Senior Software Engineer

About The Company Founded in 2017, rePurpose Global is the leading Packaging Sustainability & Compliance platform for consumer companies. We enable brands to measure their plastic footprint, recover plastic waste from nature through a global partner network, and streamline compliance across 45+ packaging regulations — all from one platform. rePurpose has recovered over 100 million pounds of plastic waste, supported 2,300+ waste workers, and maintains 10+ active impact projects worldwide. Our platform helps brands achieve compliance outcomes through advanced data management and regulatory expertise. Headquartered in New York. Learn more at repurpose.global. This position is remote-only for East Coast candidates, but we prefer candidates based in New York to join our hybrid work environment. Responsibilities Backend Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable server-side services and APIs, with a focus on performance, reliability, and securityInfrastructure & 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 deploymentCodebase Enhancement: Optimize the existing codebase to improve performance, reliability, and maintainabilityCollaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, design, and other engineering teams) to translate requirements into technical solutionsAI 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 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 optimizationInfrastructure & 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 managementDatabase Knowledge: Proficiency in working with databases (SQL, NoSQL), designing schemas, optimizing queries, and ensuring data integritySecurity & Reliability: Familiarity with backend security best practices, observability tooling, and building fault-tolerant, highly available systemsAI Technologies: Experience with building, or interest in learning, agentic workflowsTypeScript Proficiency: Strong knowledge of TypeScript as it pertains to backend systems and data modelingFull-Stack Awareness: Working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (React, Vue, etc.) to collaborate effectively across the stackAgile & Collaboration: Comfortable working in an Agile environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team Qualification A degree in Computer Science, plus a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in software development, ideally in a cloud-based modern stack. TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, Vue, and AWS are all preferredStrong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset towards learning new technologiesPrior experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment is a plusMust be authorized to work in the United States Location Preference This role is open to candidates based in the United States, with a preference for those located in or near New York City. We offer a hybrid working model for local candidates, with remote flexibility for those elsewhere in the US. We’re a truly global team, headquartered in New York City, with members across Miami, New York, Los Angeles, London, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Colombo, and Jakarta. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Compensation And Benefits Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a highly competitive salary package based on your skills and experience. New York Candidates (must work hybrid) - $180,000 - $200,000East Coast Candidates - $160,000 - $180,000 If this is out of your preferred range, we’d still encourage you to apply, as we value the right fit over anything else! 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.