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Software Engineer – Backend & DevOps

Sourgum· Engineering
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Jersey CityFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Backend Engineer bridging backend development and DevOps, designing scalable services and contributing to deployment automation across AWS and GCP.

Responsibilities

  • 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

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

Skills

Required:Node.jsTypeScriptRESTful APIsPostgreSQLAWS/GCPCI/CD / DevOps
Nice to have:GraphQL APIs

Benefits

  • Company stock options as part of your compensation package
  • A positive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability
  • 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—all through one easy membership provided by your Wellhub
  • Yearly Personal Development Budget
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company
Last updated Jul 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About Sourgum

Over 100 years of waste and recycling innovation

Sourgum unifies thousands of local haulers to deliver scalable, tech-powered waste and recycling solutions with transparency, reliability, and unwavering service.

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