Senior / Lead Fullstack Python Engineer
Location: Remote (US)
Compensation: $175,000 - $225,000
Reports to: Senior Director of Software Engineering
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior / Lead Fullstack Python Engineer to join a rapidly growing SaaS company that is building next-generation, AI-driven platforms. In this role, you'll combine hands-on coding with technical leadership, mentoring other engineers and shaping the direction of complex, highly scalable systems.
You'll work cross-functionally with Product, Design, and DevOps teams to deliver secure, reliable, and performant features while fostering a culture of innovation and engineering excellence.
What You'll Do
• Design and develop high-performance, scalable applications across the full stack using Python and modern front-end technologies.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and continuous learning.
• Define and implement system architecture to ensure long-term scalability and maintainability.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across applications and infrastructure.
• Champion best practices in testing, security, and deployment processes.
• Partner closely with Product and DevOps in Agile development cycles to deliver impactful features.
• Lead efforts to improve CI/CD pipelines and automation for faster, more reliable releases.
• Maintain clear technical documentation to support long-term stability and scalability.
What We're Looking For
• 7+ years of software development experience, including at least 2 years in a senior or lead role.
• Strong expertise in Python and modern frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, Django, etc.).
• Front-end experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, REST APIs, and a modern framework (e.g., React or Redux).
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with messaging and asynchronous systems such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL or similar).
• Proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes, and Git.
• Experience implementing testing frameworks, code coverage, and quality standards.
• Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Bonus: Experience with workflow orchestration tools or observability stacks.
What Success Looks Like
• You deliver high-quality, reliable features that scale seamlessly with business growth.
• Teams are mentored and aligned on technical best practices and processes.
• The platform operates with high reliability, security, and performance.
• Systems evolve gracefully to support future demands without compromising stability.
Compensation & Perks
• Competitive salary: $175,000 - $225,000, plus potential equity.
• Fully remote work environment (US-based).
• Significant opportunity to own technical decisions and mentor other engineers.
• Collaborative culture built on innovation, growth, and impact.
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