4+ years of backend experience with Java/Kotlin or Python
2+ years of experience in building and designing UIs using Angular
Familiarity with both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms
2+ years of experience in developing and deploying container-based applications
Strong foundation in Computer Science principles
Responsibilities
Design and build user-friendly, fast, and scalable APIs
Create and design user interfaces for frontend applications
Develop and deploy applications using container technology
Contribute to the architecture using event-sourcing techniques
Build new products from scratch as part of a small, empowered team
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of 3 days in the NYC office
Equity in a rapidly growing company aiming for $400M+ ARR
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401k plan, paid time off, and paid parental leave
Autonomy to tackle significant problems with impactful work
Full Job Description
Senior Software Engineer
About This RoleAs a Senior Software Engineer at Kontakt.io, you'll build the systems that orchestrate patient milestones, identify and prioritize discharge barriers, and prevent unit-level bottlenecks before they happen. You'll work across the stack, from data models to user-facing tools, automating escalations and high-census communications across hospital operations. This is a small, product-focused team, so you'll have real ownership from day one: proposing solutions, not just executing tickets.
What You'll Do
Design and build APIs that are simple to use, fast to respond, and scalable
Build and design UIs for frontend applications
Develop and deploy container-based applications
Contribute to event-sourced architecture (Kafka and similar tooling)
Build new products from the ground up as part of a small, high-ownership team
What You Have
4+ years backend experience (Java/Kotlin, Python)
2+ years building and designing UIs for frontend applications (Angular)
Experience with both OOP and functional programming
2+ years developing and deploying container-based applications
Strong Computer Science fundamentals
Bonus Points If You Have
Experience with event-sourced architectures (Kafka or similar)
Background in healthcare, IoT, or another highly regulated industry
Logistics, Perks & Benefits
Built for collaboration - our team a hybrid schedule of 3 days/week minimum from our New York City office
Equity in a high-growth company scaling toward $400M+ ARR and backed by leading investors
Full health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k, paid time off, paid parental leave and all the tools you need to do your best work
Autonomy to solve meaningful problems with work that ships quickly and makes a difference
Compensation
The expected salary range for this role is $200,000 - $250,000 for New York-based candidates. Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. In exceptional cases, where a candidate's experience or qualifications significantly exceed those anticipated for this role, we may consider the candidate for a more senior level. This role may also be eligible for equity and bonus compensation.
Ready to Build the Future of Healthcare?
Apply now and help to build the platform that care operations run on.
About Kontakt.io
Kontakt.io is a leading provider of location-based services and proximity solutions. The company was founded in 2013 by Szymon Niemczura and is headquartered in Krakow, Poland. Kontakt.io's mission is to help businesses improve their operations and customer experiences by providing them with real-time location data and insights. The company's solutions are used in a variety of industries, including healthcare, retail, and logistics. Kontakt.io's technology is based on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons, which can be used to track the location of people and assets in real-time.
