> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2722661-software-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2722661-software-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Software Engineer

- **Company:** KONTAKT LLC
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Object-Oriented Software Development, Backend, Kotlin, Build Management, AngularJS, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-kontakt-io-8323587

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

As 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


## Related Videos

- [Kubernetes Native Java](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/383-kubernetes-native-java)
- [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living)
- [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock)
- [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse)
- [How to kill JavaScript from your Stack with HTMX and Kotlin](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1427-how-to-kill-javascript-from-your-stack-with-htmx-and-kotlin)
- [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it)

## Related Articles

- [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)
- [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [7 Most Popular Web Developer Jobs in Europe](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/163-7-most-popular-web-developer-jobs-in-europe)