Head of Development

What You’ll Do

• Define and drive the engineering strategy, architecture, and technology roadmap across our products.
• Lead engineering execution across Backend, Frontend, Mobile, and QA teams, from planning to delivery.
• Raise engineering standards through hands-on technical leadership, code reviews, and mentorship.
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performing systems while continuously improving reliability and developer productivity.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools and workflows to accelerate delivery and engineering excellence.
• Partner closely with Product, Data, AI, Marketing, and leadership to align technology with business goals.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in an engineering leadership role.
• Strong expertise in Node.js, distributed systems, microservices, event-driven architectures, and cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
• Practical experience with Flutter or native iOS/Android, with a solid understanding of the mobile development lifecycle.
• Hands-on experience with modern engineering practices, including AI-powered development tools, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams, make technical decisions, and deliver scalable, high-quality products.
• Strong communication skills, ownership mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Why AppNation?

• Build and scale products reaching millions of users globally.
• Work with talented people in a fast-moving AI-first environment.
• Take ownership and see your impact directly in the products you build.
• Grow quickly with opportunities to lead projects and shape technical decisions.
• Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, including private health insurance, meal and commute support, relocation support, and flexible working options.

Our Hiring Process

Application Review → Interview → Technical Assessment → Final Interviews

At AppNation, we set ambitious goals and challenge ourselves to build products that reach millions of people. We value curiosity, ownership, and continuous growth. If this role excites you and you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now, we're excited to meet you.