Roofr · 2 months ago
Senior Backend Engineer - Contract
Roofr is a customer-focused company that offers a powerful CRM platform designed for the roofing industry. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will drive backend architecture, contribute to the software development lifecycle, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical requirements and functional web applications.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Skills in DevOps
Big Data / Data Science
Machine learning
GIS
Benefits
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
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!
Company
Roofr
Roofr is a roofing software platform that offers measurement reports, digital proposals, invoicing, and payment services.
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$43.8MKey Investors
Vertical Venture PartnersBullpen CapitalCrosslink Capital
2025-01-28Series B
2023-10-18Series A· $23.5M
2022-09-13Series A· $12M
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