Job Description

Atmosfy is one of the fastest growing consumer apps powering 250 million discovered experiences across 10,000 cities in over 150 countries. What makes Atmosfy so special? Ready to see what’s happening in your city in real-time, make new friends, and share amazing experiences with them? ATMOSFY BY THE NUMBERS: Powering 250M+ real-world experiences across 4M businesses Ranked Top 100 in the App Store in 40+ countries Backed by top-tier investors: Redpoint, Capital One Ventures, Industry Ventures, Streamlined Ventures, Village Global, and more Partnered with OpenAI, Google, Capital One, Expedia, Tock, and others Advised by execs from YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Airbnb, Discord, Spotify, Netflix Supported by a global creator network, from superstar Kygo to thousands of creators with hundreds of millions of followers Check us out at go.atmosfy.io/supportlocal to to learn more about our mission to share experiences, inspire others, and support local businesses around the world. WHAT MAKES ATMOSFY SPECIAL? Atmosfy is social for your city. Not TikTok for trends. Not Yelp for reviews. This is where you see what’s actually happening near you, right now, through video. Real-Time City Pulse Every city has its own dedicated video feed, like TikTok, but hyperlocal. You’ll see exactly where people are going, what’s vibing, what’s mid. Restaurants, nightlife, pop-ups, rooftop parties, it’s all here, in real time. Find Your Local People We match you with people who love what you love. Same brunch spots? Same rooftop bars? Same chaotic energy? Now you know. Say hi, make plans, and maybe meet your main character moment. Earn Atmosfy Cash & Get Paid Just by being here. Earn rewards for exploring, posting, swiping, reacting, and vibing. The more you engage, the more perks you unlock. Meet Tibbs -> Your AI Concierge) Too many choices? Ask Tibbs where to go, he’ll show you the top videos right now based on your vibe, your city, and your mood. Dinner with a view? Late-night tacos? Say less. Be the Trend Become a local creator. Drop videos. Set the tone for your city and get seen by millions. Your favorite spot today = everyone’s go-to tomorrow. Atmosfy Is: Real people. Real places. Real time. Social media, reimagined for the city around you. Built to connect you to the best experiences—and the people who live for them. WHO ARE YOU? Motivated, self-managing, and think outside the box. You love a new challenge and are excited to help us redefine how people discover experiences all over the world while supporting local businesses. You fancy yourself something of a dining, nightlife, and travel aficionado. (we are Atmosfy after all!) About the Role We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer with strong experience in PHP and Node.js to join our growing engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems that power our platform. This role requires a mix of hands-on coding, architectural thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality features and infrastructure. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js (Express/Nest.js) and PHP (Laravel/Symfony) and Build and optimize RESTful and GraphQL APIs to support web and mobile applications. Write efficient, reusable, and testable code with a focus on performance and scalability. Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and designers to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences. Implement and manage integrations with third-party APIs and services. Maintain database schemas and queries (MySQL/PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance best practices. Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues across environments. Contribute to architecture decisions, code reviews, and technical documentation. Requirements 3–5+ years of professional backend development experience. Strong expertise in Node.js and its ecosystem (Express, Nest.js, etc.). Proficiency in PHP (Laravel, Symfony, or equivalent framework). Solid understanding of REST APIs, GraphQL, and microservice design. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB). Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes a plus). Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and testing frameworks. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Nice to Have Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS). Background in performance optimization and scaling high-traffic systems. Familiarity with DevOps tools and server administration. Contributions to open-source projects or strong personal portfolio. We value our differences, and we encourage all to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Atmosfy will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Atmosfy is an equal opportunity employer. Featured benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance Dental insurance