Software Engineer- Optimize Platform

Position Overview

Software Engineer – Optimize Platform at Cenergistic. At Cenergistic, we help schools, hospitals, and municipalities cut energy waste through a blend of patented technology, on-site experts, and decades of proven processes. Our mission is to make sustainability financially sustainable. You’ve spent a few years building software and have a solid technical foundation. Eager to grow and contribute to meaningful work, you thrive in mission-driven environments and believe that the best code is purposeful, clean, and collaborative.

Key Responsibilities

• Ship features using React, React Native, Node.js, and Express that drive energy-saving strategies across thousands of buildings
• Develop internal and client-facing tools, from mobile field adjustments to enterprise-level dashboards
• Work across our full stack: PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Redis, AWS, Terraform, and GitHub Actions
• Contribute to sustainable and scalable systems with a focus on performance, usability, and reliability
• Immerse yourself in our platform, energy conservation methodology, and business context during your first 2–3 months
• Progress from fixing bugs to leading feature development as you build domain expertise
• See your work deployed within weeks, directly enabling energy savings and impact

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and the React ecosystem
• Working knowledge of backend systems, API design, and full-stack development
• Understanding of relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred—or a strong desire to learn)
• Strong Git practices and a commitment to clean, maintainable code
• Analytical and curious with attention to detail and the big picture
• Fast learner with a drive to understand both business and technical systems
• Excellent communication skills to clearly discuss work, roadblocks, and decisions
• Passion for solving real problems with sustainable technology

Benefits & Perks

• Immediate Impact: Your work directly reduces utility waste and environmental impact
• Rapid Growth: Clear path to feature ownership and technical leadership
• High Autonomy: Freedom to make meaningful technical decisions as you grow
• Mission-Driven: Your code helps fund student programs, patient care, and community reinvestment