Staff Backend Engineer

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
- Champion the creation and maintenance of comprehensive suites of unit, functional, and acceptance tests to ensure software quality

**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)**

When you join our team, you're not just accepting a job. You're making a career move. Here's how we'll support you in doing some of the most impactful work of your career:
**️ Vacation/Paid Time Off**:

- 1st week of employment is mandatory PTO Start your journey with Roofr by decompressing and recharging - we will see you in week 2
- 1 Friday off per month (we call those our laundry days)
- 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**:

- We host 2 retreats per year and great team building activities
- Ample learning and development opportunities to continue growing your career
- Home office setup stipend
- Internet and phone allowance
- Remote first culture
- Weekly Friday paydays

**AI Notice**

At Roofr, we're big fans of AI. It helps us write job descriptions that don't put you to sleep, takes notes during interviews so we can actually listen, and even helps us track down awesome humans like you.

Feel free to use AI to prep, research, or get pumped up for your interview (we see you, ChatGPT power users ). But when it's time to chat, we'd love to meet you, not your AI alter ego. Bring your real, unfiltered self, we promise we will too.
- ️ **Important Notice**
- Your safety and security are important to us — thank you for your vigilance_
- 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._