Join Kanpla as a Senior Backend Developer

We’re looking for a talented Senior Backend Developer to help us build the ultimate platform for canteens—managing menus, orders, and user engagement. You’ll be working on a platform that serves thousands of daily users, ensuring a smooth, high-quality experience across platforms.

At Kanpla, your role makes a real difference. As a Senior Backend Engineer at our company, you will focus on improving the scalability, stability, and speed of the Kanpla platform. This role is key to helping us build a high-performing, scalable, and efficient backend architecture.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services

• Ensure the security, performance, and scalability of APIs and services.

• Address technical debt and improve the efficiency and stability of our backend systems.

• Assist in making decisions on new developments and technologies to be used.

• Contribute to proposals for our technical direction.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in improving backend systems, reducing costs, and increasing speed.

• Experience with building backends with Node.js and typescript.

• Deep knowledge of modern backend technologies and databases (SQL and NoSQL)

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS), databases, and caching layers.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to address technical debt.

Who You Are

• You’re driven by creating software that is fast, secure, and scalable.

• You care deeply about code quality, security, and long-term maintainability.

• You enjoy working in small, agile teams where every contribution matters.

Why Kanpla

At Kanpla, we’re shaping the future of canteens through innovation. We empower our team to take ownership, stay curious, and make a positive impact.

We focus on results, not where or when you work. While we’re a remote-first company, we have offices in Aarhus, Copenhagen and London. We host two company gatherings a year—one off-site, one on-site.

You’ll join a high-talent team and enjoy a competitive salary.

Commitment to Diversity

We believe that diversity fuels innovation. At Kanpla, we’re committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We celebrate all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.

How to Apply

Our process includes an initial screening, a whiteboard session, a technical task and interview, and a cultural-add evaluation. We review applications on a rolling basis, considering each candidate individually based on experience, personality, and fit.