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Repurpose Global

Senior Software Engineer

LocationNew York
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
DepartmentEngineering, Software Engineering
Company size51–200 people
First seen2w ago
Last seen2d ago
About the Company
Founded in 2017, rePurpose 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.
rePurpose 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 at repurpose.global.
This position is remote-only for East Coast candidates, but we prefer candidates based in New York to join our hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
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Backend Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable server-side services and APIs, with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
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Infrastructure & DevOps: Own and evolve our cloud infrastructure on AWS, including CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, monitoring, and cost optimization.
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​​Full-Cycle Development: Contribute across the full software development lifecycle — from architecture and planning through implementation, testing, and production deployment.
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Codebase Enhancement: Optimize the existing codebase to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
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Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, design, and other engineering teams) to translate requirements into technical solutions.
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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
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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.
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Infrastructure & Cloud: 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.
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Database Knowledge: Proficiency in working with databases (SQL, NoSQL), designing schemas, optimizing queries, and ensuring data integrity.
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Security & Reliability: Familiarity with backend security best practices, observability tooling, and building fault-tolerant, highly available systems.
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AI Technologies: Experience with building, or interest in learning, agentic workflows.
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TypeScript Proficiency: Strong knowledge of TypeScript as it pertains to backend systems and data modeling.
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Full-Stack Awareness: Working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (React, Vue, etc.) to collaborate effectively across the stack.
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Agile & Collaboration: Comfortable working in an Agile environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
Qualification
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A degree in Computer Science, plus a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in software development, ideally in a cloud-based modern stack. TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, Vue, and AWS are all preferred.
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Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset towards learning new technologies.
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Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment is a plus.
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Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Additional Information:
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 have a truly global team - with members across the USA, India, Sri Lanka, and Portugal.
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Research shows that women and underrepresented groups often apply to roles only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, even if you don’t meet every qualification, we look forward to receiving your application
rePurpose Global is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We aim to reflect the global industries, brands, and markets we help navigate packaging compliance — and we welcome, support, and empower all the diverse individuals building the infrastructure for packaging compliance and a more sustainable global economy.
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