Staff Backend Engineer

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💎 Seniority level: Staff, 8+ years

📍 Location: Canada

🔍 Industry: Technology / Software Development

🏢 Company: Roofr👥 101-250💰 $23,500,000 Series A over 1 year agoMarketplace Home Improvement Construction Home Renovation

⏳ Experience: 8+ years

🪄 Skills: LeadershipPHPSoftware DevelopmentAgileProduct DevelopmentCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingAgile methodologies

Requirements:

8+ years of software development experience with strong proficiency in PHP and the Laravel framework.
Demonstrated leadership in adopting agile methodologies with a commitment to frequent code deployment.
Expertise in deconstructing complex problems into manageable solutions with a record of strategic problem-solving.
Proactive in advocating for initiatives that enhance engineering technologies.
Collaborative spirit, thriving in mutually supportive team environments.
Exceptional ownership of product development, producing high-quality, reliable work.
Excellent communication skills, emphasizing effective documentation.

Responsibilities:

Lead the evolution of backend architecture to enhance system scalability and efficiency within a cross-functional team.
Serve as a hands-on contributor, blending oversight with direct involvement in project execution.
Influence engineering culture by promoting innovation and standards in technical execution.
Mentor senior engineers and collaborate with team members to refine technical requirements.
Design and implement robust and scalable web applications, developing frameworks to streamline future projects.
Champion comprehensive testing suites to ensure software quality.
Lead troubleshooting efforts and optimize support strategies for production applications.

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