Platform Developer, Intermediate at Kick

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

3–5 years of professional frontend engineering experience
Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and SASS/SCSS
Experience with one or more Content Management Systems (CMS) platforms (AEM, Contentful, Drupal)
Familiarity with CMS component models, templating, and authoring workflows
Solid understanding of DOM, browser APIs, and event-driven programming
Strong debugging skills and use of browser dev tools
Awareness of accessibility (WCAG 2.1+) and SEO best practices
Version control using Git and working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering tools (Claude, Cursor AI) for code generation, refactoring, and documentation
Experience working with design collaboration tools such as Sketch, Figma, and Photoshop

Responsibilities

Build and maintain modular frontend components integrated into CMS platforms (ex: AEM, Contentful, Drupal)
Translate design systems into responsive, accessible, and cross-browser compatible code
Develop features using JavaScript (ES6+), React fundamentals, and SASS/CSS architecture
Implement API integrations (REST/GraphQL), including data fetching, transformation, and caching
Refactor legacy jQuery into modern ES6+ or React-based solutions
Conduct web performance audits using Lighthouse and Google PageSpeed, applying improvements as needed
Implement analytics tagging across platforms, including Adobe data layer, GTM, and Floodlight
Build and validate form payloads, using regex where needed for validation and parsing
Resolve complex bug fixes and collaborate with QA teams to test across supported browsers
Work within GitHub workflows: create PRs, review code, and follow branch/merge standards
Use Jira and Confluence to track tasks, document progress, and collaborate across delivery teams
Read and discuss BRDs, contributing to solutioning and clarifying requirements
Participate in in-scope/out-of-scope discussions, documenting assumptions and trade-offs
Produce technical documentation for components, integrations, and delivery approaches
Provide screenshots and structured technical notes to support review and approval processes
Partner with Senior Developers on performance optimization (lazy loading, code splitting, etc.)
Participate in peer reviews, estimation sessions, and delivery retrospectives
Mentor junior developers and share knowledge of best practices
Brainstorm technical solutions with colleagues and propose efficiencies during iteration cycles
Step in hands-on when projects require direct coding or troubleshooting support
Work aligned to the EST timezone to support distributed delivery teams

Skills

JavaScript

React

CSS

HTML

SASS

REST

GraphQL

Contentful

Adobe Experience Manager

Drupal

GitHub

Jira

Confluence

Lighthouse

Google PageSpeed

Kick

Financial management for small businesses and creators

About Kick

Kick.co helps small business owners, freelancers, and creators manage their finances more effectively. The company offers a range of services that simplify bookkeeping, maximize tax deductions, and provide cash back opportunities. Users connect their debit or credit cards to Kick.co's platform, which automatically categorizes their business income and expenses, saving them significant time and reducing audit risks. Kick.co operates on a subscription model, providing both automated and human-assisted support, ensuring users receive timely and personalized financial advice. Unlike traditional banks, Kick.co partners with Blue Ridge Bank N.A. to offer banking services. The goal of Kick.co is to help its users save time and money, with the average member saving around $15,452 annually through tax deductions and cash back, while also fostering a community for sharing financial tips.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$8.8MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

FintechIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Company Equity

Risks

Increased competition from new AI-driven bookkeeping startups.

Sudden influx of users may strain Kick's resources and service quality.

Dependence on Blue Ridge Bank N.A. for banking services poses potential risks.

Differentiation

Kick offers a unique social banking platform for crowdsourcing tax deductions.

The platform automates bookkeeping, saving users 40 to 80 hours annually.

Kick combines AI-driven advice with human-assisted support for personalized financial management.

Upsides

Kick can capture market share from Bench's 12,000 former clients.

Recent $9 million funding supports growth and AI-driven financial solutions.

Increased demand for automated bookkeeping due to Bench's shutdown.

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