Software Development Engineer II

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Company Description</strong></p> <p>Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. With a belief that consumers can <strong>have it all, </strong>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, we offer software, financial products, and services that drive real environmental impact—without compromising value. We deliver end-to-end solutions for whole home electrification that put clean energy within reach for all.&nbsp;</p> <p>Our employees are our most valuable resource. We foster a promote-from-within culture that prioritizes talent development, career growth, and purpose-driven work. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits package—including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and more—so you can <strong>have it all</strong> both personally and professionally. Palmetto prioritizes people, planet, and profit—backed by a culture that values collaboration, impact, and balance. Join us in building a brighter, cleaner world.</p></div><h2>Summary of Role</h2> <p>We are looking for a talented Software Development Engineer II to join our growing engineering organization. You’ll work as part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team responsible for building, maintaining, and improving Palmetto’s technology platform.</p> <p>As a junior-level engineer, you’ll take ownership of features and components within the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React.js, Node.js), contributing to both client-side and server-side development. You’ll participate in design discussions, implement high-quality code, write tests, and work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver scalable and reliable software.</p> <p>We’re looking for someone who is curious, detail-oriented, and enjoys solving real-world problems in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.</p> <h2>Location:</h2> <p>This position will be located onsite in Mexico City (CDMX).&nbsp;</p> <h2>Key Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain front-end and back-end features using the MERN stack.</li> <li>Contribute to the design and implementation of RESTful APIs and supporting services.</li> <li>Write maintainable, well-tested, and efficient code that follows Palmetto’s standards.</li> <li>Collaborate with product and design teams to refine requirements and estimate effort.</li> <li>Participate in peer code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency.</li> <li>Debug and troubleshoot application issues, identifying root causes and implementing fixes.</li> <li>Support continuous integration, automated testing, and other team engineering processes.</li> <li>Contribute to improving system performance, reliability, and maintainability.</li> <li>Help document code, processes, and design decisions for internal knowledge sharing.</li> </ul> <h2>Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>1-3 years of professional software engineering experience.</li> <li>Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and familiarity with Node.js and React.js.</li> <li>Experience designing, consuming, and testing RESTful APIs.</li> <li>Working knowledge of document-model databases (e.g., MongoDB).</li> <li>Understanding of web development fundamentals, asynchronous programming, and HTTP protocols.</li> <li>Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li> <li>Effective written and verbal communication skills.</li> <li>Collaborative mindset with a desire to learn and grow as part of a team.<br><br></li> </ul> <h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2> <ul> <li>Experience with ES6+ language features.</li> <li>Exposure to NestJS or similar backend frameworks.</li> <li>Familiarity with JWT-based authentication and modern authorization patterns.</li> <li>Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, agile development, and automated testing practices.</li> <li>Familiarity with Git and collaborative version control workflows.</li> <li>Interest in sustainability, renewable energy, or consumer technology.</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><em>Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.&nbsp;</em></p> <p><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity</strong></p> <p>Palmetto embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. 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.</p> <p>For more about our Privacy Policy, visit: <a href="https://palmetto.com/privacy-policy">https://palmetto.com/privacy-policy</a></p></div>