Backend Engineer - Mobile Platform/Ruby on Rails (Hybrid)

At Homebase, we value not only your technical skills but also your passion, creativity, and drive to make a difference. We want you to feel at home, surrounded by like-minded individuals working together to achieve ambitious goals.

As a Homie, you are a bar raiser, which means you come with:

• 5+ years of Software Development experience 

• 3+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails and React.js preferred

• English Language Proficiency

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience

• Formidable HTML/CSS/JavaScript and MVC software framework experience.

• Solid understanding of SQL and data modeling for scalability and performance.

• Knowledge of Git, Github, and development using pull requests.

• Experience working in an agile environment.

• Able to compare various languages and frameworks objectively.

You will make an impact by:

Designing, building, and implementing incredible software solutions that enhance the value of the Homebase software platform to impact the lives of our customers. You will be a part of a passionate and dynamic community determined to take innovation to the next level.  

• You’ll drive product engineering end-to-end for the web to deliver value to our customers. 

• You will contribute to the evolution of our current engineering strategy and development process. 

• You will have the opportunity to impact our software architecture by evaluating emerging and existing technologies

• You will work on your own with little supervision and mentor junior software engineers

What We Offer

• Stock Options - Everyone is an Owner! 

• Competitive group health benefits  coverage for you and your eligible dependents

• Group Investments, TFSA as well as an RRSP plan which offers a 4% company match

• Employer supplemented Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

• Company-paid holidays and 20 days accrued PTO per year

• Continued learning and development stipend

• Paid parental leave after 1-year of service

• Top-of-the-line equipment and stipend for workspace setup

• Work from home days, Monday, Thursday, & Friday

• Meals provided at our vibrant workspaces

• Team offsites and monthly opportunities to engage with fellow Homies

What to Expect During the Interview Process:

• Meet the Talent Team

• Meet the Hiring Manager

• Participate in technical interviews

• Professional Reference Checks

• Background Check + Offer Stage

• Welcome to the team, Homie💜🎉

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Homebase

At Homebase, we take pride in fostering a welcoming space where every Homie of every gender, age, orientation, culture and walk of life can be their full selves. Diverse perspectives empower us to build the best-in-class platform for small businesses and hourly shift workers. We recognize that experience comes in many forms, so if you think you’re close to what we’re looking for (even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications), we encourage you to apply!

**Interview Recording Notice:

By participating in interviews with Homebase, you consent to the use of Metaview, a recording and transcription tool, during the interview process. Please be aware that all interviews may be recorded and transcribed for the purpose of evaluating candidates and ensuring the quality of our recruitment process. If you do not consent to being recorded, please inform the Talent Team at the beginning of the call, and appropriate arrangements will be made to accommodate your preference. Your privacy is important to us, and the recorded interviews will only be used for internal evaluation and assessment of candidates.

👋 Hey, We’re Homebase

Unstoppable teams start here.

Homebase is the everything app for hourly teams—built to simplify the day-to-day and superpower local businesses. With tools for scheduling, time clocks, payroll, communication, HR, and more, we help teams stay connected and in control. Today, over 100,000 small (but mighty) businesses rely on us to make work radically easier. Together, we’ve tracked over a billion hours for 2.5+ million workers—and we’re just getting started.

At Homebase, we celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all candidates and do not discriminate based on any legally protected status. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know—we’re committed to ensuring fair and equitable access for all.