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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