Senior Software Engineer, Node.js

  • GoodLeap
  • San Mateo, California
  • 04/02/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications Software Engineer Testing

Job Description

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GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best in class financing and software products for sustainable solutions, including solar panels, batteries, HVAC, roofs, and windows. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our frictionless technology.

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Consumer Solutions team. The role involves driving development tasks, collaborating with engineers and product managers, and ensuring code is well tested, performant, and scalable.

Key Responsibilities
  • Complete development tasks, collaborating with team members to solve technical challenges.
  • Work with product managers to ensure solutions meet business use cases and goals.
  • Ensure code is thoroughly tested (unit tests and automated acceptance tests), performant, and scalable when necessary.
  • Design and document APIs clearly using tools such as OpenAPI/Swagger.
  • Optimize performance of Node.js applications, including memory usage, event loop efficiency, and asynchronous code handling.
  • Follow security best practices in API development to guard against vulnerabilities.
  • Deploy Node.js applications in cloud environments (e.g., AWS) and work with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions.
Required Qualifications
  • Experience with Node.js.
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful API development.
  • Proficiency in unit testing and automated acceptance testing.
  • 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 OpenAPI, 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 from start to finish.
  • Customer centric mindset: ability to align development decisions with delivering an excellent user experience.
Opportunities for Growth
  • Support for career advancement and new opportunities within GoodLeap.

$146,000 - $170,000 a year

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

Additional Information

We may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. Final hiring decisions are made by humans.

Seniority Level

Mid Senior level

Employment Type

Full time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology