A practical assignment to demonstrate your expertise and problem-solving skills.
  4. Technical Interview: A deep dive with our team lead, focusing on technical topics and assessing your knowledge.
  5. Team Interview: Meet with the founders to discuss your vision, aspirations, and how we can grow together.
  6. CEO Interview: A one-on-one conversation with our CEO to discuss alignment on vision, culture, and long-term goals.
  7. Final Decision: We’ll get back to you within a few days with our decision.
Before You Apply

At AppNation, we set ambitious goals and demand the best from ourselves and each other. This creates a fast-paced, challenging environment that offers unparalleled opportunities for growth, achievement, and learning.

We value passion, potential, and a willingness to grow. If this role excites you and you believe you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t check every box.

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