Software Engineer, Platform

EngineeringFull TimeToronto, ON

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Welcome to Kooltra! We are at the forefront of revolutionizing the financial landscape by building a distributed system that brings order and clarity to the vast and decentralized world of financial service providers. As a dynamic team with an ambitious vision, we are on the lookout for individuals who are passionate about software engineering, eager to shape the future of finance, and are ready to make a significant impact.


At Kooltra, every team member is valued, and we firmly believe in:

  • Continuous learning and the free exchange of knowledge and expertise.
  • Being receptive to diverse perspectives and constructive feedback.
  • Demonstrating unwavering commitment, even if it means stepping out of one's comfort zone.
  • Fostering a global collaboration as we are proud to be a remote-first company.

Software Engineer, Platform

Join us in this pivotal role as we embark on our next phase of innovation. As a platform engineer at Kooltra, you will be instrumental in crafting the next generation of financial transaction processing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and refine mission-critical infrastructure to cater to feature and implementation developers, leveraging technologies like Kotlin, Kafka, Kubernetes, Salesforce, and AWS Serverless, including Lambdas, SQS, and DynamoDB.
  • Promote engaging experience both internal and external developers by leveraging OpenAPI documentation-first and industry standards integration patterns
  • Architect scalable platform services capable of handling millions of trades daily, using cutting-edge cloud technologies and industry best practices.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to shape and execute a long-term vision for maintaining and expanding Kooltra as a developer-centric platform.
  • Produce high-caliber, maintainable, well-tested code that aligns with team objectives.

What Makes You Stand Out:

  • A minimum of 5 years in software engineering, with a focus on Java or Kotlin.
  • At least 3 years of hands-on experience in distributed software development, utilizing technologies such as Kafka, SQS, Kubernetes, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, ElasticSearch, RedShift, and expertise in event-driven system design.
  • 3 years of proficiency in DevOps with tools like Github Actions and Terraform.
  • A proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining production services
  • A relentless drive to create a transformative financial system for the next generation.

Why Kooltra?

  • Growth Opportunities: Continuous learning sessions, workshops, and training to enhance your skills.
  • Diverse & Inclusive Culture: Work with a global team that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
  • Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits.
  • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and a remote-first approach.


Become a part of our journey and contribute to the evolution of the financial industry. Apply now!