Senior Backend Developer (Platform) - Remote

Overview

KOHO is on a mission to improve financial services for Canadians, focusing on empowering users to spend smart and save more without hidden fees or predatory interest rates.

In Short

• Join KOHO as a Senior Backend Developer in a remote-first environment.
• Own and maintain authentication and authorization systems.
• Develop components for an internal library used by backend developers.
• Lead medium to large-sized projects and ensure successful delivery.
• Foster cross-team collaboration and healthy engineering culture.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for cross-functional services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in computer science, engineering, or related field; AWS certifications are a plus.
• Experience with AI-powered development workflows and coding assistants.
• Hands-on experience with Distributed Systems and Event Driven Architecture.
• Proficiency in Go, Python, and SQL.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ownership of technical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining complex technical issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed team environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the future of fintech in Canada.
• Competitive compensation and equity.
• Engaged team culture with high engagement scores.
• Generous vacation, wellness days, and holiday closure.
• Remote-first environment with coworking support.
• Access to coaching and growth programs.
• Parental top-up and leave policies.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Power-up budgets for professional development.