Roofr

Senior Backend Engineer

Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Construction, Software Development, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of software development experience, proficiency in the PHP language and the Laravel framework, and a champion of agile methodologies. They should have a track record of breaking down complex problems into incremental solutions, proactively recommending improvements to engineering technologies and culture, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to write clear documentation are also required, along with an understanding of the challenges of early-stage company priorities.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Roofr, you will help drive backend architecture to the next stage of Roof’s systems, work in a fast-paced cross-functional team, contribute to all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle, collaborate with team members to develop technical requirements, write clean code for web applications and libraries, write unit and acceptance tests, troubleshoot and support production applications, and proactively recommend initiatives to improve engineering technologies and culture.

Skills

PHP
Laravel
Web Development
Unit Testing
Functional Testing
Acceptance Testing
Troubleshooting
Agile Methodology

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.

Key Metrics

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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