Senior Backend Engineer - Python/AWS
MoovSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
$150,000 – $200,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial Services, SaaSIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must have over 5 years of professional software engineering experience, including prior experience with Node and AWS in a production environment. Proficiency with Typescript is a plus. The ideal candidate is comfortable in a high-intensity, remote work setting, thrives in ambiguity, and is motivated to use AI, automation, and data tools.
Responsibilities
As a senior backend engineer, you will contribute meaningfully to the codebase and help build performant and stable systems at scale. You will have input into long-term architectural and technical design decisions and help establish the company's technical foundation. Your role will involve a variety of tasks as part of a small, early-stage team, requiring adaptability to shifting priorities and effective collaboration between backend and frontend.
Skills
Backend Engineering
Node.js
TypeScript
AWS
System Design
Scalability
Performance Optimization
AI
Automation
Data Tools
Kobo
Provides eReaders and digital reading apps
About Kobo
Rakuten Kobo Inc., a leading player in digital reading technology, provides a sophisticated ecosystem for seamless access to ebooks across various devices through its range of eReaders and Kobo App. This company is ideal for individuals passionate about transforming and enhancing the global reading experience, offering a highly collaborative environment that supports over 30 million users worldwide. Employees can thrive on opportunities to interact with cutting-edge technology while contributing to an expansive digital library that enriches both the accessibility and enjoyment of reading.
Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2009Year Founded
$395.9MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Consumer Software, EducationIndustries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Health Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) Company Match
Commuter Benefits
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Employee Discounts
Parental Leave
Professional Development Budget
Training Programs
Meal Benefits
Company Social Events
Risks
Increased competition from Amazon's Kindle Unlimited may attract Kobo's customers.
The rise of audiobook platforms like Audible may impact Kobo's e-book sales.
Free online reading platforms could reduce demand for Kobo's paid e-books.
Differentiation
Kobo supports multiple formats, including EPUB and PDF, unlike some competitors.
Kobo offers nearly 4 million titles in 68 languages, a diverse selection.
Kobo's platform synchronizes bookmarks across devices, enhancing user convenience.
Upsides
Audiobook integration could increase user engagement and revenue for Kobo.
Sustainability initiatives may attract environmentally conscious consumers to Kobo.
AI-powered personalization can enhance user experience and retention on Kobo's platform.
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