Intermediate Developer

Job Description

This company is on a mission to transform employee financial wellness through technology. Their platform empowers businesses to support their teams with solutions like earned wage access, reducing financial stress and improving productivity. With strong recent growth and a successful Series B extension, the company is continuing to scale its impact across North America.

They are currently looking for an Intermediate Ruby on Rails Developer to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a full-stack environment, values thoughtful architecture, and is passionate about building reliable, scalable systems that serve real human needs. This is a fully remote role in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain core web and mobile applications using Ruby on Rails
• Tackle engineering challenges around scale, performance, and data ingestion with creative, data-driven problem solving
• Integrate with third-party tools and services to expand platform capabilities
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—Product, Finance, Customer Care—to implement and refine features
• Contribute to secure, maintainable code by following SDLC best practices and writing automated tests
• Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
• Engage in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and paired programming within your development pod
• Support the mission to provide accessible, responsible financial tools to underserved employees
  
  

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience working with Ruby on Rails in production environments
• Familiarity with issues related to concurrency, background processing, and third-party integrations
• Strong fundamentals: SOLID principles, domain-driven design, performant queries, and testing best practices
• Comfortable balancing quick iteration with maintainable architecture
• Strong SQL and data analysis capabilities to support feature development and troubleshooting
• Full-stack experience and ownership mindset—from backend to frontend to delivery
• Comfortable using Git, GitHub, and agile project management tools like Jira
  
  

Bonus Points If You Bring

• Experience with business intelligence tools like Metabase or Looker
• Familiarity with React or React Native
• Exposure to cloud services or DevOps practices, particularly within AWS
• Background in fintech, accounting, or banking systems
  
  

If this role sounds interesting but you don’t meet every single qualification, the company encourages you to apply anyway. They are committed to equity in hiring and value diverse perspectives.

Benefits

• Remote Forever: Work from anywhere in Canada with full flexibility
• Generous Time Off: Up to 6 weeks of vacation through a flexible “You-do-You” policy
• Immediate Benefits: Health, dental, and vision coverage from day one, plus enhanced mental health support
• Wellness Support: Monthly wellness stipend and inclusive parental leave top-up
• Fair Pay and Transparency: Access to real-time market salary data and earned wage access
• Growth-Friendly Culture: A learning-driven environment where your ideas and growth are supported
• Application Review
  
  

Submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, through our online portal. Our team will carefully review your qualifications and experiences. We take pride in responding promptly, so if your application aligns with our current opportunities, you’ll hear back from us with next steps. Your journey with Toast begins here, and we’re excited to see what you bring to the table!

• Vetting Call
  
  

If your application is successful, we’ll schedule a vetting call with a member of the Toast team. This 30-45 minute informal conversation is designed for us to get to know you better and assess your skills. Be prepared to discuss your past projects, the challenges you’ve tackled, and the impact you’ve made. This is your chance to shine and show us why you’re a great fit for the roles we offer.

• Profile Creation
  
  

Once you’ve impressed us in the vetting call, we’ll create an unbiased profile that highlights your experience while minimizing common biases. Instead, we focus on your skills, industry experience, and the impact you’ve made. This way, your profile reflects your true potential and accomplishments.

• Client Submission
  
  

After crafting your unbiased profile, we submit it to our trusted clients. We work closely with these clients to ensure they understand the value you bring. Throughout their interview process, we remain by your side, providing support and guidance. Our goal is to help you navigate the hiring process smoothly and confidently, ensuring you have the best chance to secure a role that fits your skills and aspirations.