Software Engineer II

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer who is responsible for the development and maintenance of a SaaS application portfolio. The ideal candidate is interested in creating innovative applications, loves to build new things, and is comfortable across a range of technologies. We need someone who is resourceful in getting things done - a productive team member that is both independent and collaborative.

You should be excited about experimenting and pushing boundaries. Our ideal teammates are constantly looking to learn something new and become better at what they do - whether that means doing self-driven research or asking the other individuals questions where they are most knowledgeable.

Your Most Important Initiatives:

Software Development

• Design, develop, and maintain complex, customer-facing components, websites, and applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using Ruby on Rails in a full-stack environment.
• Build testable and scalable systems that can handle thousands of concurrent users with high performance and reliability.
• Implement modern front-end solutions using basic JavaScript, StimulusJS, or React, depending on the module, following best practices and design patterns.

Front-End Development

• Develop responsive and accessible user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript while adhering to web standards.
• Leverage Rails templating technologies or ViewComponents to create reusable and maintainable UI components.
• Utilize and contribute to internal design system with tools like Sass to ensure consistent styling across applications.

Back-End Development

• Build and consume RESTful APIs to enable seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems.
• Work with cloud-based data stores such as MySQL, S3, and MongoDB to manage application data effectively.

Collaboration & Problem Solving

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other engineers, to solve customer problems with innovative solutions.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, scalability, and adherence to best practices.
• Learn and share knowledge and expertise with peers

Technology Exploration & Innovation

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, especially in the AI and AI-assisted development space.
• Experiment with new tools and frameworks to improve the development lifecycle and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Documentation & Standards

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for codebases, APIs, and processes to facilitate team collaboration.
• Follow industry best practices for coding standards, security protocols, and software architecture.

Customer-Centric Focus

• Demonstrate a passion for understanding customer needs and delivering solutions that enhance their experience.
• Actively seek feedback from users and stakeholders to continuously improve application functionality.

You will work across the GoCanvas platform and be able to work with your team to successfully deliver solutions to our customers. You should be excited to learn, pair program, and contribute to a team. You also bring:

• 2+ years of professional development experience
• Experience delivering complex customer facing components, websites, and applications.
• Experience developing with a modern full-stack application framework, Ruby on Rails preferred
• Strong HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and knowledge of web standards with a strong understanding of templating technologies or ViewComponents
• Experience with a modern front-end JavaScript framework (React, Vue.js, Svelte) including patterns and best practices
• Experience with building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Experience developing with AI code editors, agents, and chatbots to augment your skills
• An understanding of building systems that scale to thousands of concurrent users
• A passion for solving customer problems with a team that's just as passionate as you

Technologies you'll be exposed to

• Ruby on Rails
• ViewComponents, StimulusJS, and React with Redux
• AWS managed services such as data stores like MySQL, S3, and MongoDB
• An internal design system leveraging SASS
• GitHub Copilot and Claude Code
• GitHub and GitHub Actions
• Docker and Kubernetes

We take into account an individual's qualifications, skillset, and experience in determining final salary. This role is eligible for health insurance (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, 401(k) & paid time off. The expected compensation range for this position is about $85k- $115k USD annually. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

GoCanvas is the operational data layer for the frontline workforce, purpose-built to capture structured operational data at the point of work and connect it to the enterprise systems that run the business. From inspection and compliance documentation to maintenance execution and service reporting, GoCanvas gives operations and IT leaders the visibility, control, and data quality they've been missing from their deskless teams. GoCanvas is part of the Nemetschek Group - a publicly traded European software company with a multi-billion-euro market capitalisation. The group brings together more than 15 specialised brands, including GoCanvas, Bluebeam, FirmusAI, Nevaris, AllPlan, VectorWorks, and SpaceWell, serving customers across the full AECO (Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations) spectrum. Together, we're shaping a smarter, safer, and more sustainable built world., Join a mission-driven team focused on proactive customer success and long-term partnership. You'll collaborate with supportive colleagues, impact business growth, and play a critical role in ensuring our customers thrive with GoCanvas & SiteDocs solutions. Our success is rooted in a wonderfully wholesome culture, best defined by our four overarching values: * Authentic Relationships - People are never a means to an end * Continuous Learning - Test every assumption and never stay stagnant * Interdependence - We build systems that require everyone to perform with excellence, we are a team, and we succeed or fail together * Data Driven Decisions - Because wisdom requires understanding the facts of the matter, disputes between competing perspectives are resolved with data