Software Engineer

Company Description Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. have it all, we are an uncompromising energy company that makes coming clean a no brainer. Our award-winning technology platform empowers homeowners, businesses, and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple, scalable, and innovative solutions. Operating at the intersection of B2B and D2C,

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software, financial products, and services that drive real environmental impact—without compromising value. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more—so you can have it all Software Development Engineer III at Palmetto, you will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling critical platform services using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React.js, Node.js). You'll work hands-on across the stack, with a stronger emphasis on server-side architecture and API development, while collaborating closely with product, design, and engineering teammates. This role is ideal for a passionate, growth-minded engineer who thrives in an Agile environment, brings ideas to the table, and has the technical depth to contribute to platform evolution and system scalability. Design and implement scalable client
- and server-side solutions, with an emphasis on APIs, backend services, and database integration. Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code across the full stack. Develop and maintain comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Participate in Agile ceremonies (planning, grooming, retrospectives) and contribute to meaningful story estimations. Identify and advocate for opportunities to improve system performance, reliability, and developer productivity. Actively participate in peer code reviews with a focus on knowledge sharing, mentorship, and maintaining high-quality code standards. 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and understanding of the JavaScript object model. Proficiency with Node.js, Express, and experience designing/consuming RESTful APIs. Experience building and maintaining Single Page Applications (SPAs) with React.js. Hands-on experience working with NoSQL/document-based databases (e.g., MongoDB). Solid understanding of core web fundamentals (HTML, CSS, security, performance). Strong unit and integration testing discipline; Experience with Fastify, NestJS or other Node.js frameworks beyond Express. Familiarity with server-side rendering concepts and isomorphic React applications. Experience with front-end build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel, etc.). Exposure to containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Practical knowledge of Agile methodologies, pair programming, and code review practices. Enthusiasm for building clean, scalable, and maintainable code. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.