Ktor Backend Specialist
Scalable Kotlin Backends with Ktor
Principal-level Ktor expertise, contracted through Vectencia Ltd. Build high-performance APIs and microservices with Kotlin's lightweight, coroutine-powered framework.
Why Ktor?
- Lightweight, Kotlin-first framework by JetBrains
- Native coroutine support for high concurrency
- Seamless integration with Kotlin Multiplatform
- Type-safe routing and serialisation
- Full control without framework magic
- Cloud-native and containerisation ready
Services Offered
API Development
Design and build RESTful and GraphQL APIs with Ktor. Type-safe routing, serialisation, and comprehensive error handling.
Microservices Architecture
Design scalable microservices with Ktor. Event-driven patterns, service discovery, and cloud-native deployments.
Database Integration
Integrate with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and other databases using Exposed, Ktorm, or raw SQL with proper connection pooling.
Performance Optimisation
Optimise Ktor applications for high throughput and low latency. Coroutine tuning, caching strategies, and profiling.
Hands-on Development
Embedded as a Principal Backend Developer through Vectencia Ltd, delivering production-ready Kotlin backends.
Team Upskilling
Workshops and mentoring on Ktor, Kotlin Coroutines, and server-side Kotlin best practices.
Technology Expertise
- Ktor Server
- Ktor Client
- Kotlin Coroutines
- Kotlinx Serialization
- Exposed ORM
- Koin DI
- PostgreSQL / MongoDB
- Docker / Kubernetes
- OpenAPI / Swagger
Portfolio
Projects I've contributed to for leading brands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ktor is lightweight, Kotlin-first, and uses coroutines natively. It offers more control with less magic compared to Spring. Choose Ktor for microservices, APIs, and when you want a lean, performant backend. Spring remains a good choice for enterprise applications requiring its extensive ecosystem.
Yes. Ktor is developed and maintained by JetBrains and is used in production by many companies. It powers high-traffic APIs and is well-suited for cloud-native deployments on AWS, GCP, and Azure.
Yes. Ktor works seamlessly with Kotlin Multiplatform, allowing you to share networking code, data models, and validation logic between your backend and mobile/web clients. This is ideal for teams already using KMP.
Ktor has built-in support for JWT, OAuth, session-based auth, and more. I implement secure authentication flows, rate limiting, input validation, and follow OWASP best practices for API security.
Yes. I help design RESTful and GraphQL APIs with proper versioning, error handling, and OpenAPI/Swagger documentation. Good API design is crucial for maintainability and developer experience.
Both options are available. As a UK-based contractor through Vectencia Ltd, I offer remote engagements worldwide and can accommodate on-site work within the UK and Europe when required.
Ready to Build Your Kotlin Backend?
Let's discuss how Ktor can power your next API or microservice architecture.
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