Senior Backend Engineer

Empower the future with your expertise!

Remote Position (U.S. based) | $108,000 - $135,000

Join Our Employee-Owned Technology Company

At Green River, we're not just building software but creating solutions that improve the world. As a 100% employee-owned company through our ESOP, every team member has a direct stake in our success and impact. Since 2000, we've partnered with government agencies, nonprofits, and forward-thinking corporations to deliver technology solutions that matter.

We are an established web application development firm known for our engineering excellence and commitment to "software and analytics for a better world." Our distinctive culture emphasizes collaboration and shared purpose, where team members unite around a clear vision of success and meaningful impact. We demonstrate this through our dedication to continuous process improvement, advancement of social justice, and technical innovation - all measured by tangible outcomes that reflect our core values and mission.

What You'll Do

Design and develop secure, stable, and performant backend services.
Work closely with other engineers to write maintainable, well-tested code.
Collaborate on quality assurance and deployment pipelines to ensure reliable software delivery.
Participate in code reviews, and technical decisions, and contribute to our strong engineering culture.
Create API endpoints with REST, GraphQL, or similar.
Uphold high privacy and security standards for all development.
Communicate effectively across disciplines such as with technical project managers, other software engineers, data scientists, DevOps engineers, data engineers, privacy and security officers, and business development staff.

We're Looking For

A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
3 years minimum of software engineering experience with an emphasis on backend system design.
Significant experience with server-side web frameworks such as Ruby on Rails, Django, Express, Symfony, Laravel, or equivalent.
A willingness to learn Ruby on Rails if not already conversant.
Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
Strong problem-solving and design skills, both when working independently and when collaborating with teammates.
Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
Proactive problem-solving approach
Passion for using technology for positive social impact

Why You'll Love Working Here

Ownership Culture: As an employee-owner through our ESOP, you'll share in the company's growth and success
Remote-First Environment: Work from anywhere in the U.S. with a flexible schedule
Exceptional Healthcare: We cover up to 100% of medical insurance premiums, plus the option to participate in group dental and vision insurance plans
Financial Security:
- 401(k) with company matching
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- ESOP retirement benefits
Work-Life Balance:
- Up to 3 weeks of PTO upon hire, 4 weeks PTO after three years of employment
- Paid parental leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Remote Work Support:
- Home office setup and maintenance allowance
- Communication tools stipend
- Co-working space reimbursement

Requirements

Maintain and uphold high privacy and security standards per company policies and regulatory requirements.
Must be based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
No visa sponsorship is available

How to Apply

Submit your resume and cover letter explaining why you're excited to join our mission-driven, employee-owned company.

Green River is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. In accordance with our beliefs and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Green River does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or disability.