Senior Software Engineer, NodeJS

8 days ago
Full time role
Remote · Lehi, UT, US... more
About GoodLeap:
GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC, heat pumps, roofing, windows, and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple, fast, and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable, accessible, and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeap’s proprietary, AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication, deeper business intelligence, and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $27 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018.
 
GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit, GivePower, which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems, changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa, Asia, and South America.

Position Summary
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Consumer Solutions team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving development tasks, coordinating with other engineers to solve complex problems, and working closely with product managers to ensure that solutions align with business objectives. You will also ensure that your code, as well as that of your peers, is well-tested, performant, and scalable where applicable.
 
As a small and agile team, we value proactive engineers who can take initiative and work independently without the need for constant direction. Your natural curiosity and drive to innovate will help us continue delivering best-in-class products.


Key Responsibilities

  • Complete development tasks, collaborating with team members to solve technical challenges.
  • Work with product managers to ensure that development solutions meet business use cases and goals.
  • Ensure code is thoroughly tested (unit tests and AAT), performant, and scalable when necessary.
  • Design and document APIs clearly using tools like OpenAPI/Swagger, ensuring they are well-documented and easy to understand for collaboration between teams.
  • Optimize the performance of Node.js applications, including memory usage, event loop efficiency, and handling of asynchronous code.
  • Follow security best practices in API development to guard against vulnerabilities and ensure secure communication.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, including deploying Node.js applications in cloud environments (e.g., AWS), and working with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions for automation.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience with Node.js
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful API development
  • Proficient in unit testing and automated acceptance testing (AAT)
  • A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently within a small, dynamic team
  • A natural curiosity and eagerness to learn and innovate

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with AWS ECS and Lambda
  • Familiarity with Open API, GitHub Actions, DataDog, and Kong Gateway
  • Knowledge of the Stripe API

Soft Skills & Cultural Fit

  • Strong collaboration skills with a willingness to mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews.
  • Problem-solving ability: capable of breaking down complex problems and taking ownership of tasks from start to finish.
  • Customer-centric mindset: ability to align development decisions with delivering an excellent user experience.

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions:

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career, then we want to work with you!  Apply today!