Lead Software Engineer

at  OfficeSpace

OfficeSpace Software is the workplace management platform enabling the future of work, with software that helps teams plan, connect, and perform in the hybrid workplace. 1,000 of the world’s top organizations use OfficeSpace to get the most out of their space and connect the people in it, with intuitive space planning, desk and room booking, employee wayfinding, and real-time insights to inform workplace experience design. OfficeSpace is rated 5 / 5 on G2’s enterprise software review site, and named Easiest to Use, Best Meets Requirements, Users Most Likely to Recommend, and Overall Leader, Fall 2023. OfficeSpace was also featured as a top supplier in Gartner’s 2023 Market Guide for Workplace Experience Applications. The company is backed by Vista Equity Partners and Resurgens Technology Partners.
As teams have transitioned to hybrid work worldwide, OfficeSpace has grown rapidly, expanding its team of 200 in the US, Costa Rica, and Canada. We would love to hear from you if you are ready to join a high-performing organization and be part of an inspiring culture built on trust, respect, collaboration, and creativity!
Lead Software Engineer (Ruby/React) - What You’ll Do:

The Lead Software Engineer role at OfficeSpace is to design, build, and maintain high quality world class software, and to coach and mentor other developers to help others succeed. Responsibilities include:

• Work on internet-scale applications, where performance, reliability, and scalability, are critical design goals – not after-thoughts.
• Create beautiful, interactive, and easy-to-use web applications using modern client-side frameworks and libraries including React and Ruby.
• Gain experience with different database technologies, ranging from traditional relational to the latest NoSQL products such as Elasticsearch.
• Execute multiple projects in parallel and ensure the on-time release of well-tested and reliable code.
• Providing technical expertise and mentorship to associate-level team members and help to define and drive best practices across the team.
• Use development techniques to optimize software across a vast array of devices and browsers and discuss the trade-offs between various approaches.

The Skills, Experience, and Mindset Required:

• 7+ years of object-oriented backend development experience working within Ruby on Rails.
• 7+ years of proficient in JavaScript/ES6 and React.
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as HTML5, CSS preprocessors, and Webpack and NPM.
• Highly proficient with version control systems, especially GIT.
• Experience working with relational databases (MariaDB).
• Experience using and implementing GraphQL as well as document/NoSQL storage (Redis, Elasticsearch) nice to have, but not required.

Why OfficeSpace?

• Competitive compensation packages, benefit options, and leave policies.
• Fully integrated hybrid work environment allowing you to work fully remote or, if location permits, at one of our gorgeous offices in Victoria, Canada; Atlanta, USA; or Escazu, Costa Rica.
• At OfficeSpace, we value trust above anything else. We trust our employees to take ownership of their work and set themselves up for success. Whether it’s flexible hours, remote options, or anything in between, we know that people work best in different ways, and we embrace those differences.
• We work in a fast-paced industry where teams do what it takes to deliver results and help OfficeSpace succeed. We take pride in celebrating our wins and go out of our way to recognize those who have gone above and beyond.
• Work-life balance is critical as we move to a work environment where the lines between home and office become less and less defined. We value people taking time off when they need it and being able to completely unplug from work so they can recharge their batteries.
• Pandemic or not, we like to have fun together. Whether it’s virtual happy hours, company-wide contests, or in-person holiday parties, OfficeSpace is always looking for ways to keep people happy and engaged with their teammates.

• Work on internet-scale applications, where performance, reliability, and scalability, are critical design goals – not after-thoughts.
• Create beautiful, interactive, and easy-to-use web applications using modern client-side frameworks and libraries including React and Ruby.
• Gain experience with different database technologies, ranging from traditional relational to the latest NoSQL products such as Elasticsearch.
• Execute multiple projects in parallel and ensure the on-time release of well-tested and reliable code.
• Providing technical expertise and mentorship to associate-level team members and help to define and drive best practices across the team.
• Use development techniques to optimize software across a vast array of devices and browsers and discuss the trade-offs between various approaches