Software Engineer - Backend & DevOps

Sourgum; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Comprehensive health insurance

Yearly Personal Development Budget

Access to wellness apps and gyms

Job summary

A technology company specializing in waste management is looking for a passionate Backend Engineer to build scalable systems and APIs. You will work with Node.js and TypeScript, manage PostgreSQL databases, and develop infrastructure on AWS and GCP to enhance service delivery. This position offers company stock options, comprehensive health benefits, and a positive work environment focused on innovation and sustainability. Join a fast-growing company making a difference in the recycling industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a backend or full-stack engineer.
• Strong proficiency with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful or GraphQL APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers (React) to build clean, reliable integrations across the stack.
• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

PostgreSQL

AWS

GCP

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Location

Jersey City

Employment Type

Full time

Department

Engineering

Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry through cutting-edge technology that makes waste removal simpler, smarter, and more cost-effective. Our innovative haulsourcing platform powers high-quality waste and recycling services for businesses at significantly lower costs—saving our customers an average of 20%. Leveraging proprietary datasets, an advanced operating system, and a carefully curated network of 5,000+ trusted vendors, we help companies of all shapes and sizes streamline their operations while advancing sustainability efforts.

We’re a fast-growing, venture-backed company (just closed our Series A!) on a mission to modernize an outdated industry — and we’re just getting started. Our investors include Spark Capital, Founder Collective, Suffolk Technologies, 186 Ventures, and River Park Ventures, the same funds that backed category-defining companies like Slack, Anthropic, Uber, Venmo, and Amazon Pharmacy.

If you’re driven by the opportunity to build something groundbreaking, we’d love to meet you.

The Role

We’re growing quickly and looking for a Backend Engineer who’s passionate about building scalable systems and enjoys bridging the gap between backend development and DevOps infrastructure. If you love working across services, solving complex problems, and shipping code that directly impacts real-world operations, we want to meet you.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript
• Collaborate with frontend engineers (React) to build clean, reliable integrations across the stack
• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Develop infrastructure and deployment automation on AWS and GCP
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling for faster, safer releases
• Monitor and improve system performance, uptime, and observability
• Work cross-functionally with product, design, and operations to turn requirements into production-ready features
• Help evolve our architecture as we scale to handle increasing traffic and data

The qualifications you need

• 3+ years of experience as a backend or full-stack engineer
• Strong proficiency with Node.js and TypeScript
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful or GraphQL APIs
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases
• Solid understanding of AWS and/or GCP infrastructure
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform or similar)
• Comfort working in a collaborative startup environment, taking ownership and moving quickly
• Strong communication skills and a mindset of continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Company stock options as part of your compensation package, giving you the opportunity to share in our company's success and build long-term financial growth.
• A positive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, LTD, Life Insurance, etc.), retirement plans (401K), and paid time off.
• Access to hundreds of gyms, studios, and wellness apps—all through one easy membership provided by your Wellhub.
• Yearly Personal Development Budget
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.