Backend Engineer at Homebase

Welcome to the team. At Homebase, we are on a mission to make small business teams unstoppable. We have built the ultimate platform for hourly work, handling everything from scheduling and time clocks to payroll and team communication. With over 100,000 businesses relying on our tools to manage millions of workers, we are proud to be a leader in the space. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will join an energetic group that values innovation and excellence. We want you to feel right at home here, where your creativity and technical expertise will help us continue to empower small businesses everywhere.

What you'll be doing

• You will lead product engineering efforts from start to finish, ensuring we deliver high-quality web solutions to our customers.
• You will play a key role in shaping our engineering strategy and evolving our development processes.
• You will influence our software architecture by evaluating new technologies and mentoring junior members of the team.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you should have a strong background in software development and a passion for building scalable systems. We are looking for the following qualifications:

• At least 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency with Ruby on Rails and React.js, ideally with 3 or more years of hands-on experience.
• A solid command of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and MVC frameworks.
• Expertise in SQL and data modeling to ensure high performance and scalability.
• Experience working in an Agile environment and using Git and GitHub for version control.
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related engineering field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Fluency in English and the ability to objectively evaluate different technical frameworks.

What you'll get

We believe in supporting our team members both personally and professionally. As part of our hybrid workforce in Canada, you will have access to the following benefits:

• Stock options so you can share in our success as an owner.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off, including 20 days of accrued leave per year plus company-paid holidays.
• A dedicated learning budget to support your professional growth and development.
• A flexible hybrid work environment.