October 11, 2024

OfficeSpace

Escazú

OTHER

Lead Software Engineer

Office Space 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 Office Space 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. Office Space 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. Office Space 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, Office Space 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 Office Space 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 No SQL 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 Java Script/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 (Maria DB).
Experience using and implementing Graph QL as well as document/No SQL storage (Redis, Elasticsearch) nice to have, but not required.

Why Office Space?

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 Office Space, 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 Office Space 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, Office Space is always looking for ways to keep people happy and engaged with their teammates.

Why Office Space?

Competitive compensation packages, including health benefit options, generous leave policies, 401k (US) and Group RRSP (Canada)

Hybrid work policy, allowing you to work remotely or in our Escazu, Costa Rica, or Victoria, Canada offices dependent upon role.
At Office Space, we trust our employees to take ownership of their work and allow teams to work their way while driving performance via flexible hours, remote options, and asynchronous collaboration.
We celebrate and honor the cultures, traditions, and incredible diversity of our global teams across nations.
We support team members practicing self-care, provide unlimited PTO, and encourage rest, restoration, and pacing.
We create opportunities for teams to connect in-person and virtually, with employee resource groups like Women in Tech, Book Club, Spanglish Club, office-wide volunteer days, and more.
We value transparency and keep teams informed and in the loop on key company updates through our weekly newsletter and monthly All Hands meetings.
We provide unlimited access and time on the clock for every employee to access professional learning and development opportunities through Linked In Learning, along with our company-wide L&E initiatives.

Office Space is committed to building and promoting a diverse workforce and celebrates the unique qualities that individuals of various backgrounds and experiences offer. We are committed to basing all employment-related decisions upon valid job-related factors without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, religion, national origin, genetic information, military status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by law.