Sourgum is on a mission to eliminate waste. Using our partnered hauler
network, proprietary technology, and innovative new approaches to waste
management we are diverting waste from landfills and into upcycle systems
while simultaneously reducing emissions. Our platforms are not only designed
for environmental sustainability, we pride ourselves on creating customer
centric interfaces that are simple to use and incorporate modern design
practices.
**Position Overview:**
Sourgum is seeking a visionary Senior Software Engineer to join our full-stack
development team. This role is crucial for driving the development of our
platforms that aim to transform the waste and recycling industry. Operating
within a fast-paced startup environment, you will work closely with many
stakeholders and an experienced team, blending industry knowledge with full-
stack development expertise.
This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of our development efforts,
directly influencing project directions and outcomes. As a Technical
Engineering Manager, you will not only oversee the technical development but
also contribute to strategic planning, team mentoring, and the cultivation of
an entrepreneurial culture.
* Work alongside and mentor other developers
* Elevate expectations by demonstrating through your actions.
* Work with a small team in an agile environment
* Advocate for testing & automation
* Instill a culture of continuous learning and innovation
* Accountable for on-time, on-budget delivery of software
**Requirements**
(The following are representative of the education, experience, knowledge,
skills, or
ability required for this position)
* 5+ years of professional JavaScript/Typescript professional software development
* 5+ years of experience working with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Aurora, etc.)
* Experience working with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Couchbase)
* Experience in indexing/search such as (Elasticsearch or Apache Solr)
* Strong understanding of data structures, indexing, and searching required
* Can apply principles of Test-Driven Development
* Experience with writing test cases
* _Preferred, but not Required: *_
* Hands-on experience working with AWS-based services including S3, RDS, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, Lambda, Redshift
* Experience with version control system, CI/CD pipeline tools, workflow tools, Jenkins, etc.
* Experience integrating applications with Redis/Memcached
* Experience with other languages including but not limited to Go/Dart/Java/Python etc.
* Experience with Scrum/Agile/Sprint Methodologies
* A passion for building software and streamlining process issues
* Experience integrating software as service applications with a team of developers
* Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience)
* Experience with IaC technologies
**Benefits**
* Salary Range: $120,000 to $180,000
* Equity Grants
* Unlimited PTO
* Health benefits
* Flexible working hours
* 401k
* Vibrant, fun, and growing culture!
