Henry Schein One (HSOne) is the global leader in dental management, analytics, communication and marketing software. We deliver innovative dental software and services, combined with expert business coaching, to help connect dental technology so it works as one. When technology connects, more data is shared, more tasks are automated, and more work gets done. Most importantly, dental professionals have more time to focus on providing a quality experience for their patients. In fact, one connected practice management system simplifies each step of the patient experience - from first contact and scheduling to clinical treatment and billing, to ensuring loyalty and recurring care.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join Henry Schein One. This role will be an integral part of the engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining robust, scalable backend services, primarily focusing on the clinical domain. This domain has special significance within the company to drive product success. You will be a key player in designing, building, and optimizing the server-side logic, APIs, and database interactions that power our applications. We work with a larger remote team, with members in the US, Costa Rica, and Ukraine. A solid candidate for this role will be expected to primarily focus on the backend, but will need to have an appreciation for the full stack and collaborate effectively with frontend developers.
Availability
This is a hybrid role, with one to two days per week in the office, to facilitate brainstorming and team building. In office you’ll join members of our two Canadian business units as well as developers across multiple products and teams. Our office is located across from Guildford Mall, in Surrey, BC.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, performant, and scalable backend services and APIs using Grails, Groovy, and Java.
• Architect and implement database solutions, including schema design, ORM (Hibernate) configuration, and data migration strategies (Liquibase).
• Provide architectural oversight, technical guidance, and mentoring to other backend developers.
• Be accountable for the successful delivery of backend features and platform stability.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Frontend Engineers, and UI/UX teams to understand requirements and build effective backend solutions.
• Partner with multi-functional teams to define problems, and design, scope, and implement robust backend systems.
• Lead efforts in triaging and resolving complex production issues related to backend services.
• Champion best practices in backend development, including testing, code quality, and system performance.

Technologies We Use

• Languages & Frameworks: Groovy, Grails, Java, Spock Framework
• Databases & Data: SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), Hibernate, Liquibase
• APIs & Integration: RESTful APIs, Apache Avro, Messaging Queues (e.g., AWS SQS/SNS)
• DevOps & Tools: AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, SES, etc.), Gitlab, Gradle, Docker
• Build & Version Control: Gradle, Git

QUALIFICATIONS

Must haves:

• 5-7+ years of proven track record in backend software development, with significant experience in enterprise-level applications.
• Strong proficiency in Groovy, Grails, and Java.
• Deep understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL), SQL, and ORM frameworks like Hibernate.
• Extensive experience designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid experience with unit and integration testing frameworks (Spock preferred).
• Proficiency with build tools (Gradle) and version control systems (Git).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to pick up new concepts quickly and apply them effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to haves:

• Experience with microservice architecture, event-driven systems, and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, SQS, Lambda).
• Experience with database migration tools, specifically Liquibase.
• Experience in profiling, monitoring, and optimizing backend application performance and database queries.
• Understanding of security best practices for backend systems and API development.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent working experience.
• Interest in discovering and implementing improvements to our Backend Architecture and a passion for staying up-to-date with new technologies.

Our Recruiting Process

We try to make our process as simple as possible while still giving us opportunities to learn about each other.

• Intro/screening call with our Recruitment Team
• Short online behavioral and cognitive assessment via the Predictive Index
• Technical interview and/or pair programming coding exercise with our Hiring Managers
• Panel Interview

Compensation & Benefits

The posted range for this position is between $116,750 CAD - $141,750 CAD which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient and experienced in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, training, current skills, certifications & education etc. Our benefits also include:

• 3% RRSP matching
• Comprehensive health benefits plan, including 100% drug coverage
• 3-week paid vacation, growing up to 5 weeks with tenure
• Unlimited paid flex days
• Paid Birthday off

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, performant, and scalable backend services and APIs using Grails, Groovy, and Java.
• Architect and implement database solutions, including schema design, ORM (Hibernate) configuration, and data migration strategies (Liquibase).
• Provide architectural oversight, technical guidance, and mentoring to other backend developers.
• Be accountable for the successful delivery of backend features and platform stability.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Frontend Engineers, and UI/UX teams to understand requirements and build effective backend solutions.
• Partner with multi-functional teams to define problems, and design, scope, and implement robust backend systems.
• Lead efforts in triaging and resolving complex production issues related to backend services.
• Champion best practices in backend development, including testing, code quality, and system performance

The posted range for this position is between $116,750 CAD - $141,750 CAD which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient and experienced in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, training, current skills, certifications & education etc. Our benefits also include:

• 3% RRSP matching
• Comprehensive health benefits plan, including 100% drug coverage
• 3-week paid vacation, growing up to 5 weeks with tenure
• Unlimited paid flex days
• Paid Birthday of