Software Engineer 2 , Infrastructure/ Developer Tooling at Homebase

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

3+ years of experience in Software Development or Infrastructure Engineering
Ability to think with a mindset that focuses on internal customer needs and improving platform for great developer experience
Keen eyes and take initiative to proactively improve codebases and practices
Strong background in infrastructure with experience in AWS and cloud services
Familiarity with developer tooling and improving developer experience using data-driven metrics
Skills to identify and resolve issues using observability tools
Some experience with, or interest in learning Ruby to maintain Ruby-based internal tools
Some experience acting as a point of contact for infrastructure needs and helping answer questions during on-call rotations
Proficiency with infrastructure as code tools, preferably Terraform
Solid understanding of containerized applications and deployment processes
AI fluency: experimented with AI tools, and curious about retooling workflows with automation to boost developer productivity

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain infrastructure and developer tooling that empower Homebase engineers to deliver exceptional software
Lead improvements to internal developer tools that streamline workflows and reduce friction in the software lifecycle
Drive the optimization of AWS infrastructure for reliability, scalability, and performance
Influence infrastructure architecture decisions by evaluating and implementing emerging cloud technologies and best practices
Serve as a point of contact for infrastructure needs and on-call rotations, helping teams resolve questions and incidents
Mentor junior engineers and collaborate across engineering teams to accelerate impact
Experiment with AI-powered observability, automation, and workflow retooling to continuously improve developer velocity

Skills

AWS

Infrastructure Engineering

Developer Tooling

Observability

Automation

Cloud Technologies

Homebase

Workforce management software for hourly employees

About Homebase

Homebase provides a digital platform that helps businesses with hourly workers manage their operations more effectively. The platform includes tools for time tracking, employee scheduling, payroll processing, and messaging. Businesses can use any device to track employee hours, breaks, and overtime, which simplifies payroll preparation by reducing paperwork. Managers can create and adjust schedules online, sharing them instantly with their teams. The payroll service automatically calculates paychecks, processes direct deposits, and files payroll taxes, making payroll management easier for small businesses. Additionally, the built-in messaging feature allows for effective communication between managers and employees, even when they are not in the same location. Homebase primarily serves small businesses and generates revenue by charging for its software and services. The goal of Homebase is to streamline workforce management for businesses that rely on hourly workers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$183.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_DCompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Stock options

Comprehensive insurance plans

401(k) with 4% company match

Remote, hybrid, and in-office work options

Top-of-the-line equipment and home office

Annual holidays and accrued PTO

Fun company activities

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Deputy could erode Homebase's market share.

Rapid Canadian expansion may strain resources and lead to operational challenges.

Dependency on third-party platforms like Lightspeed poses risks if partnerships change.

Differentiation

Homebase targets hourly workers, a segment often overlooked by HR tech companies.

The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools for small business workforce management.

Homebase integrates payroll, scheduling, and communication in a single, user-friendly application.

Upsides

Homebase secured $60M in Series D funding, indicating strong investor confidence.

The company is expanding into Canada, doubling its workforce and opening a new office.

Integration with Lightspeed enhances Homebase's capabilities in workforce management.

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