Ruby on Rails Lead Backend Developer

Founded in 2013, Ignition is the recurring revenue and billing automation platform for firms and agencies to transform their sales, billing and payment processes.
To date, Ignition customers have managed relationships with over 2.4 million clients and earned $13b in revenue via the platform.
We hero our customer
Role Location: This is a remote role, open to candidates based in:
The purpose of this role is to contribute to the ongoing improvement and development of our platform, through domain driven design and continuous deployment of high quality software code.
One of our long term goals is to see Ignition become the central platform that enables cloud accounting practices. We aim to be the platform that links sales, to payments and remove/reduce the administrative processes involved with interacting with your accountant or financial advisor. As much as we’re focused on automating administration and processes within these businesses, it’s the clients that we ultimately aim to engage.
The role is for someone with a Backend focus but everyone on the team is comfortable writing clean, modular and scalable code for both sides of the stack.
Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
Collaborating with the front-end developers and other team members, including customer-facing teams to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
Integration of data from various back end services and databases
Configuration and maintenance of varied AWS services
API development and Integration of data from various back end services & databases
Recording data and reporting it to proper parties, such as clients or leadership.
Participating in continuing education and training to remain current on best practices, learn new programming languages, and better assist other team members.
Developing back-end functionality and assisting the Lead developers

Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle
Leverage AI agents to increase efficiency and accuracy
Support validation and verification testing
Contribute to and develop high-quality software design and architecture
Creation and maintenance of software documentation
Developing ideas for new programs, products, or features by monitoring industry developments and trends.
Taking lead on projects, as needed
Tech Stack: Ruby, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, GoodJob/Sidekiq/Redis, Cursor/Codex/Claude Code, Domain Driven Design
A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, distributed systems, algorithms and software design
Passionate about clean code architecture and software craftsmanship
Experience with modern web frameworks and API development (Ruby on Rails, React)
Experience with AI agentic development
Experience with PostgreSQL or similar
Experience with testing frameworks such as RSpec, Cypress or equivalent
Distributed team - Flexible working arrangements
You’re happy to be flexible when things don’t go to plan
We are able to think creatively and develop solutions for our customers

The top portion of the salary band is reserved for employees who demonstrate sustained high performance and impact over the course of their tenure at Ignition.
This role has a minimum annual base of CAD $120,000 and maximum annual salary of CAD $145,000 (plus equity, health insurance & other wellness perks)
20 days of accrued annual leave/vacation plus 10 wellbeing days to prioritize yourself and your loved ones

• Health, dental, and vision benefits starting immediately
• Quarterly wellness allowance to invest in your personal wellness
• Paid subscriptions to Headspace and access to EAP & Wellbeing Platform
• Flexible working arrangements, supported by WFH reimbursement and technology allowance to ensure your safety while working from home