Lead Platform Developer

nytFlow; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Real-world startup experience

Potential for equity compensation

Job summary

A social networking startup is seeking a Lead Platform Developer to join their founding team in Philadelphia. This hands-on role involves leading the development of the core application, shaping its technical direction, and building the MVP. Candidates should have experience with full-stack or mobile applications, and be familiar with modern frameworks like React. The position offers flexible hours, a part-time commitment, and the potential for compensation or equity as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Experience building full‑stack or mobile applications.
• Strong knowledge of modern frameworks like React and Flutter.
• Experience with backend technologies such as Firebase or Node.js.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of the nytFlow mobile/web MVP.
• Translate product vision into scalable technical architecture.
• Build core features including user authentication and dashboards.

Skills

Building full‑stack or mobile applications

Knowledge of modern frameworks (React, React‑Native, Flutter, etc.)

Backend experience with Firebase, Supabase, Node.js

System architecture and data modeling

Experience using Git and modern development workflows

Job description

nytFlow is a social platform built around nightlife, designed to show what’s happening as it unfolds. Users can connect with friends, share their nights by checking in at bars and clubs, and see live activity across the city to understand where people are going out. We are launching initially in Philadelphia with plans to expand to other cities.

This is an early-stage startup, and we’re building the MVP now.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Lead Platform Developer to join the founding team and help build the core nytFlow application. This is a hands‑on, high‑ownership role where you will be responsible for shaping the technical direction of the product and leading development of the MVP.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of the nytFlow mobile/web MVP
• Translate product vision into scalable technical architecture
• Build core features: authentication and user profiles, social feeds and check‑ins, avenue pages and live activity tracking, basic admin and venue dashboards
• Select and implement the tech stack
• Own backend services, APIs, and data models
• Collaborate closely with the founder on product design and feature priorities
• Make key technical decisions and define the early engineering roadmap
• Write clean, scalable code to support future growth

Qualifications

• Experience building full‑stack or mobile applications
• Strong knowledge of modern frameworks (React, React‑Native, Flutter, etc.)
• Backend experience with Firebase, Supabase, Node.js, or similar
• Solid understanding of system architecture and data modeling
• Comfortable moving fast in an early‑stage startup environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership mentality
• Experience using Git and modern development workflows

Prior startup experience is a plus but not required.

What You’ll Gain

• Real‑world experience building and launching a consumer startup
• Lead developer title with full ownership of the product
• A strong project to showcase on your resume and portfolio
• Direct collaboration with the founder on product and strategy
• Potential for future compensation or equity as the startup grows

Commitment

• Flexible hours
• Part‑time (10–15 hours/week expected)
• Remote or hybrid (Philadelphia preferred but not required)

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Social Networking Platforms

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