Senior Developer at Korto

About Korto

Korto provides summaries of key ideas from books in easily accessible ways and for free, so that everyone around the world can benefit. Founded by a successful German software entrepreneur, we are a growing global team of ambitious professionals collaborating remotely across national and cultural boundaries to create excellent learning offers for both developed and developing countries.

The Role

You will work with the founder and contracted IT outsourcing companies in a team to create the backend or frontend of our software platform, depending on your area of expertise.

We work on several key areas including:

• Creating a database of book titles
• Developing web crawlers and scrapers to identify bestsellers and support marketing
• Building a workflow management system for our summary authors and translators
• Integrating AI and other tools for enhancing writing and audio production processes
• Developing apps for end users

What We Offer

We believe in ongoing professional development. We will select professional development courses together and provide you with an experienced coach, either internally or externally, to support your growth.

Work Environment

We operate as a remote team of freelancers. You will need to have or secure a calm office space for yourself and be prepared to participate in regular online meetings.

Your Profile

• Passion for contributing to equal opportunities for all people around the world
• Clearly demonstrated competence in software programming
• Excellent proficiency in written English, or willingness to reach that level quickly
• Ambitious, intelligent, and analytical mindset
• Responsible and reliable in completing tasks

Position Details

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Accra, Ghana
Category: IT/Telecom