Sourgum
Software Engineer – Backend & DevOps
Jersey City. Posted 10 months ago
The role
This person will design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript. They will also manage PostgreSQL databases and develop infrastructure and deployment automation on AWS and GCP.
What you will do
- 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
Required 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
- 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
- Positive and collaborative work environment
- Flexible/Unlimited PTO
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, LTD, Life Insurance, etc.)
- Retirement plans (401K)
- Access to hundreds of gyms, studios, and wellness apps through Wellhub
- Yearly Personal Development Budget
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
About the company
Sourgum is a venture-backed company transforming the waste and recycling industry through technology. Their haulsourcing platform helps businesses streamline operations and advance sustainability efforts.