Staff Backend Engineer

Join to apply for the Staff Backend Engineer role at Roofr At Roofr, we’re obsessed with our customers. We constantly gather feedback to shape, prioritize, and launch the products they truly need. That’s what makes Roofr’s CRM special. We started by building essential sales tools like aerial roof measurements and digital sales proposals. But when our customers asked for a simple, affordable way to manage and scale their entire businesses, we listened. So, we created a CRM that connects these solutions—along with payments, material ordering, and more—into a seamless, powerful platform. With a clear roadmap ahead, we’re excited to continue expanding and leading the market with innovative products. We have an amazing culture, strong financials, and best-in-class company metrics. It’s an exciting time to be part of an extraordinary startup that is already successful, yet still early enough to offer its team significant growth, equity, and the opportunity to make a real impact. What You'll Get to Do: Within a dynamic cross-functional team, lead the evolution of backend architecture to enhance the scalability and efficiency of Roof’s systems Hands-on contributor, blending strategic oversight with direct involvement in project execution Influence the engineering culture in an early-stage company 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 and 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 What You'll Bring to the Role: 8+ years of software development experience, with a 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 among team members 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 driving project clarity and success In-depth understanding of the unique challenges faced by early-stage companies, particularly in balancing immediate needs with long-term strategic goals We would love someone that has advanced skills in one or more of the following areas: DevOps, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Compensation Range: $170,000.00 - $190,000.00 CAD What we offer (US + Canada) Vacation/Paid Time Off: 1st week of employment is mandatory PTO, 1 Friday off per month, company-wide paid shutdown for the week between Christmas and New Years, flexible time off 80% employer paid benefits, RRSP/401k match, generous Parental Leave policy Perks: 2 retreats per year, great team building activities, ample learning and development opportunities, home office setup stipend, internet and phone allowance, remote first culture, weekly Friday paydays Roofr is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in the workplace regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr