Job Description

Application Development Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Application Development Engineer to design, build, and maintain high-quality applications across web and/or mobile platforms. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the full software development lifecycle, from concept through development, testing, and deployment. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including UI/UX designers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver scalable, secure, and performant solutions.

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Engineering / Software Development

Reports To: CTO

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain front-end and back-end components of software applications.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code following industry best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and team meetings.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services when necessary.
• Design and maintain database schemas and queries.
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues proactively.
• Implement unit tests, automated testing, and continuous integration pipelines.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in software development and propose innovations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in application development using one or more of the following stacks:
• Web: JavaScript/TypeScript, React/Vue/Angular, Node.js, Django, Flask, etc.
• Mobile: Swift (iOS), Kotlin/Java (Android), Flutter, React Native.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and web services integration.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Working knowledge of relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Good debugging and performance optimization skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud services (AWS).
• Exposure to CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and data protection principles.
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal app development portfolio.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and a passion for high-quality code.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Flexible working hours and remote options.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous PTO and company holidays.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

Interested? Please send your resume and portfolio to contact@localpay.com.

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