Senior Software Engineer

rePurpose Global is the leading Packaging Sustainability & Compliance platform for consumer companies. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and maintain scalable server-side services, manage cloud infrastructure, and contribute across the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable server-side services and APIs, with a focus on performance, reliability, and security
• Own and evolve our cloud infrastructure on AWS, including CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, monitoring, and cost optimization
• Contribute across the full software development lifecycle — from architecture and planning through implementation, testing, and production deployment
• Optimize the existing codebase to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, design, and other engineering teams) to translate requirements into technical solutions
• 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:

• 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
• 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
• Proficiency in working with databases (SQL, NoSQL), designing schemas, optimizing queries, and ensuring data integrity
• Familiarity with backend security best practices, observability tooling, and building fault-tolerant, highly available systems
• Experience with building, or interest in learning, agentic workflows
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript as it pertains to backend systems and data modeling
• Working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (React, Vue, etc.) to collaborate effectively across the stack
• 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
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset towards learning new technologies
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, Vue, and AWS are all preferred
• Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment is a plus