Associate software engineer Jobs in Burnaby, BC

We are a leading provider of dental technology solutions, and we are committed to developing innovative products and services that help dental professionals deliver the best possible care to their patients.

If you are passionate about dental technology and want to be part of a team that is making a difference, then Henry Schein One is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, from software development to customer support. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team.

Together, we can change the future of dental care.

Here are some of the ways we are changing the future of dental technology :

• We are developing cloud-based practice management software that makes it easier for dental professionals to manage their practices.
• We are developing artificial intelligence-powered tools that help dentists diagnose and treat dental conditions more accurately.
• We are developing teledentistry solutions that make it possible for dentists to provide care to patients in remote areas.
• We are developing virtual reality and augmented reality tools that help dentists train and educate their patients.

We are just getting started. We are committed to changing the future of dental care, and we need your help. Join us and be part of the team that is making a difference.

Henry Schein One is the global leader in dental management, analytics, communication and marketing software. We deliver innovative dental software and services, combined with expert business coaching, to help connect dental technology so it works as one. When technology connects, more data is shared, more tasks are automated, and more work gets done. Most importantly, dental professionals have more time to focus on providing a quality experience for their patients. In fact, one connected practice management system simplifies each step of the patient experience - from first contact and scheduling to clinical treatment and billing, to ensuring loyalty and recurring care.

Henry Schein One Canada has over 20 years of experience developing and supporting software in dental markets in Canada and throughout the world. Our teams in Vancouver support a breadth of Dental Practice Management systems, including Axium Academic, Axium Ascend, Power Practice and Dentrix Ascend.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Ascend Specialty domain. This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you will help shape the architecture, improve engineering practices, and modernize key parts of our platform.

You will partner closely with the Engineering Manager and Director of Engineering to turn technical strategy into scalable, production-ready systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who leads by example, enjoys solving complex architectural challenges, and is passionate about modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development.

At Henry Schein One Canada, you will be part of a culture that embraces ownership, collaboration, and creativity in a flexible, high-performing environment.

Availability

This is a hybrid role, with one to two days in office, to facilitate brainstorming and team building. Our office is located across from Guildford Mall, in Surrey, BC.

Key Responsibilities

Own the technical health and evolution of the Ascend Specialty codebase

Lead by example through hands-on development and strong engineering practices

Design and implement scalable solutions for complex clinical workflows

Drive modernization initiatives, including framework migrations and backend improvements

Mentor engineers through code reviews, pairing, and architectural guidance

Ensure systems are secure, reliable, and performant in a high-traffic clinical environment

Collaborate with Engineering, Product, and leadership to align technical execution with business goals

Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

8+ years of progressive software development experience

Proven experience designing and delivering scalable web applications

Deep expertise in at least one area of software engineering (frontend, backend, or distributed systems)

Experience with modern SPA frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js, or Ember.js)

Strong experience with APIs, databases, and cloud-based environments

Experience modernizing systems or leading technical initiatives

Interest or experience with AI-assisted development tools is an asset

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Self-motivated, pragmatic, and delivery-focused

Our Technologies & Tools

Java, Groovy, Grails, Node.js

React (modernization from Ember)

Kafka, RabbitMQ

Postgres, Redis, MS SQL

AWS, Kubernetes

Jira, Dynatrace

GitLab, Cursor

Our Recruiting Process

Intro / screening call with Talent Acquisition team member

Short online behavioural and cognitive assessment

Interview with Hiring Manager

Technical and Team Panel Interview

Compensation & Benefits

The posted range for this position is between $155,000 CAD – $195,000 CAD , which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient and experienced in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, training, current skills, certifications & education etc.

Our benefits also include :

3% RRSP matching

Comprehensive health benefits plan, including 100% drug coverage

3-week paid vacation, growing up to 5 weeks with tenure

Unlimited paid flex days

Paid Birthday off