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Full-Time

Mobile Engineer

Android, Hybrid

Posted on 7/23/2024

Homebase

Homebase

1,001-5,000 employees

Workforce management software for hourly employees

Consulting

Mid

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
Android Development
Mobile Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kotlin
UI/UX Design
Git
Java
JIRA
REST APIs
Android Development
CircleCI
Requirements
  • 4+ years of Mobile Software Engineering experience
  • Expert in Kotlin, Kotlin coroutines, and various common Android frameworks
  • Experience with Java and Jet pack components MVI & compose
  • Advanced understanding of object-oriented software design and design patterns
  • Advanced understanding of performant code
  • Knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party libraries
  • Testing framework experience - unit, feature, and integration
  • Knowledge of Jira, Git, Github, CircleCI, and development using pull requests
  • Strong systematic and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work from the office weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Responsibilities
  • Designing, building, and implementing software solutions for the Homebase software platform
  • Driving product engineering end-to-end for the mobile to deliver value to customers
  • Contributing to the evolution of the current engineering strategy and development process
  • Rapidly prototyping and iterating on ideas to validate assumptions and hypotheses
  • Taking ownership of initiatives and measuring key metrics
  • Embracing a mindset of continuous improvement and innovation
  • Championing a culture of collaboration and a bias for action within the team

Homebase is a digital platform that helps businesses with hourly workers manage their operations. It offers tools for time tracking, employee scheduling, payroll processing, and messaging, allowing businesses to track hours and simplify payroll without paperwork. Managers can create and share schedules online, while the payroll service automates paycheck calculations and tax filings. Homebase aims to streamline operations for small businesses, making management tasks easier and more efficient.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$201.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

36%

1 year growth

68%

2 year growth

145%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Homebase's rapid growth, including doubling its Canadian workforce, indicates strong business momentum and expansion opportunities.
  • The company's focus on AI and automation promises to further streamline operations for small businesses, enhancing productivity and efficiency.
  • Recognition as 'Best in Business' by Inc. highlights Homebase's industry leadership and commitment to excellence.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape for workforce management software is crowded, requiring Homebase to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Dependence on small businesses, which are often vulnerable to economic downturns, could impact Homebase's revenue stability.

What makes Homebase unique

  • Homebase specifically targets small businesses with hourly workers, a niche often overlooked by broader HR software solutions.
  • Their comprehensive suite of tools, from time tracking to payroll processing, offers an all-in-one solution that reduces the need for multiple software subscriptions.
  • The recent $60M Series D funding round led by L Catterton Growth underscores investor confidence in Homebase's unique market position and growth potential.

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

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