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rePurpose Global

Posted 2 months ago

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Senior Software Engineer

Hybrid OR RemoteHybrid

AI Summary

A Senior Software Engineer designs, builds, and scales backend services and infrastructure on AWS to power compliance workflows, data pipelines, and sustainability insights for CPG brands.

About this role

Overview

rePurpose is the Leading Packaging Sustainability and Compliance Platform for CPG brands to streamline EPR compliance and make credible sustainability claims.

At rePurpose, we believe a world free of plastic waste is achievable within our lifetime. To accelerate our impact, we are hiring a Senior Software Engineer with deep backend and infrastructure expertise to support our vision of solving the global waste crisis. As a Senior Software Engineer at rePurpose, you will play a central role in architecting and scaling our platform — building the reliable, high-performance systems that power compliance workflows, data pipelines, and sustainability insights for brands across the US and beyond.

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.

    • Skills

    AWSCI/CDDockerGraphQLKubernetesNode.jsNoSQLSQLTerraformTypeScript

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