Full Stack Engineer - 0- 1 - NYC

Initi8 Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Initi8 Recruitment seeks a Software Engineer in New York City to design and maintain complex software systems for a high-growth platform. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and play a crucial role in back-end web development.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant Bachelor's degree, have experience at start-ups or hackathons, and are driven to make an impact. The position offers strong compensation, bonuses, and equity options.

Qualifications

• Experience working at start-ups, shipping own apps, and participating in hackathons.
• Ability to work in a flat team, taking ownership and getting things done.
• Proactive, driven, and excited by challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop complex software systems for a high-growth digital platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless tech integration.
• Implement scalable solutions and contribute to an innovative marketplace infrastructure.

Skills

Proficiency in programming and OOP

Strong experience in back-end web development with TypeScript, SwiftUI, Vercel, PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Job description

The Job

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems that power a high-growth digital platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of technology solutions, focusing on back-end web development working on the modern tech stack that includes; PostgreSQL, TypeScript, SwiftUI, Vercel. Your daily tasks will include implementing scalable solutions, deploying your own code using and contributing to the evolution of a highly innovative marketplace infrastructure.

About You

You're an inquisitive individual developer who's not just chasing just another pay cheque — you’re searching for "the thing".

You’ve likely interned at a couple of start-ups, built side projects, shipped your own apps, and jumped into a few hackathons along the way. You thrive in flat teams where everyone rolls up their sleeves, takes ownership, and gets things done.

You’re naturally curious, highly driven, and excited by a challenge . You don’t wait to be told what to do — you take initiative, move fast, and figure things out.

You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, and you’re looking for an environment that will push, challenge, and accelerate you.

Required Technologies and Skills

• Proficiency in programming and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Strong experience in back-end web development with any of the following techs: TypeScript, SwiftUI, Vercel and PostgreSQL

The Company

This organisation is a fast-growing, red-hot, technology firm that provides a platform connecting diverse users with commercial opportunities through authentic content. They are hitting startling numbers with billions of interactions and their client base is growing quickly. Backed by major recent investment and already delivering exceptional growth, they’re scaling at serious speed.

They are a focused high-IQ team who are prepared to do what is needed to get the job done.

The team come to the office every day and always achieve something before they come home.

Why You Should Do This Job

This is a company going places — fast. Backed by serious momentum, strong investment, and an ambitious vision, they’re building something people genuinely believe in. The energy across the team is high and the talent density is exceptional.

The people you will work with, could work anywhere, but they believe in this mission and have chosen to take up jobs here.

Joining now puts you at the heart of that growth. As one of the early engineers, you’ll have a great influence on the product and the chance to accelerate your career massively.

You won’t just be another hire — you’ll help shape the company.

You will be well rewarded: strong compensation, meaningful bonuses, and equity are all on the table.

Location

New York City (Financial District). This is a full-time, on-site role working in the office.

Not based in New York? No worries.. all expenses will be covered for interviews and meetings, you'll be well supported by the team throughout to make the move to New York.

The Money

$130,000 – $200,000 per year.

What You Should Do Now

If you are a Software Engineer and would like to apply, click the link and send me your resume. If you have questions about this job, please contact us at initi8 HQ.