Senior Backend Engineer

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

CRM, SaaS, Construction Technology, RoofingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have 5+ years of software development experience and proficiency with the PHP language and Laravel framework. Experience with DevOps, Big Data/Data Science, Machine Learning, or GIS is a plus. The ideal candidate champions agile methodologies, enjoys shipping code confidently, and can break down complex problems into incremental solutions. They should proactively recommend initiatives to improve engineering technologies and culture, enjoy collaborative environments, take ownership of their work, possess excellent communication skills, and understand the challenges of early-stage company priorities.

Responsibilities

The Senior Backend Engineer will help drive backend architecture to the next stage of Roofr's systems within a fast-paced, cross-functional team. Responsibilities include contributing to all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle, from planning to delivery, and collaborating with team members to develop technical requirements. The engineer will write clean code for functional web applications and reusable libraries, develop unit, functional, and acceptance tests, and troubleshoot and support production applications.

Skills

Backend Architecture

PHP

Laravel

Agile Methodologies

Software Development Lifecycle

Unit Testing

Functional Testing

Acceptance Testing

Troubleshooting

Production Support

Roofr

Sales platform for roofing contractors

About Roofr

Roofr provides a sales platform designed specifically for roofing contractors, helping them improve their sales processes and streamline operations. The platform offers several key products, including roof measurement reports that deliver accurate data within 24 hours, estimation tools that allow users to create quotes quickly, and professional proposal generation that enables roofers to share visually appealing proposals with clients easily. Roofr also includes a roofing calculator for lead generation and offers a variety of resources such as blogs and tutorials to support its users. Unlike competitors, Roofr focuses exclusively on the roofing industry, providing tailored solutions that save time and enhance professionalism. The company's goal is to simplify the sales process for roofers, making it faster and more efficient.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$42.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Remote first with support for autonomous work

1 Friday off per month

Company wide paid shutdown between Christmas and New Years

Flexible and unlimited time off

12 annual holidays

Learning & development opportunities

Monthly co-working space reimbursement

Home office setup & reimbursement

2 retreats per year and great team building activities

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like HOVER and EagleView offering similar services.

Over-reliance on satellite imagery may lead to inaccuracies in cloudy regions.

Rapid expansion may challenge service quality and customer support.

Differentiation

Roofr uses satellite imagery for instant roofing estimates, enhancing speed and accuracy.

Roofr's platform offers professional proposals with client signature capture, streamlining approvals.

Roofr provides a comprehensive sales platform tailored specifically for roofing contractors.

Upsides

Roofr raised $23.5M in Series A+ funding, boosting growth and development.

Partnership with CertainTeed enhances Roofr's market reach and contractor support.

Integration with CompanyCam improves project management and digital sales solutions.

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