About the role
Job Opportunity: Senior Full-Stack Developer (Focus Backend Python) Location: Fully Remote (PST Timezone) Start Date: ASAP ️ Languages: English required
We're growing our team to support the expansion of our internal projects. If you're passionate about building ambitious products in a flexible, fast-paced environment, wed love to hear from you!
Your Role
As a key member of our development team, you will:
* Lead the design and development of innovative web and mobile applications.
* Focus primarily on backend development (70%) in Python, while contributing to frontend tasks (30%) using React and React Native.
* Architect scalable and reusable backend systems using frameworks like Django or FastAPI.
* Build robust APIs and ensure high standards of performance, reliability, and security.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and stakeholders from concept to deployment.
* Optimize application performance and handle challenges related to data processing and system integrations.
* Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers, promoting best practices.
* Use AI tools to streamline development workflows and enhance product features.
What Were Looking For
* Experience: 5+ years in software development, with strong backend expertise in Python and a solid grasp of frontend technologies.
* Backend: Proficiency with Python, Django/FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis, and cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS).
* Frontend/Mobile: Experience with React, React Native, JavaScript/TypeScript, and knowledge of mobile CI/CD and performance best practices.
* AI/Automation: Comfort with AI tools to support dev productivity and automation.
* Problem-Solving: Strong analytical mindset with a track record of solving complex issues and delivering high-quality results.
* Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote setup.
* Product Mindset: Focused on user experience and able to turn business needs into scalable tech solutions.
* Team Spirit: Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working in a distributed, agile startup environment.
* Bonus: Experience in fintech, marketplaces, or scaling products in high-growth startups.
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