Senior Backend Engineer

Roofr; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An extraordinary startup is seeking a passionate Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to shape backend architecture and drive impactful projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. As part of a remote-first culture, you'll enjoy flexible time off, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company fosters a supportive atmosphere where your contributions will make a significant difference. If you're ready to take ownership of your work and thrive in an agile setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Mandatory PTO in the first week

1 Friday off per month

Paid shutdown between Christmas and New Years

Flexible time off

80% employer paid benefits

Generous Parental Leave

Team retreats and activities

Learning and development opportunities

Home office setup stipend

Internet and phone allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with PHP and Laravel.
• Champion of agile methodologies with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive backend architecture and contribute to the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Write clean code and develop functional web applications.

Skills

PHP

Laravel

Agile methodologies

DevOps

Big Data

Data Science

Machine Learning

GIS

Communication Skills

Job description

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.

Building a powerful user experience is what sets Roofr apart from all other roofing platforms. As an Engineer in an early stage and high growth company, you will have a large impact on both technical implementation and help steer our technology roadmap.

What You'll Get to Do:

• Help drive backend architecture to the next stage of Roof’s systems
• Work in a fast-paced cross-functional team that values doing things ‘the right way’
• Contribute in an early-stage company with engineering first culture
• Contributing to all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle, from planning to delivery
• Collaborating with the cross-functional team members to develop technical requirements
• Writing clean code to develop functional web applications and reusable libraries
• Writing unit, functional, and acceptance tests
• Troubleshooting and supporting production applications

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• 5+ years of software development experience
• Proficiency with PHP language & Laravel framework
• Is a champion of agile methodologies and enjoys shipping code often and confidently
• Has a track record on breaking down complex problems as incremental solutions
• Proactively recommends initiatives to improve our engineering technologies and culture
• Enjoys working in a collaborative environment where everyone helps each other grow
• Takes ownership of the product and is proud of the quality of their work
• Has excellent communication skills and appreciates the value of good documentation
• Understands the challenges of early-stage company priorities
• We would love someone that has skills in DevOps, Big Data / Data Science, Machine learning, GIS

What we offer:

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:

• 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
• Generous Parental Leave policy
• 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!

At Roofr, we celebrate individuality and uniqueness. Roofr is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an organization that empowers inclusion and diversity. We encourage candidates and employees to be true to themselves and express all aspects of their identities. We believe that the convergence of fresh perspectives and experiences from all walks of life is what makes our product and culture so great. We do not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), genetic information, protected military or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.