Staff Backend Engineer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote first culture
• Job Type: Not specified
• Salary: Not specified

Roofr is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic cross-functional team. The company is obsessed with its customers, constantly gathering feedback to shape, prioritize, and launch products they truly need. Roofr's CRM connects essential sales tools like aerial roof measurements and digital sales proposals with payments, material ordering, and more, into a seamless, powerful platform. This is an exciting time to be part of a successful startup with significant growth, equity, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of backend architecture to enhance the scalability and efficiency of Roofr’s systems.
• Act as a hands-on contributor, blending strategic oversight with direct involvement in project execution.
• Influence the engineering culture by promoting innovation and high standards in technical execution.
• Mentor senior engineers and collaborate with team members across disciplines to refine technical requirements and drive project success.
• Design and implement robust, scalable web applications.
• Develop frameworks and libraries to streamline future projects.
• Champion the creation and maintenance of comprehensive suites of unit, functional, and acceptance tests to ensure software quality.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and optimize support strategies for production applications.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and the Laravel framework.
• Demonstrated leadership in adopting agile methodologies, with a commitment to frequent and confident code deployment.
• Expertise in deconstructing complex problems into manageable, incremental solutions, with a track record of strategic problem-solving.
• A proactive approach to advocating for and implementing initiatives that enhance engineering technologies and cultivate a progressive engineering culture.
• A collaborative spirit, thriving in environments where mutual growth and support are prioritized.
• Exceptional ownership of product development, with a personal standard that aligns with producing high-quality, reliable work.
• Excellent communication skills, with a strong appreciation for the importance of effective documentation.
• In-depth understanding of the unique challenges faced by early-stage companies, particularly in balancing immediate needs with long-term strategic goals.
• Advanced skills in one or more of the following areas are a plus: DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

What Roofr Offers

• Vacation/Paid Time Off:
  • Mandatory PTO for the first week of employment.
  • 1 Friday off per month ("laundry days").
  • Company-wide paid shutdown between Christmas and New Year's.
  • Flexible time off.
• Benefits:
  • 80% employer-paid benefits.
  • RRSP/401k match.
  • Generous Parental Leave policy.
• Perks:
  • 2 retreats per year and great team-building activities.
  • Ample learning and development opportunities.
  • Home office setup stipend.
  • Internet and phone allowance.
  • Weekly Friday paydays!

Company Information

Roofr is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to equal employment opportunity in the workplace.