Founded in 2022, GreenLite is revolutionizing development in America by streamlining the collaboration between developers, builders, and local regulatory authorities. GreenLite’s software powers its Private Plan Review offering, serving many of the nation’s largest public retailers, developers, and production home builders. By leveraging GreenLite’s technology, its customers save months on each project, significantly accelerating their timelines and staying within budget.
GreenLite is founded by experts in technology, development, and within the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry, and backed by leading venture capital firms. GreenLite is at the forefront of the privatization of construction permitting and plan review, reshaping a multi-hundred billion dollar industry.
GreenLite has raised nearly $40M from the country’s leading venture capital investors, including Craft Ventures, who led GreenLite’s $28.5M Series A. We’re well capitalized to achieve our mission of revolutionizing the plan review and construction permitting process across the country.
The engineering team is a tight knit group of passionate individuals driven by a desire to solve real problems for real people. This is a great opportunity to make a tangible impact, be a cultural founder, and grow your career. If you are motivated by solving meaningful problems, learning from talented peers, and growing in a collaborative environment where your work truly matters, this is the team for you.
NYC Hybrid
Must be based in the New York Metro area and able to work in the office 3 days/ week as part of a hybrid schedule
At GreenLite, we place value in our in-office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to enable balance for our teammates while keeping GreenLite’s goals top of mind.
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer. In this role, you will be very hands-on and play a crucial role in designing and developing scalable backend services that power our products. You'll take full ownership of features in a fast-paced and evolving environment, working with a modern technology stack.
Design and develop scalable applications
Orchestrate features and minimize conflicts when working with other senior team members on the same codebase
Champion architectural discussions and make key technical decisions regarding backend systems and infrastructure
Actively participate in product and design discussions, contributing your expertise to solve complex problems
Define, apply, and champion coding standards to ensure our platform is maintainable, reliable, adaptable, secure, testable, and usable
5+ years of industry experience in backend software development
Ability to design new systems and evaluate the tradeoffs in scalability, reliability, performance, and maintainability
Proficient in backend API and SQL databases like Postgres
Self-starter with the ability to identify potential issues or areas of improvement and take action without needing direction
You thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate adaptability, and continuously seek to learn and solve new challenges independently
Competitive salary
New hire stock equity packages
Annual bonuses based on performance and delivering results
Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) savings plan
Employee wellness program
Home productivity stipend
Team building events
Unlimited PTO policy
GreenLite values people from all walks of life and professional backgrounds. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about the construction industry or solving the housing crisis in America, and want the opportunity to grow in your career, we encourage you to apply.
GreenLite is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.
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Are you ready to take your career to the next level as a Senior Backend Software Engineer at GreenLite? Based in the vibrant city of New York, we are not just another tech company; we are on a mission to revolutionize the construction permitting and plan review process across the nation. Since our launch in 2022, we've made significant strides in helping developers, builders, and regulatory authorities collaborate more efficiently. Here, you will have the unique opportunity to design and develop scalable backend services while being part of a dedicated engineering team that truly values collaboration and innovation. At GreenLite, your work matters, and you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our platform. In this role, you will take the lead on key features and participate actively in architectural discussions. We believe in providing a supportive hybrid work environment that fosters creativity, allowing you to balance work from our New York office three days a week while also enabling remote flexibility. Your expertise in backend software development, particularly with API and SQL databases like Postgres, will be invaluable as you navigate our fast-paced, ever-evolving tech stack. If you're passionate about developing solutions that impact real people and want to grow alongside a talented team, GreenLite is your next opportunity. We offer a competitive salary, stock options, and multiple benefits designed to support your overall well-being while encouraging growth and collaboration. Join us and help us reshape a multi-hundred billion dollar industry!
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