Senior Software Engineer - Backend Systems

Summary

Join Invoca's Omega team as a Senior Software Engineer I and contribute to the development and optimization of backend services for our customer reporting and analytics platform. Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to tackle complex challenges in our systems and data architecture. You will write high-quality, maintainable code, own projects, identify areas for improvement, mitigate risks, and provide regular updates to leadership. The role involves on-call responsibilities and working with legacy systems. This remote position is open to candidates in the US and Canada.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, MySQL/PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch
• Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) and a track record of writing tests for complex systems
• A strong passion for good documentation and problem-solving
• Familiarity with industry best practices, especially in backend development and large, evolving codebases
• Competence in multiple areas beyond coding, such as performance optimization, monitoring, integration testing, security, or visual design
• Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
• Curiosity and the drive to understand and improve complex systems
• Comfort with being on-call and handling production issues swiftly and efficiently
• Experience working with legacy systems and a careful, thoughtful approach to drive scalability and proactive solutions

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality, maintainable code as part of the Omega team’s backend systems
• Own and execute projects of increasing complexity with end-to-end responsibility
• Identify areas of improvement in our codebase, suggest future work, and contribute to long-term strategic technical decisions
• Mitigate risks in the development cycle, from ideation to delivery, ensuring the stability and scalability of our backend services
• Provide regular updates to leadership on progress, blockers, and potential issues
• Take part in On Call responsibilities for your team’s services and promptly address any production issues
• Collaborate with teammates on daily tasks, balancing individual work and pairing sessions
• Work on migrating MySQL to Elasticsearch with an in-depth understanding of test-driven development (TDD) and production reports
• Approach legacy systems with a careful mindset, driving proactive solutions to scale and improve infrastructure
• Embrace the challenge of working with complex, difficult codebases and find innovative ways to improve them

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off – We encourage a healthy work-life balance. Our flexible paid time off policy allows you to recharge and take time away as needed
• Paid Holidays – Invoca provides 16 U.S. paid holidays , including a winter break, giving you ample opportunity to refresh and spend time with friends and family
• Health Benefits – Our healthcare program includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, with multiple plan options so you can choose what works best for you and your family. Fertility assistance is also included
• Retirement – Invoca offers a 401(k) plan through Fidelity with a company match of up to 4%
• Stock Options – All employees are invited to share in Invoca’s success through stock options
• Mental Health Program – Well-being support on a broad range of issues is available through our SpringHealth program
• Paid Family Leave – Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid leave is provided for baby bonding, adoption, and caring for family members
• Paid Medical Leave – Up to 12 weeks of 100% paid leave is provided for childbirth and medical needs
• InVacation – As a thank-you to our long-term team members, we offer a bonus after 7 years of service
• Wellness Subsidy – We provide a subsidy that can be applied toward gym memberships, fitness classes, and more
• Position Base Range - Salary Range $120,000 - $165,000/ plus bonus potential