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Full-Time

Backend Engineer

Hybrid

Posted on 7/23/2024

Homebase

Homebase

1,001-5,000 employees

Workforce management software for hourly employees

Consulting

Senior, Expert

Toronto, ON, Canada

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Agile
JavaScript
React.js
Git
Ruby on Rails
SQL
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 5+ years of Software Development experience
  • 3+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails and React.js preferred
  • English Language Proficiency
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering discipline or equivalent experience
  • Formidable HTML/CSS/JavaScript and MVC software framework experience
  • Solid understanding of SQL and data modeling for scalability and performance
  • Knowledge of Git, Github, and development using pull requests
  • Experience working in an agile environment
  • Able to compare various languages and frameworks objectively
Responsibilities
  • Designing, building, and implementing incredible software solutions
  • Driving product engineering end-to-end for the web
  • Contributing to the evolution of the current engineering strategy and development process
  • Impacting software architecture by evaluating emerging and existing technologies
  • Working alone with little supervision and mentoring junior software engineers

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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