Senior Software Engineer, Documents

NextGenEnergyJobs; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GoodLeap, a technology company delivering financing and software for sustainable solutions, seeks a senior software engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and APIs using Node.js and AWS services. You will build secure document workflows and collaborate with product and legal teams to ensure compliance and accuracy.

The role emphasizes performance, reliability, and continuous deployment, with opportunities to mentor engineers and drive innovation across the platform.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and algorithmic skills typical of software engineering roles.
• Experience with React, Node.js, Typescript, Nest.js, Serverless, SST, DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, API Gateway and Kafka.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and working with databases.
• In-depth knowledge of large-scale web application design, including clustering, caching, performance tuning, and scalability strategies.
• Ability to translate legal documents and business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Attention to detail and accuracy with legal documents and business requirements.
• Collaboration and consensus-building as patterns for problem-solving.
• Transparency in ambiguous situations.
• Getting stuff done through pragmatic iteration and a focus on user needs.
• Curiosity and staying current with latest technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications and APIs (Node.js, AWS).
• Build secure solutions for document generation, signing, and vaulting with scalability in mind.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features meeting legal and business needs.
• Analyze legal documents and business requirements to design compliant technical solutions.
• Write testable, reliable code and implement CD practices for production systems.
• Participate in design and code reviews and provide technical feedback.
• Mentor engineers through pair programming and knowledge sharing.
• Analyze and optimize code, APIs, and distributed systems for efficiency.
• Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot large-scale systems for high availability.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and drive hands-on innovation.

Skills

React

Node.js

Typescript

Nest.js

Serverless

SST

DynamoDB

AWS Lambda

API Gateway

Kafka

Job description

GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-quality web applications and APIs, focusing on Node.js and AWS services.
• Build secure, reliable, and compliant solutions for document generation, signing, and vaulting with an emphasis on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, product managers, and legal experts, to deliver features that meet legal and business requirements.
• Analyze legal documents and business needs to design technical solutions that ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Write testable, reliable code and implement continuous deployment practices for production systems.
• Participate in design and code reviews, providing technical feedback to uphold engineering excellence.
• Mentor and support the career development of engineers through pair programming, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
• Analyze and optimize application code, APIs, and distributed systems to ensure efficiency and reliability.
• Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot large-scale systems to maintain high availability and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, driving hands-on implementation and innovation across the platform.

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving and algorithmic skills typical of any software engineering role.
• Extensive experience with one or more of the following technologies: React, Node.js, Typescript, Nest.js, Serverless, SST, DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, API Gateway and Kafka, coupled with a strong aptitude for learning new tools and frameworks.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and working with databases.
• In-depth knowledge of large-scale web application design, including clustering, caching, performance tuning, and scalability strategies.
• An ability to understand and translate legal documents and business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when dealing with legal documents and business requirements.
• Collaboration and consensus-building as patterns for problem-solving.
• Transparency in the face of ambiguous or difficult situations.
• “Getting stuff done” through simple, pragmatic iteration and a strong focus on user needs.
• A high level of curiosity and staying abreast of the latest technologies.
• Proactively resolving problems and displaying a strong sense of ownership.
• Challenging the status quo when it makes sense to do so.