Who you are

• Bachelor’s degrees or equivalent practical experience
• 5 years of experience in back-end software development building and maintaining large-scale web applications serving users globally, ideally leveraging Ruby and Python
• 3 years of experience architecting, building, and deploying mid-to-large size web applications
• Deep expertise in core web technologies and the broader web platform, including performance, security, and accessibility
• Proven ability to deconstruct complex problems and drive solutions that balance customer needs with technical constraints
• Strong communication skills with a track record of influencing key technology decisions across a large organization
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and other developers, to develop and deliver high-quality applications
• An entrepreneurial spirit: you’re agile, creative, resourceful, and tenacious as you solve problems and achieve team and company goals

What the job involves

• The Coaching team builds Highspot’s personalized coaching capabilities
• We deliver an AI-enhanced platform that integrates multiple data points to create differentiated value for our customers
• We are looking for a Senior Back-end Software Engineer to bring their creativity and experience to help us build software with a spark of magic
• As a senior engineer, you will lead the design and development of core coaching features, working closely with Product Management and Design
• Our ideal candidate has experience building and maintaining endpoints for large-scale web applications, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to mentor and guide other engineers through complex, impactful technology changes
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and user-centric web applications using modern back-end technologies
• Recommend and drive backend infrastructure improvements
• Partner effectively with Product Management and UX design teams to translate ideas, specifications, and comps into fully functional, accessible, and high-quality user experiences
• Architect and build the back-end infrastructure for our products, ensuring a seamless, responsive, and intuitive user experience
• Mentor and guide team members through constructive code reviews and by championing software development best practices
• You will take on the role of a technology leader, guiding our most challenging cross-functional projects to success
• Resolve major customer technical issues in production, and contribute to comprehensive documentation

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• Free, Immersive Learning Courses
• Flexible Transportation Options
• Equity For Everyone
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible work and holiday schedules
• Competitive compensation
• Work from home opportunities
• Modern Health and Wellness Program
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP & DPSP)