About you:
You understand how computers work and what role an operating system plays. You know why the Linux kernel is written in C and not any other language. You have a favorite file system, you know what a syscall is and you are comfortable exploring /proc and /sys. You like using Go every day, are not afraid of Makefiles and you enjoy when thousands of servers bend to your will.
You should also be comfortable joining an early stage company with a dynamic future. We offer a great salary, but expect you to value the equity as well. In return we will be very transparent with you about the company finances and outlook. You are joining a founding team and we want you to enjoy the ride.
If you are this kind of person, here is what you will be working on:
About Gravitational:
Gravitational, an early stage systems & cloud startup, is looking for ambitious and talented people. We are well-funded by fantastic Silicon Valley investors. We are an experienced team: we founded Mailgun which was acquired by Rackspace, we created Vulcand and some other cool stuff at Rackspace and are authors of Teleport and Telekube.
We are hackers. We love Linux and low level systems programming and we love helping open source communities and other engineers to get things done.
We are also dedicated to our friends, families, and hobbies outside of work. Our past experiences building companies taught us about the importance of life and work balance. It matters even more when you are building a lasting company, like Gravitational.
About the tech:
You'll be using Go as your primary weapon, but we expect you to be comfortable reading and navigating C code bases.
You don’t have to be an expert in these things, but you should be ready and excited to become one:
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About the Role:
Our tech team is made up of creative problem solvers who think differently and believe in the impossible. The team is actively trying to change financial services in Canada, and we’re looking for sharp and fun-lovin’ people to join us. Maybe that's you?
As a Backend Developer at KOHO, you will be creating backend APIs for some pretty slick tools that will power the operations of KOHO. Pretty neat, right? The results of your work will support the day-to-day functioning of KOHO and will directly impact our (beloved!) users' experience.
Desired Skills & Experience:
• 2+ years of industry software engineer and architecture experience • A familiarity with the SDLC • A passion for technology • A passion for hands-on data-driven architecture • Competence in one or more programming languages • A deep interest in automation and quality assurance • A commitment to data-driven insights
Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Go (a.k.a. Golang) • Postgres • RabbitMQ • Amazon AWS • Docker • Event Sourcing • Command Query Responsibility Segregation (CQRS) • Staged Event-Driven Architecture (SEDA) • Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
Bonus Round Skills + Experience:
• Ionic • PhoneGap • AngularJS • TypeScript • Machine Learning • Data Science • Startup experience
Joining the (lovely) KOHO Team:
We invest time and resources into making sure KOHO is as good as the people we hire. Our culture is one of collaboration, creativity, and diverse perspective.
Just some of the reasons to apply:
• Solve an important problem with an exceptional team • Earn equity in a company you believe in • Growth-minded company, including access to a personal coach • Full health and dental coverage • Dog friendly office! • Snacks, beer, and weekly team lunches • Unlimited personal time to give you the flexibility you need!
The Fine Print:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and uniqueness at our company.
KOHO is trusted with highly sensitive information. Upon joining the team, you may be asked to undergo security screening including a criminal record check.
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