Back-End Kotlin Developer - Remote
Back-End Kotlin Developer - Remote
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Job Description
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Back-End Developer with experience in Kotlin and Ktor to design develop and maintain scalable server-side applications. The ideal candidate is well-versed in microservices architecture REST APIs and modern back-end best practices. You will be part of a fast-paced team building high-performance and secure backend systems for web and mobile applications.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design develop test and maintain server-side applications using Kotlin and Ktor framework.
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Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
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Implement integrations with databases third-party APIs and internal systems.
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Work closely with front-end developers mobile engineers and DevOps to build and ship features.
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Write clean modular and maintainable code following industry best practices.
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Optimize application performance and scalability.
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Conduct code reviews and participate in architecture discussions.
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Ensure security data protection and compliance in backend systems.
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Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated testing processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
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2 to 5 years of professional experience in back-end development.
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Proficient in Kotlin with solid understanding of Ktor framework.
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Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB).
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Familiarity with microservices architecture containerization (Docker) and cloud services (e.g. AWS GCP or Azure).
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Good understanding of authentication authorization and API security best practices.
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Experience with unit testing integration testing and using testing frameworks (e.g. JUnit MockK).
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Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
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Comfortable using version control (e.g. Git).
Nice to Have:
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Experience with GraphQL gRPC or WebSockets.
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Familiarity with DevOps tools and infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform Kubernetes).
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Prior experience in agile development environments (e.g. Scrum Kanban).
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Contributions to open-source projects or personal GitHub repositories.
Employment Type
Full Time
