Backend Developer Kotlin (remote)
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Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Remote
Contract type: Full time
Remote
About the Client:
We are an educational platform designed to provide learners with a more engaging way to learn. Currently we have deployments focusing on 13-17 year olds for their GCSEs and A levels, as well as a b2b training implementation as showcased by our pilot with the United Nations. Our platform includes interactive courses and an AI study buddy that offers both academic support and genera conversation. We are on a mission to help students learn smarter, not harder, and create a thriving community around education. We are seeking a Backend Engineer, who has expertise is in Ktor and can lead our efforts to continue to build our product.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend services and APIs using Ktor
Collaborate with frontend and mobile engineers to deliver seamless end-toen functionality
Write clean, modular, and well-documented code that adheres to our coding standards
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving overall code quality
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend services for performance, reliability, and scalability
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Ktor, Kotlin, and backend Technologies
Participate in agile development practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Contribute to the design and development of the backend architecture and infrastructure
Integrate with cloud platforms and services (Google Cloud, Azure etc.) as needed
Qualifications
Requirements:
2+ years of experience in backend development (experience with Ktor is a strong plus, but not mandatory)
1+ years of experience using Kotlin
Familiarity with building RESTful APIs
Experience with Kotlin coroutines and asynchronous programming
Experience with API integration and database design
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English
Experience with agile development methodologies and working in a team based environment
Willingness to learn Ktor for candidates with strong experience in Kotlin and any other backend framework
Nice to Have:
Experience With Other Backend Frameworks Such As Spring Boot
Experience with cloud-based services like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit or Mockito
Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Familiarity with micro services architecture
Experience with MongoDB
Experience with LLM APIs such an OpenAI or Groq
Experience with machine learning
Location
Remote
Experience
2 year to 4 years
Timings
2 PM to 10 PM (UK Time Zone)
Monday Friday (Sat & Sun off)
We are an educational platform designed to provide learners with a more engaging way to learn. Currently we have deployments focusing on 13-17 year olds for their GCSEs and A levels, as well as a b2b training implementation as showcased by our pilot with the United Nations. Our platform includes interactive courses and an AI study buddy that offers both academic support and genera conversation. We are on a mission to help students learn smarter, not harder, and create a thriving community around education. We are seeking a Backend Engineer, who has expertise is in Ktor and can lead our efforts to continue to build our product.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend services and APIs using Ktor
Collaborate with frontend and mobile engineers to deliver seamless end-toen functionality
Write clean, modular, and well-documented code that adheres to our coding standards
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving overall code quality
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend services for performance, reliability, and scalability
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in Ktor, Kotlin, and backend Technologies
Participate in agile development practices, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Contribute to the design and development of the backend architecture and infrastructure
Integrate with cloud platforms and services (Google Cloud, Azure etc.) as needed
Qualifications
Requirements:
2+ years of experience in backend development (experience with Ktor is a strong plus, but not mandatory)
1+ years of experience using Kotlin
Familiarity with building RESTful APIs
Experience with Kotlin coroutines and asynchronous programming
Experience with API integration and database design
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English
Experience with agile development methodologies and working in a team based environment
Willingness to learn Ktor for candidates with strong experience in Kotlin and any other backend framework
Nice to Have:
Experience With Other Backend Frameworks Such As Spring Boot
Experience with cloud-based services like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure
Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
Experience with testing frameworks such as JUnit or Mockito
Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Familiarity with micro services architecture
Experience with MongoDB
Experience with LLM APIs such an OpenAI or Groq
Experience with machine learning
Location
Remote
Experience
2 year to 4 years
Timings
2 PM to 10 PM (UK Time Zone)
Monday Friday (Sat & Sun off)
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