Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry through cutting-edge technology that makes waste removal simpler, smarter, and more cost-effective. Our innovative haulsourcing platform powers high-quality waste and recycling services for businesses at significantly lower costs—saving our customers an average of 20%. Leveraging proprietary datasets, an advanced operating system, and a carefully curated network of 5,000+ trusted vendors, we help companies of all shapes and sizes streamline their operations while advancing sustainability efforts.
We’re a fast-growing, venture-backed company (just closed our Series A!) on a mission to modernize an outdated industry — and we’re just getting started. Our investors include Spark Capital, Founder Collective, Suffolk Technologies, 186 Ventures, and River Park Ventures, the same funds that backed category-defining companies like Slack, Anthropic, Uber, Venmo, and Amazon Pharmacy.
If you’re driven by the opportunity to build something groundbreaking, we’d love to meet you.
The Role:
We’re growing quickly and looking for a Backend Engineer who’s passionate about building scalable systems and enjoys bridging the gap between backend development and DevOps infrastructure. If you love working across services, solving complex problems, and shipping code that directly impacts real-world operations, we want to meet you.
What you’ll be doing:
Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript
Collaborate with frontend engineers (React) to build clean, reliable integrations across the stack
Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases for performance, scalability, and reliability
Develop infrastructure and deployment automation on AWS and GCP
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling for faster, safer releases
Monitor and improve system performance, uptime, and observability
Work cross-functionally with product, design, and operations to turn requirements into production-ready features
Help evolve our architecture as we scale to handle increasing traffic and data
The qualifications you need:
3+ years of experience as a backend or full-stack engineer
Strong proficiency with Node.js and TypeScript
Experience building and maintaining RESTful or GraphQL APIs
Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases
Solid understanding of AWS and/or GCP infrastructure
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform or similar)
Comfort working in a collaborative startup environment, taking ownership and moving quickly
Strong communication skills and a mindset of continuous improvement.
Benefits
Company stock options as part of your compensation package, giving you the opportunity to share in our company's success and build long-term financial growth.
A positive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Flexible/Unlimited PTO
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, LTD, Life Insurance, etc.), retirement plans (401K).
Access to hundreds of gyms, studios, and wellness apps—all through one easy membership provided by your Wellhub.
Yearly Personal Development Budget
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.
Top Skills
What We Do
Sourgum is a technology-driven company transforming the waste and recycling industry with innovative solutions and top-tier support. Backed by leading investors like Founder Collective, 186 Ventures, and River Park Ventures, we are on a mission to modernize waste services and achieve zero waste.
We empower our customers with intuitive tools to manage all their waste and recycling needs and provide our hauler partners with cutting-edge technology to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Through our efforts, we divert waste from landfills, creating upcycling opportunities, and actively reduce our carbon footprint by planting trees for every service provided.
At Sourgum, we value accessibility, transparency, and collaboration. Whether you’re a customer, a partner, or a colleague, we’re committed to being responsive, honest, and approachable.
We’re not just improving an industry — we’re building a cleaner, more sustainable future. If you’re passionate about innovation, sustainability, and making a real impact, join us in creating a cleaner future!
