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Senior Software Engineer (Payments), Backend
Job Location:
Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 131700 - 149500
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
30 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About GoodLeap:
GoodLeap is a technology company delivering best-in-class financing and software products for sustainable solutions from solar panels and batteries to energy-efficient HVAC heat pumps roofing windows and more. Over 1 million homeowners have benefited from our simple fast and frictionless technology that makes the adoption of these products more affordable accessible and easier to understand. Thousands of professionals deploying home efficiency and solar solutions rely on GoodLeaps proprietary AI-powered applications and developer tools to drive more transparent customer communication deeper business intelligence and streamlined payment and operations. Our platform has led to more than $30 billion in financing for sustainable solutions since 2018.
GoodLeap is also proud to support our award-winning nonprofit GivePower which is building and deploying life-saving water and clean electricity systems changing the lives of more than 1.6 million people across Africa Asia and South America.
Position Summary
Were looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our team that owns the core of our payment this role youll help build and scale both our payments platform and customer-facing payment products ensuring they are secure reliable and performant. Youll collaborate closely with product managers designers and fellow engineers to deliver seamless payments experiences that power every transaction. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to key initiatives within a growing company.
Key Responsibilities
- Design develop and maintain scalable micro-services and APIs that integrate with Stripe and other payment gateways.
- Build secure reliable and compliant payment solutions with a focus on scalability and performance.
- Collaborate with the product team to understand business requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle from concept and design to testing and deployment.
- Stay updated on the latest trends and innovations in the payments space and bring new ideas to the team.
- Troubleshoot debug and resolve issues in a timely manner to maintain high system availability.
Qualifications
- 5 years of software development experience using NodeJS TypeScript and NestJS
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS.
- Experience working with Stripes API or other payment processing platforms.
- Ability to design systems that are secure scalable and resilient to failure.
- Familiarity with relational databases like PostgreSQL.
- Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- A passion for clean code continuous improvement and best practices in software engineering.
Bonus Points
- Experience in FinTech or other highly regulated industries.
- Previous work with real-time payment processing systems.
Why Join Us
- Work on impactful projects that enable sustainability and energy solutions.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative inclusive and fast-paced environment.
- Work with a passionate forward-thinking team dedicated to making a difference.
$131700 - $164500 a year
USA base pay range (CA WA NJ MA DC NYC) per year: $144900 - $164500
USA base pay range (all other US states) per year: $131700 - $149500
In addition to the above salary this role may be eligible for a bonus.
Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions:
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by ones supervisor or other managers related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and other skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment perform the essential functions of the job or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
If you are an extraordinary professional who thrives in a collaborative work culture and values a rewarding career then we want to work with you! Apply today!
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
We are a sustainable home solutions marketplace. Providing simple, fast, and frictionless point-of-sale technology for countless mission-driven professionals serving millions of people who want to upgrade their homes and save money.
