Remote Intermediate Software Engineer, Backend Foundations

Description:

• Jobber is seeking an Intermediate Software Engineer to join their Software Engineering team, focusing on backend technology.
• The role involves collaborating with a Scrum team to build an industry-leading product that supports small home service businesses.
• Responsibilities include designing, developing, and delivering features that meet customer needs, writing and maintaining clean and scalable code, and participating in code reviews.
• The position offers opportunities for learning and growth through collaboration and knowledge sharing with team members.
• The Backend Foundations team is crucial to Jobber’s innovation and success, providing the core technology for the platform.
• The work environment is flexible, allowing employees to work remotely within Canada or from the Edmonton or Toronto offices.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have proficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies is required.
• A structured understanding of common backend frameworks, technologies, and patterns is necessary.
• Experience with observability tools such as DataDog is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset are essential.
• A willingness to learn, adapt, and grow as part of a team is important.
• It is beneficial to have experience with the development stack including React, React Native, TypeScript, and Ruby on Rails.
• Familiarity with GraphQL API Layer and its optimization, as well as experience with scalable distributed systems and background processing frameworks, is a plus.

Benefits:

• Jobber offers a total compensation package that includes an extended health benefits package with fully paid premiums, retirement savings plan matching, and stock options.
• There is a dedicated Talent Development function, including Development Coaches, to support career growth and goal achievement.
• Employees receive support for various breaks, including vacation, health days, birthday off, and parental leave top-ups.
• The role provides a unique opportunity to impact a $400-billion industry that currently lacks a dominant player.
• Jobber fosters a supportive and humble work environment, emphasizing the importance of customer care and teamwork.