Senior Software Engineer

rePurpose Global; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Hybrid work

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Birthday PTO

401K

Parental leave

Job summary

rePurpose Global is seeking a senior backend engineer to join its remote-friendly team. You will design, build and maintain scalable server-side services and APIs with a focus on performance, reliability and security.

Working across a modern stack (Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, Vue, AWS), you will collaborate with product and frontend teams, evolve infrastructure with CI/CD, containers, and IaC, and evaluate AI tooling to enhance the platform.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Minimum 4 years of software development experience.
• Strong background in Node.js/TypeScript and modern web stacks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) and DevOps practices.
• Experience with GraphQL or REST APIs and API design.
• Familiarity with frontend basics (HTML, CSS, JS) for collaboration.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable server-side services and APIs with 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 with product, design, and other engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• AI Tooling & Technology Evaluation: Stay updated with industry trends, propose adoption of new technologies to enhance the product’s capabilities.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

GraphQL

Vue

AWS

Terraform

CDK

Docker

Kubernetes

REST API design

Agile teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

CDK

Docker

Kubernetes

GraphQL tooling

Job description

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.

Remote Work

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 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

• 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

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 preferred
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset towards learning new technologies
• Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment is a plus
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Additional Information

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 have a truly global team - with members across the USA, India, Sri Lanka, and Portugal.

Research shows that women and underrepresented groups often apply to roles only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic. If you're passionate about this role and our mission, even if you don't meet every qualification, we look forward to receiving your application.

rePurpose Global is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We aim to reflect the global industries, brands, and markets we help navigate packaging compliance — and we welcome, support, and empower all the diverse individuals building the infrastructure for packaging compliance and a more sustainable global economy.

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 & Benefits

• Competitive salary +equity
• New York Candidates (must work hybrid) - $180,000 - $200,000
• East Coast Candidates - $160,000 - $180,000
• 100% Paid Premiums on Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible PTO - Your Birthday Off!
• 401K
• Paid Parental Leave

We offer a flexible salary range for this job posting that will be customized based on the qualifications of the chosen candidate. Our compensation strategy takes into account various factors, including experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market alignment. If this is out of your preferred range, we’d still encourage you to apply as we value the right fit over anything else!