Senior Applied AI Systems Developer / Architect at Kick

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Life Sciences, Healthcare TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience designing and implementing high scale systems handling large loads or frequent interactions
Full stack expertise, especially in environments where rapid iteration matters
Strong understanding of APIs, databases, distributed systems, and enterprise architecture patterns
Hands on experience integrating AI and LLM based capabilities into real products
Mastery of AI Coding Assistance: Skilled at orchestrating LLM coding assistants to accelerate development
Able to guide models with clarity, structure, and intent
Understands how to pair human judgment with AI generated code
Able to detect when AI output is drifting or inefficient and course correct effectively

Responsibilities

Architect and Build AI Enriched Systems: Lead the design and development of features across Genome’s full stack
Architect modular, scalable, and maintainable systems that handle high user volume and frequent interactions
Evaluate new technologies quickly to identify high leverage opportunities
Ensure solutions support performance, reliability, and operational awareness
Develop With Speed, Intention, and Quality: Use LLM powered coding assistants (such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, and Antigravity) as orchestration tools to accelerate development
Maintain high code quality while using AI to reduce development time
Build prototypes rapidly and convert them into stable, production ready features
Integrate AI services from platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google
Monitor and adjust for model drift, unexpected behavior, or performance issues
Work directly with product and business stakeholders to convert (sometimes) ambiguous requirements into clear execution plans
Identify requirement gaps early and help shape the right solutions
Balance feasibility, speed, and business impact when determining approach
Build for the Business: Understand Genome’s role as a business driving platform
Design features and systems that reflect business goals, operational realities, and user needs
Ensure solutions directly support decision making, efficiency, and organizational awareness
Partner with other developers, designers, Genome leadership, and AI strategists to deliver integrated solutions
Help build team alignment around system design and implementation priorities

Skills

Full Stack Development

Systems Architecture

Large Language Models

Scalable Systems

Modular Design

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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