GoodLeap

Software Engineer, Node.js

GoodLeap$121K — $141K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience with Node.js
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful API development
  • Proficient in unit testing and automated acceptance testing (AAT)
  • Proactive mindset with a capacity to operate independently
  • Natural curiosity and eagerness to learn and innovate

Responsibilities

  • Deliver features in collaboration with team members to address technical challenges
  • Work with product managers to align development solutions with business goals
  • Ensure thorough testing of code, focusing on performance and scalability
  • Design and document APIs clearly using tools like OpenAPI/Swagger
  • Optimize Node.js application performance, including memory usage and event loop efficiency
  • Adhere to security best practices in API development
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, deploying Node.js applications in cloud environments and using CI/CD pipelines

Benefits

  • Opportunities for team members to grow and advance within the company
  • Support for development into new opportunities as you outgrow your current role
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Consumer Solutions team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementation of the 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

  • Deliver features , 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 & Culture 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.


Opportunities for Growth

  • At GoodLeap, there are always opportunities for team members to grow and advance within the company. As you outgrow your current role, we will support your development into new opportunities.


$121,000 - $141,000 a year

In addition to the above salary, this role may be eligible for a bonus.

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.

About GoodLeap

GoodLeap is a renewable energy company that provides homeowners with access to affordable solar energy. The company offers a range of financing options, including loans, leases, and power purchase agreements, to help homeowners make the switch to solar. GoodLeap also offers energy storage solutions and home improvement financing to help homeowners reduce their energy bills and increase the value of their homes. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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