Senior Software Engineer (Ruby on Rails)

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Workstream

Compensation

$100,000 - $150,000/year

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Hybrid

Posted March 17, 2026

Job Description

Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce. There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, making up 80% of the global workforce, but this market has been heavily underserved by technology and deserves better. Workstream has been purpose-built for the hourly workforce from day one so that these businesses and their employees can thrive.

Our customers include leading brands from multiple sectors, including Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardee's, IHOP, KFC, and Culvers. We are a high growth series B company and quickly expanding our product portfolio to deliver on our vision. We are backed by legendary VCs and industry experts like Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue.

Our engineering team is composed of passionate, driven, and talented engineers who focus on building and innovating cloud technology solutions that empower local businesses to thrive and better serve the deskless workforce in their communities. We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team.

This role follows a hybrid work model and requires two days per week in our office.

Day in the Life:

You are a seasoned Software Engineer with a strong background in application development.
Work closely with Product Managers, Engineering Managers, and peer engineers to deliver well-scoped product features.
You advocate for and practice test-driven development (TDD) to ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software.
Your technical skills are complemented by your ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Who You Are:

Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: ruby on rails, golang, node.js, python, with experience in developing high-performance and high-availability backend systems. Ruby on rails is preferred.
Experience with NextJS or other front end technologies is nice to have.
Strong foundation in programming principles and design patterns.
Experience with building scalable systems and test driven CI/CD commitment to quality software development.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB, have comprehensive understanding of the decision-making process between SQL and NoSQL databases.
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