💻 Remote Kotlin Software Engineer

🌟 Help Build the Future of Scalable Digital Experiences

Are you passionate about creating elegant backend systems that are robust and easy to maintain? We seek a Remote Kotlin Software Engineer to join our fast-paced and inclusive workplace. In this fully remote position, you'll design and implement highly scalable microservices, collaborate across time zones, and grow alongside a diverse team dedicated to innovation, empathy, and purpose-driven development.

We understand that great code is written by individuals who feel supported, respected, and inspired. That’s why we prioritize flexibility, autonomy, and psychological safety in everything we do. If you want to make an impact while working from anywhere in the world, you might have just found your next home.

🧠 What You’ll Be Doing

🔧 Core Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems using Kotlin, ensuring clean, testable, and scalable code.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across product, design, and engineering teams to transform product requirements into user-centric software features.
• Implement RESTful APIs and asynchronous processing pipelines.
• Design scalable architecture patterns that support millions of users globally.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
• Perform code reviews with empathy and a focus on continuous learning.
• Troubleshoot production issues and optimize system performance across distributed systems.

🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Cooperate with mobile and frontend teams to ensure API consistency.
• Coordinate with QA engineers to define and automate testing strategies.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure seamless CI/CD workflows and efficient cloud deployments.

🌍 A Culture That Celebrates You

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace that values every voice. Our diverse team spans multiple continents, backgrounds, and perspectives. Team members have shared how mentorship from senior developers helped them grow into engineering leads or how parental leave policies allowed them to embrace family time without career compromise fully.

Whether a mid-level developer or a seasoned engineer seeking meaning in your work, you’ll find purpose here. Psychological safety, transparency, and authenticity aren’t buzzwords—they’re the foundation of how we operate.

🛠️ Tools & Technologies You’ll Use

• Kotlin and Spring Boot for backend services
• PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB for data storage
• Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform for infrastructure automation
• AWS, GCP, or Azure, depending on project needs
• Git, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack

We believe in using the best tool for the job and are open to exploring emerging technologies that align with our values and mission.

🎓 What We’re Looking For

📋 Required Qualifications

• At least three years of hands-on experience building backend systems, preferably in remote teams
• Strong proficiency in Kotlin and JVM-based environments
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design, functional programming principles, and system architecture
• Experience working with REST APIs and asynchronous messaging (e.g., Kafka or RabbitMQ)
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases
• Comfort with Docker containers and CI/CD practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with fluency in English

🌱 Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience working in a remote-first, globally distributed team
• Contributions to open-source projects or developer communities
• Exposure to GraphQL, gRPC, or event-driven microservices
• Familiarity with domain-driven design or clean architecture

We know that not every qualified candidate ticks every box. If you're excited about this role but unsure if you're the perfect fit, we encourage you to apply anyway.

🌈 Inclusion Is Our Foundation

We actively foster an equal opportunity environment where individuals of all identities, abilities, and backgrounds feel seen, heard, and supported. Our team includes caregivers, career changers, neurodiverse engineers, and those returning to tech after breaks. Everyone’s journey matters—and we make space for it.

We’ve helped engineers from underrepresented communities transition into tech leadership, supported LGBTQIA+ developers with inclusive benefits, and championed accessibility initiatives in our platforms. You’ll never be asked to hide who you are. We believe your unique perspective will help shape the future of our products.

🌐 Work Where You Thrive

This fully remote role offers flexible hours that align with your peak productivity, not just the clock. You’ll have the autonomy to define your day while still being deeply connected to a collaborative, transparent, high-performing team.

We provide a remote stipend, wellness benefits, and the tools to do your best work from anywhere. Whether joining us from a bustling city or the quiet countryside, you'll be empowered to bring your whole self to work.

💡 Growth That’s Built In

We invest in your long-term success. With annual learning budgets, mentorship opportunities, and internal mobility programs, you’ll have access to the resources you need to elevate your career. Several of our engineers have grown into tech leads or shifted into new stacks with our full support.

Whether you want to deepen your expertise in Kotlin or explore architectural leadership, we’ll be behind you every step.

📈 Compensation

• Annual Salary: $127,151
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Equity participation for qualifying roles
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits (region-dependent)
• Generous time-off policies

🚀 Let’s Build the Future Together

Are you ready to join a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is prioritized, and your voice matters? If you're excited to build software that impacts lives while being supported by a diverse and inclusive team, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to begin your next chapter as a Remote Kotlin Software Engineer and help shape the future of human-centered technology from wherever you are.