Backend Kotlin Developer

About the Position

At Sphere, we offer management consulting, end-to-end technology solutions, enterprise applications, software engineering, data analytics, and staff augmentation services, through onsite and remote world-class teams.

Sphere Partners has partnered with a cutting-edge insuretech company that aims to disrupt the existing legacy industry. The company uses powerful technology to offer everyday drivers better coverage for less money. Now we are looking for a Kotlin Developer to join our team.

Position

• Type: Full-time (Remote)
• Term: Long-term
• Timezone: Until 3 PM Chicago Time Zone

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain efficient, reusable, and scalable server-side code using Kotlin and TypeScript (for backend development and requires handling a complex central codebase);
• Support production applications including on-call responsibilities;
• Develop robust and secure RESTful APIs;
• Help improve, expand, and maintain our acquisition, applicant, and customer APIs;
• Design and implement database schemas with a focus on data consistency, integrity, and optimization;
• Optimize and maintain database performance for high-volume applications;
• Work with the engineering and product team to help bring the features on our ambitious roadmap to life for our customers.

Requirements

• Experience as a backend developer with a focus on Kotlin;
• Experience with TypeScript as a backend developer;
• Experience with React (at least 6 months) - will be a plus;
• Experience with database systems (PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc);
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and continuous integration tools;
• Experience with GitHub Copilot or Gemini;
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP);
• Understanding of microservices architecture and its implementation.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative development team at Sphere Partners.
• Remote work options.
• Competitive salary (details not provided).

About the Company

At Sphere, we are committed to delivering world-class technology solutions and services through our remote and onsite teams. Join us to be part of a team that is shaping the future of the insuretech industry.