Senior Software Engineer

rePurpose Global

Senior Software Engineer at rePurpose developing backend and infrastructure solutions to address the global waste crisis. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize compliance and sustainability workflows.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerGraphQLJavaScriptKubernetesNode.jsNoSQLReactSQLTerraformTypeScriptVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Backend Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable server-side services and APIs, with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
Infrastructure & DevOps: Own and evolve our cloud infrastructure on AWS, including CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, monitoring, and cost optimization.
Full-Cycle Development: Contribute across the full software development lifecycle — from architecture and planning through implementation, testing, and production deployment.
Codebase Enhancement: Optimize the existing codebase to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, design, and other engineering teams) to translate requirements into technical solutions.
AI Tooling & Technology Evaluation: Stay updated with industry trends, specifically in advancements in AI technologies. Propose adoption of new technologies where applicable to enhance the product’s and company’s capabilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Backend Expertise: Deep experience building robust, scalable, production-grade applications using Node.js or related backend frameworks. Strong understanding of API design (REST and/or GraphQL), service architecture, and performance optimization.
Infrastructure & Cloud: Hands-on experience with AWS (or comparable cloud platforms) and modern DevOps practices — including infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CDK), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipeline management.
Database Knowledge: Proficiency in working with databases (SQL, NoSQL), designing schemas, optimizing queries, and ensuring data integrity.
Security & Reliability: Familiarity with backend security best practices, observability tooling, and building fault-tolerant, highly available systems.
AI Technologies: Experience with building, or interest in learning, agentic workflows.
TypeScript Proficiency: Strong knowledge of TypeScript as it pertains to backend systems and data modeling.
Full-Stack Awareness: Working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (React, Vue, etc.) to collaborate effectively across the stack.
Agile & Collaboration: Comfortable working in an Agile environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a highly competitive salary package based on your skills and experience.
New York Candidates (must work hybrid) - $180,000 - $200,000
East Coast Candidates - $160,000 - $180,000
Performance-Based Incentives: Earn additional rewards as you achieve key milestones and contribute to our success.
Employee Benefits & Wellness Funds: Access medical coverage, a wellness fund, learning opportunities, and WeWork partnerships.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Backend DevelopmentAPI DesignDatabase ManagementPerformance OptimizationSecurity Best PracticesInfrastructure-as-CodeContainerization (Docker/Kubernetes)CI/CD Pipeline ManagementTypeScriptAgile Methodologies

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTeamworkAdaptabilityProblem-Solving