Senior Software Engineer Job Gaithersburg area,Maryland USA,Software Development

About The Company Founded in 2017, re Purpose 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. re Purpose 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 bal.

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 & Dev Ops:
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 Dev Ops 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, No

SQL), 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
Type Script Proficiency:
Strong knowledge of Type Script 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. Type Script, 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

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…