Offer summary

Qualifications:

Foundational knowledge of RESTful API principles and HTTP standards., Familiarity with at least one backend programming language such as JavaScript, Python, or Java., Basic proficiency with version control systems like Git., Strong interest in building secure and maintainable backend systems..

Key responsibilities:

Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining secure and scalable RESTful APIs.

Collaborate with senior engineers and product stakeholders to deliver features that meet requirements.

Support the creation and maintenance of OpenAPI documentation for developer adoption.

Apply best practices in API design, including versioning and error handling.

Job description

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 GoodLeap’s 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 $27 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.

The Associate Web API Engineer role is part of the engineering team, contributing to the development

of externally facing RESTful integration APIs. These APIs serve as critical enablers for our partners and

customers, making sustainable solutions more accessible to homeowners nationwide. This role will

write clean, secure code and build the technical foundation for meaningful, real-world impact.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining secure and scalable RESTful APIs for external integration use cases.

Collaborate with senior engineers and product stakeholders to deliver features that meet business and partner requirements.

Support the creation and maintenance of OpenAPI (Swagger) documentation to enable developer adoption.

Apply best practices in API design, including versioning, error handling, and authentication for external consumption.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Foundational knowledge of RESTful API principles and HTTP standards.

Familiarity with at least one backend programming language (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Java, or C#).

Basic proficiency with version control systems like Git.

Strong interest in building backend systems that are secure, maintainable, and externally consumable.

Preferred

Hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript for backend development.

Exposure to OpenAPI / Swagger and API-first design approaches.

Understanding of authentication protocols such as OAuth2 and JWT.

Experience with Kong API Gateway.

Familiarity with API testing tools (e.g., Postman) and cloud-based deployment pipelines.

Knowledge of external developer experience considerations (e.g., API usability, error messaging, onboarding).

Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions:

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's 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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