U.S. Green Building Council · 3 hours ago
Senior Backend Engineer- Node.js/TypeScript
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expThe U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to transforming the built environment. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer – Node.js/TypeScript to lead backend development initiatives, ensuring scalable architecture and high performance while mentoring team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain robust, scalable backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS
Design and implement high-performance APIs (REST and SOAP) for complex enterprise integrations
Optimize PostgreSQL databases for high availability, performance, and scalability
Apply advanced design patterns, security best practices, and architectural principles to all solutions
Collaborate with DevOps, frontend, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless delivery and integration
Troubleshoot production issues, enhance system reliability, and perform performance tuning
Lead code reviews, enforce coding standards, and promote best practices via GitHub workflows
Mentor and guide team members, contributing to technical discussions and strategic decisions
Integrate external tools and services to extend system functionality and improve performance
Stay updated on emerging backend technologies, cloud-native tools, and industry trends to drive innovation
Design and optimize scalable, maintainable, and performant architectural solutions
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional backend development experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS
Expertise in designing and scaling RESTful APIs and SOAP services for enterprise systems
Advanced proficiency in PostgreSQL (including performance tuning, replication, and partitioning)
Strong knowledge of Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and code quality best practices
In-depth understanding of cloud-native architectures and serverless solutions
Hands-on experience with AWS services (compute, networking, monitoring, storage)
Solid expertise in Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, troubleshooting)
Proven ability to mentor junior and mid-level developers and drive technical decisions
Experience with Splunk (advanced monitoring, dashboards, alerting)
Familiarity with Spinnaker or similar advanced deployment pipelines
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Benefits
401(k) with employer matching
Professional development reimbursement
We offer a healthcare plan through Cigna that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs. USGBC covers 100% of the premiums and an HRA that will assist you and your dependents in reaching the in-network medical deductible. You will only be responsible for the $300 individual / $600 family up front deductible for medical services before the employer funded HRA will process payments for your in-network claims
Generous paid time off (12 paid holidays, 9 paid personal sick days and based on career level either 2 to 3 weeks PTO), including operations closed for a full week between Christmas and New Year’s
6 weeks paid renewal leave after 7 years of continuous service
Company
U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council is committed to transforming buildings and communities to advance human and environmental well-being.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Peter Templeton
President & CEO
Lisa Revitte
Chief Operating Officer
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