US Green Building Council

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HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT ---------------------------------------- As a Senior Backend Engineer – Node.js/TypeScript, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping advance the goals of USGBC technology team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of backend development, driving key initiatives such as design, development, and strategy of enterprise-grade Node JS applications, ensuring scalable architecture, high performance, and best practices in backend engineering while mentoring the team and driving innovation in alignment with our mission and strategic goals.   You’ll report to the Senior Director of Technology and be part of a collaborative team environment where your contributions will help shape impactful outcomes. You’ll work closely with teams like Frontend and QA teams, and may regularly partner with Product and Design to refine requirements, ensure user-friendly interfaces, align on API contracts, and to validate features.   Key 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      REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------- Experience  * 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.   Education * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (required) * Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (preferred but not mandatory)   Technology/System(s) * Node.js + NestJS + TypeScript – enterprise-grade backend framework for building scalable REST and SOAP services. * PostgreSQL (with Citus, Patroni, or TimescaleDB) – advanced database scaling, partitioning, replication, and performance tuning. * Swagger / OpenAPI + Postman – API design, testing, and documentation. * GitHub / GitLab + GitHub Actions / Jenkins – version control and automated CI/CD pipelines. * SonarQube + ESLint + Prettier – enforce code quality, static analysis, and best practices. * AWS (EC2, EKS, Lambda, Fargate, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, API Gateway) – core cloud-native and serverless services. * Docker + Kubernetes (EKS) + Helm – containerization, orchestration, and deployment management. * Splunk + Prometheus + Grafana – advanced monitoring, alerting, and observability dashboards. * Spinnaker / ArgoCD – automated deployment pipelines with GitOps support. * Terraform / AWS CDK – infrastructure as code for reproducible and scalable cloud environments.   Skills * Expertise in backend development using Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS, with strong focus on scalable API design (REST & SOAP). * Advanced proficiency in PostgreSQL administration, optimization, and high-availability strategies. * Strong background in CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and code quality enforcement. * Hands-on experience with cloud-native and serverless architectures using AWS and Kubernetes. * Proven ability to mentor engineers, lead technical decisions, and drive best practices across teams.     ABOUT OUR TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE ---------------------------------------- Salary  Final compensation and benefits will be confirmed at the time of offer and may vary based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, qualifications, and employment status. Please note that salary negotiations will not extend beyond the top of the internal salary range.   Benefits We offer you: * Competitive compensation * 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    LOGISTICS ---------------------------------------- Location: This position is remote in U.S.   Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the candidate’s local time zone. Preference is given to candidates in the Eastern Time Zone, though other time zones will be considered. Occasional weekend availability may be required to support critical deployments or resolve urgent production issues.   Travel %: Minimal; occasional travel may be required for onsite workshops, team meetings, or conferences     EEO STATEMENT ---------------------------------------- The U.S. Green Building Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   ABOUT US ---------------------------------------- U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to accelerating and scaling the transformation of the built environment. Through LEED—the world’s most widely used green building rating system— and initiatives likes Greenbuild, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy, USGBC empowers professionals to drive market transformation that advances human and environmental health, climate resilience, and equity.   Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) is the world’s leading sustainability and health certification and credentialing body, independently recognizing excellence in performance. GBCI administers project certifications and professional credentials and certificates including LEED [https://www.usgbc.org/leed], WELL [https://www.wellcertified.com/], EDGE [https://edgebuildings.com/], PEER [https://peer.gbci.org/], PERFORM [https://www.usgbc.org/perform], SITES [https://www.sustainablesites.org/], TRUE Zero Waste [https://true.gbci.org/], and IREE.   We are proud to be globally recognized for our leadership in green building, environmental performance, and sustainable development.   Our Global Impact * Over 120,000 LEED-certified commercial projects worldwide * Millions of square feet of certified healthy, efficient, low-carbon space * Recognition in 180+ countries for innovation in green building and business practices   Why Join Us? At USGBC and GBCI, you’ll work alongside passionate, mission-aligned professionals who care deeply about people, the planet, and progress. We offer: * A purpose-driven, inclusive culture * Opportunities to grow your career and take ownership of meaningful work * A chance to make a measurable impact on global sustainability efforts * We’re seeking team members who thrive in collaborative environments, are committed to excellence, and want to build lasting partnerships that drive change in the built environment.   Meet Our Leaders and Learn More about our Mission:     * U.S. Green Building Council Leaders [https://www.usgbc.org/about/mission-vision]  * Green Business Certification Inc Leaders [https://www.gbci.org/about]   Culture and Values Statement Working together, each of us advances our mission by respecting all voices, trusting and supporting one another, excelling through collaboration and accountability, and continuously improving ourselves and our organization.