Staff Software Engineer, Payments (Backend)

GoodLeap, a leading technology company in sustainable solutions financing, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their payments technology team. With over $30 billion in financing facilitated since 2018, GoodLeap has established itself as a pioneer in making sustainable home improvements more accessible and affordable.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on mission-critical payment systems that power the company's core business operations. As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and building scalable payment solutions that handle significant transaction volumes while maintaining the highest standards of security and reliability.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 7+ years of experience in backend development, particularly with Node.js and TypeScript. You'll be working in a distributed systems environment, designing and implementing high-performance APIs that serve web, mobile, and partner integrations. The role demands strong technical leadership skills, as you'll be mentoring other engineers and driving best practices across the team.

What makes this role particularly compelling is the combination of technical challenges and meaningful impact. You'll be working on technology that directly enables sustainable energy adoption while solving complex problems in payment processing, system architecture, and scalability. The company offers competitive compensation ($173,000 - $200,000 plus bonus and equity) and the flexibility of hybrid work across multiple locations.

GoodLeap's commitment to sustainability extends beyond their core business through their nonprofit arm, GivePower, which has impacted over 1.6 million lives through clean water and electricity projects globally. This role offers the unique opportunity to advance your career while contributing to environmental sustainability and social impact.

The ideal candidate will bring not only technical expertise but also strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments. You'll be working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where your decisions will have a direct impact on the company's success in accelerating the adoption of sustainable home solutions.