Lead Engineer - Full Stack at Kunai

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in back-end web development
  • 5+ years of experience developing with Java
  • 3+ years of experience working in a cloud environment
  • Proven experience mentoring and leading software development teams
  • Bachelor’s Degree, or in lieu of a degree, demonstrating in addition to the minimum years of experience required for the role, three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in technology for each missing year of college

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers to deliver high-quality back-end solutions for our credit card decisioning platform
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define and implement platform features that improve customer experience
  • Design and develop scalable, secure, and efficient back-end services using Java and cloud technologies
  • Ensure best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration
  • Contribute to the architectural design and decision-making processes for the platform
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to keep our platform competitive and innovative

Skills

Java
Back-end Development
Cloud
AWS
JavaScript
Angular
Vue
Code Review
Testing
CI/CD

Kunai

Develops and launches digital products

About Kunai

Kunai specializes in transforming ideas into fully developed products, catering to both Fortune 500 companies and emerging startups. Their process involves collaborating closely with clients, taking concepts from initial sketches to final products that can serve millions of users. Kunai's team consists of developers, designers, and product managers who work together to ensure successful project outcomes. A key aspect that sets Kunai apart from competitors is their focus on building long-term relationships with clients, exemplified by their partnership with Capital One, which led to a partial acquisition of their team. The company's goal is to help clients realize their visions by providing the expertise and support needed to bring their ideas to life.

San Ramon, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2001Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consulting, FintechIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Fully remote
Flexible hours & vacation time
Learning & development
Health, dental, & vision
Parental leave
Career coaching

Risks

Emerging fintech startups are rapidly capturing market share in digital services.
Low-code platforms may reduce demand for traditional development services.
Stricter data privacy regulations could impact development timelines and costs.

Differentiation

Kunai specializes in building digital products for financial services companies.
Kunai has a proven track record with Fortune 500 companies and unicorn startups.
Kunai's long-term client relationships led to a partial acquisition by Capital One in 2015.

Upsides

Embedded finance offers Kunai opportunities to expand service offerings.
DeFi rise allows Kunai to attract tech-savvy clients with blockchain solutions.
Growing demand for personalized financial services enables Kunai to integrate advanced analytics.

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