Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure/Developer Tooling (Hybrid)

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Hi, Future Homie! At Homebase, you'll join a team that's bold, fast-moving, and obsessed with helping small businesses thrive. We build with empathy, act with urgency, and take big swings that drive real-world impact. Here, every Homie shows up to raise the bar, support one another, and celebrate wins as a team. We're not just building an app-we're building unstoppable teams. So what do you say, are you in? 📍 Your Impact Starts Here We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Infrastructure/Developer Tooling) who's passionate about building scalable systems and elevating the developer experience across the organization. You'll play a critical role in shaping Homebase's AWS-based infrastructure and internal tooling strategy - driving technical direction, influencing architecture, and enabling teams to move faster with confidence. This is a high-impact role where you'll operate as both a technical leader and a force multiplier for engineering velocity. These are the key ways you'll contribute and create impact in this role: Lead the design and evolution of infrastructure, developer platforms, and internal tooling that enable Homebase engineers to build, test, and ship efficiently at scale Own and deliver large, ambiguous problem spaces end-to-end - from identifying opportunities, defining problems, and designing architecture to implementing and rolling out scalable solutions Build scalable backend services, automation systems, and internal developer tools using Ruby, Golang, and modern software engineering practices Architect and optimize AWS infrastructure for reliability, scalability, cost-efficiency, and performance Improve developer workflows by identifying friction points and building thoughtful, product-minded solutions that increase engineering velocity and reduce operational overhead Set technical direction and best practices for infrastructure, platform engineering, and developer experience, influencing decisions across teams Act as a technical leader and escalation point for complex infrastructure, platform, and production challenges Mentor junior engineers, partnering with them on projects they lead and supporting their growth through hands-on collaboration and guidance Partner cross-functionally with product, platform, and security teams to align infrastructure and developer tooling investments with business goals Drive innovation through experimentation with AI-powered observability, automation, and workflow improvements Continuously improve system reliability and developer productivity through metrics, feedback loops, and iterative enhancements 🚀 The Foundation for Success - These are the experiences and strengths that will set you up for success in this role: 5+ years of experience in Software Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Platform Engineering, or related fields Strong experience building production software and internal tooling using Ruby and/or Golang (Python experience is also valuable) Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and deliver outcomes across ambiguous or undefined problem spaces, from problem definition and architecture through implementation and rollout Strong software engineering fundamentals, including system design, API development, debugging, testing, and maintainable architecture patterns 3+ years of experience with AWS or other cloud platforms in production environments Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred), CI/CD systems, and modern cloud infrastructure practices Strong understanding of containerized systems, distributed architectures, and deployment workflows Demonstrated impact improving developer experience and internal tooling through data-driven decisions and strong product thinking Strong expertise in observability, reliability, and incident response practices Experience serving as a technical leader in on-call rotations, handling incidents and guiding resolution Experience mentoring engineers and collaborating closely with junior team members on projects you lead Ability to operate effectively across both software development and infrastructure domains, balancing long-term platform investments with day-to-day operational excellence AI fluency: you've explored AI tools and can identify opportunities to leverage automation and intelligence to improve developer workflows 🤝 The Homie Way - These principles guide everything we do-from how we work and make decisions to how we show up for each other. 💡 Be Customer Obsessed - Solve problems with empathy and creativity. ⚡ Move Fast, Learn Fast - Experiment, take action, and grow every day. 🎯 Own Your Impact - Think big, focus on what matters, and make decisions you stand behind. 🏆 Master Your Craft - Excellence fuels impact-show up, step up, and make your mark. 🏅 Win Together - Put goals over roles, lead with trust, and connect to our mission and each other. What We Offer (Canada) 💰 Ownership & Savings: Stock options + TFSA/RRSP with 4%

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