Software Engineer, Front-End

Kora Money; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative fintech firm is seeking a Front-End Software Engineer to help design and optimize next-generation financial products. In this entrepreneurial role, you'll work with a passionate team to develop mobile and web applications while collaborating with product and marketing teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence business operations and product development in a fast-paced startup environment. If you are driven by code quality and thrive on solving complex challenges, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the financial sector.

Benefits

Stock option potential

Company-provided MacBook

Health spendings

$500 annual learning credit

Free breakfast, snacks, and drinks

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Proficient in modern technologies and frameworks, especially React and TypeScript.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with a focus on elegant solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize mobile and web apps as well as backend microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user acquisition strategies.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Git

SQL

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Master's degree in computer science

Tools

AWS

Ruby on Rails

GraphQL

Kubernetes

Kafka

Expo

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About Kora

Headquartered in Chicago, Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 1 Day RTO)

Salary: $80K-$110K CAD + Benefits

Full-Time

Company Overview

Headquartered in Chicago, Kora is the first neo-bank focused on consumer spending and financing for college students. We're on a mission to empower students through accessible financial tools and credit. At Kora, you'll work with passionate fintech enthusiasts to challenge the status quo and reshape how students manage their financial futures.

Our proprietary machine-learning risk and analytics engine powers our lending platform - helping underserved students access financing options. As part of our fast-growing team, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact and grow with us.

The Role

We're looking for a Front-End Software Engineer to join our team in Toronto. This is a highly entrepreneurial role with the opportunity to design, build, and optimize next-generation fintech products using modern technologies.

You'll collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Growth teams to enhance user acquisition and retention strategies. Beyond engineering, you'll gain exposure to business operations, strategy, and product development - perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

Ideally, we're looking for a developer who takes pride in their code, not just their frameworks, and they don't settle, they dream big and make it happen!

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize Kora's mobile and web apps and backend microservices
• Participate in designing Kora's next-generation software architecture and tech stack
• Build scalable, elegant solutions to complex challenges
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers
• Manage integrations with third-party APIs

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
• Proficient in React, TypeScript, Git, SQL
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Experience writing intuitive, modular code using design patterns
• Ability to solve complex problems with elegant solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science or a related field
• Experience with mobile SDKs, Expo, AWS, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, Kubernetes, Kafka
• Strong understanding of UI/UX principles

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $80K-$110K CAD
• Stock option potential
• Company-provided MacBook
• Health spendings
• $500 annual learning credit
• Free breakfast, snacks, and drinks in the office
• Hybrid work model (1 day/week in office)
• Be part of a mission-driven fintech revolution

Ready to help shape the future of student finance? Apply now.