At BuildOps, we’re building a groundbreaking software solution, purpose-built to support today’s commercial contractors. From helping our customers manage their service department all the way to project management, we’re breaking the mold and building a team that invests in our mission statement. We love driven, self-motivated folks experienced in tech start-ups and thrive in fast-paced environments. Could you be our next hire?
This candidate will join a well-funded, fast-growing technology startup with the unique opportunity to help build out a critical function for the company.
As a member of the team, your primary focus will be to help continue to build and enhance our industry-leading platform. We are looking for a motivated, self-starter who can work in a distributed team environment. The day-to-day responsibilities are broad, and you will ultimately be responsible for shipping high-quality software that powers many businesses and shapes the maintenance industry.
What You'll Do:- Design, build, and maintain our backend platform, including real-time, event-driven systems and scalable services using modern methodologies
- Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive automated test coverage and clear documentation
- Enhance and support our REST and GraphQL APIs
- Recommend solutions, develop prototypes, and provide constructive technical feedback
- Uphold and promote best practices for code quality, documentation, and software standards
- Collaborate closely with QA, Data, and DevOps teams to deliver reliable, high-performance software
- Contribute to and help shape your squad’s technical direction and long-term vision
- Mentor and support engineers across teams, fostering a culture of growth and learning
- Improve overall technical quality through design reviews, code feedback, and robust testing practices
- Share insights and lead internal demos to highlight new features and development techniques
- Communicate clearly with engineers, product managers, customers, and cross-functional partners
What We Expect:
- 5+ years of experience in senior engineering roles, with a strong background in designing APIs and building services in distributed or monorepo environments
- Proven ability to develop and debug high-throughput, scalable systems
- Hands-on experience with distributed async systems like SQS, RabbitMQ, or Kafka
- Deep understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, Postgres), including ORM usage and query optimization
- Expertise in writing robust, reusable Java code with an emphasis on testability
- Strong proficiency in automated testing using frameworks like JUnit or TestNG, including both unit and integration tests
- Extensive experience with Spring Boot (or similar frameworks) and deploying scalable APIs on AWS
- Excellent communication and technical writing abilities
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and serve as a technical role model
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (B.S., M.S., or Ph.D.)
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule - Monday/Friday WFH, Tuesday - Thursday, in office
What We Offer:
- Negotiable base salary + bonus
- Generous equity grant, become an owner in our company!
- A comprehensive benefits package
- Flexible PTO and hybrid work schedules
- Work from home stipend.
- Hubs in Los Angeles, Toronto, and Raleigh with hybrid work schedules with lunch provided for in-office days
- Company events like BBQs and team-building activities, both in-person and virtual
- Fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
- Chance to work with cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions
- The chance to get in on the ground floor and build something truly groundbreaking for ourselves and our amazing customer
Join BuildOps, the largest commercial trade platform in the country, as we transform the multi-billion dollar commercial contracting industry!
We’re not just talking incremental improvements—we’re talking a full-scale revolution, empowering the hardworking heroes who build and maintain the infrastructure that keeps our world running. See why contractors choose Buildops here.
This is your chance to be part of a rocketship. We’re fresh off a $1 billion valuation and a $127M Series C funding round (part of over $275M raised to date) led by industry-leading investors like Meritech Capital, BOND, and SE Ventures, backed by Schneider Electric (Reuters, TechCrunch, LA Business Journal) . Our latest investors join our team of industry heavyweights like Next47, former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo, former Salesforce President Gavin Patterson, and Boost Mobile CEO Stephen Stokols. Their investment is fueling our aggressive growth and our commitment to equipping contractors with AI-driven tools to conquer chaos, boost efficiency, skyrocket profitability, and ultimately, deliver exceptional service.
At BuildOps, we’re changing the game and doing the best work of our careers. You’ll be a key player in a company that’s truly making a difference for the backbone of our economy. If you’re ready to tackle big challenges, work with a passionate team, and build something extraordinary, BuildOps is the place for you. 🚀
