Senior Software Engineer

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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…