
Software Developer II – Full-Stack, Backend Focus
KOHO
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$100,000 - CA$130,000 per year
About the role
- Building backend services in Go, working with PostgreSQL and DynamoDB, implementing message-driven architectures with RabbitMQ, and contributing to production systems
- Working on frontend development by making changes to our mobile app (Angular/Ionic), web app (React), and admin tools with support from frontend-focused teammates
- Owning medium to large features from end-to-end, working with senior engineers to design solutions and implementing both the backend and frontend components
- Breaking down epics into manageable stories, identifying technical risks, and working autonomously on most tasks
- Part of the on-call rotation, learning how to monitor and manage features in production using Datadog and other observability tools
- Reviewing pull requests and providing feedback to help other developers learn and grow
Requirements
- Solid backend experience with Go, including understanding of goroutines, channels, and Go best practices
- Comfortable with PostgreSQL and DynamoDB, and can write efficient SQL queries
- Experience with RESTful APIs and understand how to design endpoints that serve frontend applications
- Familiarity with frontend development—you understand HTML/CSS/JavaScript basics and are eager to work with React and Angular
- Curious about the full request flow from UI click to database query and want to understand how all the pieces fit together
- Team player who proactively supports others, asks questions when stuck, and documents what you learn
- Comfortable working on production systems and ready to join the on-call rotation with team support
Benefits
- Competitive compensation & equity
- Generous vacation + Wellness days + Flex Days + holiday closure
- Remote-first environment + coworking support + yearly all hands retreat
- Access to coaching & growth programs
- Parental top-up & leave policies
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Power-up budgets for books, home office setup, phone & internet, AI tools, and professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
GoPostgreSQLDynamoDBRabbitMQAngularIonicReactRESTful APIsSQLHTML/CSS/JavaScript
Soft skills
team playerproactive supportcommunicationproblem-solvingautonomyfeedbackcuriositydocumentation