Senior Software Developer

As a Senior Kotlin Backend Developer you will spearhead the continued development of our backend systems for a software product focused on customer purchase history analysis. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about building robust, scalable REST APIs and enjoys working with data-driven applications. You will be the technical lead for the backend development team, making architectural decisions, writing clean and efficient Kotlin code, and ensuring our backend services are secure, maintainable, and performant.

Who are we:

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the food service industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire food service ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated.   

Today, we are one of the largest players in food service, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to food service excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry. 

We are focused on performance, not presence. What matters is not that you are sitting in front of your computer from 9am to 5pm, but rather that you build highly effective and efficient software within agreed timelines. In practice, this might mean working extra hours some days to hit that while having other days that allow for more free time and recovery. Our goal is for Buyers Edge Platform to be a place where people are able to work in a way that is the most efficient and effective for them. This will enable us all to enjoy the solutions we build and the team we are on.

We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

 Your impact:

• Lead the design and implementation of RESTful APIs using Kotlin
• Architect and maintain scalable backend systems and services
• Drive performance tuning and optimization of backend processes using best coding practices
• Implement analytics and data processing features based on large data repositories
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality features
• Guide and mentor other backend engineers, providing code reviews and technical leadership
• Stay up-to-date with Kotlin and backend development best practices and trends
• Preferred experience in a lead or senior role on a backend team
• Familiarity with Kotlin-based server-side frameworks (e.g. Spring Boot, Ktor)
• Exposure to event-driven notification systems (e.g., WebSockets, PubNub)
• Prior experience working on customer analytics platforms

About you:

• 7+ years of backend development experience, with at least 2+ years in Kotlin
• Proficiency in Kotlin and Spring Boot (experience with Java a plus)
• Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs
• Solid experience with data modeling and working with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Experience implementing or supporting analytics and data processing pipelines
• Deep understanding of concurrency, multithreading, and performance optimization in JVM-based systems
• Proficient in writing unit, integration, and load tests
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud deployment, and containerized deployments (e.g., AWS, Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset
• Git proficiency, including branching strategies, resolving complex merge conflicts, and working with large codebases in collaborative environments
• Strong understanding of the full SDLC
• Comfortable working in agile and collaborative environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Preferred experience with UNIX/Linux and JIRA/Confluence
• Experience with Redshift, and JPA a plus
• Experience with Angular or React a plus
• Familiarity with Spring Boot, Ktor, or other Kotlin-based backend frameworks
• Preferred experience in a lead or senior role on a backend team
• Exposure to event-driven notification systems (e.g., WebSockets, PubNub)
• Prior experience working on customer analytics platforms.
• BA/BS in a technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience

Not sure you meet every qualification? Studies show that diverse applicants often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Buyers Edge Platform, we value authenticity and inclusion—if you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for!

What's in this for you:

• Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match.
• Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.
• Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.