Software Engineer – Backend & DevOps

Sourgum • Jersey City, NJ

67d

About The Position

Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry through cutting-edge technology that makes waste removal simpler, smarter, and more cost-effective. Our innovative haulsourcing platform powers high-quality waste and recycling services for businesses at significantly lower costs—saving our customers an average of 20%. Leveraging proprietary datasets, an advanced operating system, and a carefully curated network of 5,000+ trusted vendors, we help companies of all shapes and sizes streamline their operations while advancing sustainability efforts. We’re a fast-growing, venture-backed company (just closed our Series A!) on a mission to modernize an outdated industry — and we’re just getting started. Our investors include Spark Capital, Founder Collective, Suffolk Technologies, 186 Ventures, and River Park Ventures, the same funds that backed category-defining companies like Slack, Anthropic, Uber, Venmo, and Amazon Pharmacy. If you’re driven by the opportunity to build something groundbreaking, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

• 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.

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

Benefits

• Company stock options as part of your compensation package, giving you the opportunity to share in our company's success and build long-term financial growth.
• A positive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement plans (401K), and paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees