Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join Jobber's Communication Systems team as a Staff Software Engineer and lead and mentor teams of engineers. Collaborate with Product and Design teams to deliver high-impact features, identify large-scale initiatives, and champion engineering best practices. You will provide mentorship, guide teams through complex projects, and ensure code quality. This role requires expertise in scalable software solutions, proven leadership, and exceptional proficiency in software design and coding. Jobber offers a comprehensive compensation package, including extended health benefits, retirement savings plan matching, stock options, and dedicated talent development. Work from home across Canada or in a hybrid setting from Edmonton or Toronto offices.

Requirements

• Demonstrated expertise in developing highly scalable, robust software solutions across multiple layers of the technology stack
• Proven leadership experience in guiding teams through complex, high-impact projects and serving as a technical lead
• Exceptional proficiency in software design, architecture, and coding, with a focus on maintainability and performance
• Outstanding collaboration and communication skills, coupled with the ability to significantly amplify the team’s productivity and effectiveness through mentorship/coaching
• Strong self-motivation and resourcefulness, with the capacity to independently identify and leverage necessary resources for project delivery and problem-solving
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize tasks effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Passionate commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, with a track record of staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and iteratively deliver high-impact features that address customer needs
• Partner with Product and Design teams to shape and define the strategic product roadmap
• Identify and lead large-scale initiatives that drive innovation across multiple teams or departments
• Actively participate in code reviews and testing processes to ensure code quality and maintainability
• Champion the development of consistent engineering practices and reusable code solutions to enhance overall efficiency
• Lead and facilitate group discussions to drive consensus on optimal solutions for complex customer problems
• Research, promote, and implement industry best practices within your team's domain, staying at the forefront of technological advancements
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, bridging the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members at all levels, fostering their professional growth and career development

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with our development stack: React, React Native, TypeScript, GraphQL API layer, and Ruby on Rails on AWS
• You have worked on complex Communication Systems, with 3rd parties like Twilio and SendGrid

Benefits

• A total compensation package that includes an extended health benefits package with fully paid premiums for both body and mind, retirement savings plan matching, and stock options
• A dedicated Talent Development function, including Development Coaches, to help build the career you want and hit the goals you set, while ensuring you’re reaching your fullest potential
• Support for all your breaks: from vacation to rest and recharge, your birthday off to celebrate, health days to support your physical and mental health, and parental leave top-ups to support your growing family
• A unique opportunity to build, grow, and leave your impact on a $400-billion industry that has no dominant player...yet
• To work with a group of people who are humble, supportive, and give a sh*t about our customers
• At Jobber you will choose where you do your most impactful work from! You can work from home across Canada, or in a hybrid setting from one of our offices in Edmonton (HQ) or Toronto