Junior Software Developer

Who We Are  

KEV builds mission-critical financial software for K12 schools across North America. Our platform provides real-time visibility and control over how funds are collected and managed, replacing fragmented workflows with secure, modern systems that schools rely on every day. 

Trusted by more than 27,000 K12 schools managing over $8B annually, KEV delivers mission-critical software for payments, accounting, and reporting, where reliability and security matter.  Headquartered in Toronto with teams across North America, we are scaling quickly and investing deeply in cloud-native, data-driven technology. 

KEV is a place for people who care about building durable software at scale and doing work that has real impact in public education. We focus on solving hard problems, raising the bar on engineering craft, and building products that earn long-term trust from the communities we serve. 

About the Role  

You will join a small product engineering team building and maintaining the InTouch Pay web application. As a junior developer you will ship code to production early and often. You will work across the stack, though we will start you where your strengths are.

Expect to spend your first several months on well-scoped features and bug fixes: a new filter on a report, a permission toggle for a user role, a fix for a receipt total that does not match. Over time you will take on larger features.

What you will do

• Build React and TypeScript features in a large single-page application using GraphQL and Apollo Client.
• Write ASP.NET Core resolvers, services, and Entity Framework queries in C#.
• Add and update GraphQL types and mutations, then regenerate frontend types from the schema.
• Write unit tests with Vitest and xUnit, and end-to-end tests with Playwright.
• Investigate production issues using Application Insights logs and reproduce them locally.
• Participate in code review, both giving and receiving feedback.
• Work with product owners and support staff to understand how school office staff use the software.

What we are looking for

Required

• A degree in computer science or a related field.
• Working knowledge of at least one of: TypeScript or JavaScript with React, or C# with .NET. You will eventually need to know both.
• Basic understanding of relational databases and SQL.
• Familiarity with Git and pull-request-based workflows.
• Clear written communication as we try to be thorough in pull requests and tickets as well as daily conversation.
• Curiosity about how things work and the patience to read existing code before changing it.

Nice to have

• Exposure to GraphQL, either as a consumer or a schema author.
• Experience with Docker for local development.
• Any exposure to Azure or another cloud platform.
• An internship, co-op, or open source contribution where someone else reviewed your code.
• Interest in payments, fintech, or education technology.
• Motivated by learning fast and taking ownership of what you ship.

What you will learn here

• How a multi-tenant SaaS product isolates customer data and routes requests to the right database.
• How payment processing works end to end, including authorization, settlement, disputes, and reconciliation.
• How to integrate with third-party systems that do not always behave the way their documentation says.
• How to ship safely to a system that schools depend on every day.

What We Offer  

• Competitive compensation  - We believe in rewarding great work with fair, competitive pay. 

• Meaningful benefits - Because your well-being matters; both at work and at home. 

• Retirement Savings Support  - We help you plan for your future with company-matched programs, including RRSP matching in Canada and 401(k) contributions in the U.S. 

• Professional development -  We invest in your growth with ongoing learning, stretch opportunities, and continuing education, including KEV Academy for onboarding and skill-building, plus KEV University, our online platform offering a wide range of courses. 

• Hybrid model -  3 days in the office to collaborate and connect, with flexibility the rest of the week. 

• Flexible PTO -  Take the time you need to recharge with close to 4 weeks of vacation and a company-wide holiday closure 

•   Office perks  - Enjoy a fully stocked snack bar and occasional catered lunches-because we know that great conversations (and ideas) often start around good food. 

Salary Range - $80,000-90,000 

Note: We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Why You’llLove Working at KEV   

• Make a real difference every day - At KEV, your work supports children, parents, and schools across North America. We don’t just build software, we create solutions that simplify lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is rooted in impact, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of K-12 education. 
• The KEV Way - At KEV, you’ll never feel stuck in the status quo. You’ll be part of a team that’s constantly questioning, improving, and innovating-always with one guiding focus: How does this help our schools and the students they serve?It’s a culture that challenges you to do your best work while reminding you why it matters. 
• Grow with us - We’re scaling fast, and so are our people. At KEV, you’ll have real opportunities to learn, develop, and shape your career. Whether advancing in your role or exploring a new path, you’ll be supported every step of the way. 
• Work alongside excellence - You’ll be part of a team with integrity who treat their colleagues with respect. who are accomplished but humble, collaborative but accountable. It’s a place where you can do your best work while feeling supported and inspired by the people around you. 
• Celebrate Community and Culture - At KEV, we connect, recognize, and celebrate our people. Join Club KEV for team-building fun, hear directly from customers in our Voice of Customer Series, stay aligned with Monthly Townhalls, and be inspired by the KEVite Awards, where top contributors are recognized by their peers.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by an individual joining the KEV team in this or any other capacity.   

KEV Group is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with your recruiter.   

KEV Group is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

KEV may use AI-enabled tools to support components of our recruitment process. These tools are used to support human decision making. All hiring decisions are made by our People and Culture team in partnership with Hiring Managers.

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