Fullstack .NET Developer, Rakuten Kobo
Digital bookseller
Job no longer available
Digital bookseller
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To bring the power of reading to the world.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as a Full Stack or .NET Developer
- Proficiency in .NET development (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core/ .NET)
- Strong experience with React JS for front-end development
- Solid understanding of relational databases, specifically SQL Server
- Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
- Familiarity with software testing methodologies and tools
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A passion for learning and staying up-to-date with new technologies
Desirable
- Knowledge of supply chain management principles
- Experience with AI/ML concepts and their application in software development (e.g., using AI for data analysis, predictive modeling, or automation)
- Experience with GraphQL
What the job involves
- Rakuten Kobo is looking for a Fullstack .NET Developer to join our team and be instrumental in building the next generation of supply chain solutions that will directly impact our efficiency and bottom line.
- You'll be at the forefront of innovation, using cutting-edge technologies to solve real-world supply chain challenges.
- You will play a crucial role in building and maintaining innovative solutions that drive efficiency and optimize our supply chain operations.
- You will be responsible for developing both front-end and back-end components of our applications, working with a modern technology stack including .NET, React JS, SQL Server, and MongoDB.
- This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, collaborate with a talented team, and grow your skills in a fast-paced environment
- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable web applications using .NET, React JS, SQL Server, and MongoDB
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
- Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment
- Collaborate with other developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs
- Troubleshoot and debug issues in a timely manner
- Contribute to code reviews and ensure code quality
- Participate in agile development methodologies
- Work closely with the SCM team to understand their needs and develop solutions that meet those needs
- Contribute to the improvement of our development processes and tools
Our take
Long-form content is having a resurgence. That’s great news for the e-reader industry, of which Rakuten’s Kobo battles with Amazon’s Kindle for ownership.
The e-reader giant has changed tack in recent years to pursue growth via integrations and partnerships. A notable example is its native device integration with Pocket, a wishlist app loved by millions of readers.
The company is hoping that these partnerships and product improvements will allow it to finally break the US market where it most struggles for market share with Kindle.
Amazon has consistently shown its willingness to drop prices to protect its position in any market it plays in. That means that Kobo will have to demonstrate true product superiority to make a dent while protecting its margins.
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Company benefits
- "Work from anywhere" policy
- Flexible hours
- Internet/phone/commuting allowance
- Daily meal allowance when in the office
- $500 CAD flexible spending account
- Parental leave top-up
- Unlimited sick and mental health days
- 4-day summer holiday weekends
- RRSP matching, bonus and stock options
- Free Kobo eReader
- Free weekly book of your choice
- Volunteer time off
Company HQ
Liberty Village, Toronto, ON
Leadership
Michael Tamblyn
(CEO)Part of the founding team of Kobo, Michael previously held the role of Chief Content Officer. Michael has also been the founding CEO of the supply chain agency, BookNet Canada and co-founded Canada’s first online bookstore, Bookshelf.ca, purchased by Indigo Books & Music in 1998.
Anna Giagkou
(CFO)Prior to joining Rakuten Kobo in 2021, Anna was the CFO of Cox Automotive Canada.
Nimod Narayanan
(CTO)Nimod joined Rakuten Kobo in 2022 as VP of Technology, he then became the SVP of Technology in 2023, and CTO in 2025. Prior to this, he spent nearly 4 years at Rogers Communications joining as a Senior Development Manager before becoming a Director of eCommerce & Personalization and then Senior Director of Digital Platforms & Services.
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