Software Engineer

Company Description

Greener Act enables organizations to become sustainability leaders by empowering their members to take measurable actions that create positive environmental, social, and economic impact. Through its dedicated platform, Greener Act tracks, rewards, and reports engagement in sustainability initiatives, providing transparent and actionable insights. The platform is fully aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), offering organizations an integrated framework for responsible growth. Team members contribute directly to tools that help businesses and communities understand and improve their impact, making Greener Act an ideal place for those who want to combine technology with purpose.

Role Description

As a Software Engineer at Greener Act, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services that power our sustainability engagement platform. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into clean, efficient code and robust APIs. Daily responsibilities include implementing new features, optimizing performance, improving system reliability, writing automated tests, and participating in code reviews. You will also help integrate third-party services, enhance data reporting capabilities, and contribute to technical documentation and architecture discussions. This is a full-time remote role, offering flexibility while collaborating with a distributed, mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Computer Science, including algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.

• Proficiency in Software Development and Programming, with experience building production-ready applications.

• Hands-on experience in Back-End Web Development, including RESTful APIs, microservices, and database integration.

• Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and related design patterns.

• Experience with one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go) and common frameworks.

• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases, version control (Git), and CI/CD pipelines.

• Ability to write clean, maintainable, well-tested code and collaborate effectively in a remote environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Interest in sustainability, impact measurement, or working with solutions aligned to the UN SDGs is highly beneficial.

• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.