Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure/Developer Tooling (Hybrid)

Homebase•Denver, CO

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Homebase, you’ll join a team that’s bold, fast-moving, and obsessed with helping small businesses thrive. We build with empathy, act with urgency, and take big swings that drive real-world impact. Here, every Homie shows up to raise the bar, support one another, and celebrate wins as a team. We’re not just building an app—we’re building unstoppable teams. So what do you say, are you in? 📍 Your Impact Starts Here We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Infrastructure/Developer Tooling) who’s passionate about building scalable systems and elevating the developer experience across the organization. You’ll play a critical role in shaping Homebase’s AWS-based infrastructure and internal tooling strategy - driving technical direction, influencing architecture, and enabling teams to move faster with confidence. This is a high-impact role where you’ll operate as both a technical leader and a force multiplier for engineering velocity.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Software Development, Infrastructure Engineering, or related fields
3+ years of experience with AWS or other cloud platforms in production environments
Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives and deliver outcomes across ambiguous or undefined problem spaces, from problem definition and architecture through implementation and rollout
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) and modern CI/CD systems
Experience with Ruby or willingness to learn, with Golang and/or Python experience as a plus (not mandatory) for building infrastructure services and internal tooling
Strong understanding of containerized systems and distributed architectures
Demonstrated impact improving developer experience and internal tooling at scale by making data-driven decisions
Strong expertise in observability, reliability, and incident response practices
Experience serving as a technical leader in on-call rotations, handling incidents and guiding resolution
Experience mentoring engineers and collaborating closely with junior team members on projects you lead
AI fluency: you’ve explored AI tools and can identify opportunities to leverage automation and intelligence to improve developer workflows

Responsibilities

Lead the design and evolution of infrastructure and developer tooling by driving strategic initiatives that enable Homebase engineers to build, test, and ship efficiently at scale
Own and deliver large, ambiguous problem spaces end-to-end - from identifying opportunities, defining problems, and designing architecture to implementing and rolling out scalable solutions
Architect and optimize AWS infrastructure for reliability, scalability, cost-efficiency, and performance
Set technical direction and best practices for infrastructure and DevEx, influencing decisions across teams
Act as a technical leader and escalation point for complex infrastructure challenges and production incidents
Mentor junior engineers, partnering with them on projects they lead and supporting their growth through hands-on collaboration and guidance
Partner cross-functionally with product, platform, and security teams to align infrastructure investments with business goals
Drive innovation through experimentation with AI-powered observability, automation, and workflow improvements
Continuously improve system reliability and developer productivity through metrics, feedback loops, and iterative enhancements

Benefits

Ownership & Savings: Stock options + TFSA/RRSP with 4% company match
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
Time Flexibility: Flex time off + company holidays + designated focus periods
Family Support: Maternity/Parental Leave EI top-up support offered (after 6 months of service)
Work Your Way: Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly
Protection Plans: Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage
Workspace Perks: Meals provided, team offsites, and Customer Days
Ownership & Financial Security: Stock options + 401(k) with 4% match
Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage + FSA options
Flexible Time: Flexible PTO + company holidays
Family Support: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave (after 6 months of service)
Protection Plans: Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage
Work Your Way: Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly
Workspace Perks: Meals provided, commuter benefits, team offsites, and Customer Days