Senior Backend Developer Norway/Poland

Kahoot!; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a skilled backend developer at an innovative company dedicated to making learning engaging and accessible. In this role, you will join a dynamic team responsible for developing and maintaining server-side systems that empower users worldwide to create and enjoy learning experiences. You'll work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the design of a secure and flexible platform while utilizing cutting-edge technologies like Java, Docker, and Kubernetes. If you're passionate about backend development and want to make a meaningful impact in the education sector, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Pension contribution

Gym in the office

Remote onboarding

Flexible working hours

Buddy program

Social and company events

Equity program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on scalable services.
• BSc in Computer Science or related field required.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain a robust global backend platform.
• Collaborate with product teams to deliver new features.

Skills

Backend Development

Java/Kotlin

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Services (GCP/AWS)

Automated Testing

Clean Code Practices

Elasticsearch

Education

BSc Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Google Cloud Platform

Amazon Web Services

Job description

Are you a skillful backend developer with experience building scalable backend services used by a worldwide community? Are you looking for an adventure that is meaningful and unique? If so, Kahoot! has got the job for you!

This role is based in Norway, where we have our headquarters in Oslo, and in Poland, where we have amazing offices both in Krakow and Wroclaw.

The team

As a backend developer at Kahoot!, you will be part of the team that builds and maintains all server-side systems for our learning platform. We are a multinational team of 14 developers who develop the systems that enable our users to create and play learning content that is used by a worldwide community of teachers and trainers to make learning awesome!

You will be reporting to the Engineering Manager - Backend located in Norway.

Responsibilities

1. Work with the rest of the backend team to design, build and maintain a robust, secure, and flexible global platform
2. Work with the product teams to help deliver new features and innovations
3. Work with the platform team to help enhance our server technologies and deployment processes
4. Building reusable code and libraries for future use
5. Take care of the development process from idea to production deployment and monitoring of our platform

Minimum Requirements

1. 5+ years experience as a Backend developer
2. Experience with building scalable, high-performance backend services
3. BSc Degree in Computer Science or related technical field
4. Ability to lead a server-side project through the entire software lifecycle
5. A commitment to high automated test coverage and clean code
6. Experience with Java/Kotlin
7. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
8. Experience with cloud service providers (eg. Google Cloud Platform or Amazon Web Services)

Nice to have:

1. Experience with Elasticsearch

Benefits

1. A fast-growing, international environment with an informal, fun but driven culture
2. A competitive compensation package
3. Autonomy and flexibility
4. Remote onboarding
5. Pension contribution
6. Gym in the office
7. Hybrid - remote work setup
8. Flexible working
9. Buddy program
10. Social and company events (virtual and in-person)
11. Equity program

These are the benefits applied to candidates working in Norway. As for the candidates based in Poland we offer B2B consulting agreement.

About Kahoot!

As Kahoot! is on a mission to make learning awesome, we want to empower everyone, including children, students, and employees to unlock their full learning potential. Our learning platform makes it easy for any individual or corporation to create, share, and host learning sessions that drive compelling engagement.

Launched in 2013, Kahoot!’s vision is to build the leading learning platform in the world. Since its launch, Kahoot! has hosted hundreds of millions of learning sessions with more than 10 billion participants (non-unique) in more than 200 countries and regions. The Kahoot! Group includes Clever, the leading US K-12 EdTech learning platform, together with the learning apps DragonBox, Poio, Drops, Actimo, Motimate, and Whiteboard.fi.

The Kahoot! Group is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices in the US, the UK, France, Finland, Estonia, Denmark, Spain and Poland. To learn more, visit us at kahoot.com, and let’s play!

Our K!rew

At the Kahoot! Group we champion a positive culture of collaborative learning and innovation. With a global team of more than 600 employees, representing over 50 different nationalities, we are a diverse and fun bunch of people! We work hard and celebrate our wins, tackle challenges with original ideas, and learn something new every day.

We are driven by our mission and guided by our values: playful, curious, and inclusive.

If you talk to anyone working in the Kahoot! Group, they will tell you that one of the greatest perks is being able to see how the work you do, puts a smile on the faces of kids, teachers, and learners all around the world.

We look forward to hearing from you!