Sr. Full Stack Engineer (Python + React)

Who are we looking for? We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Sr. Full Stack Engineer to join our engineering team and drive the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance products. This role requires deep backend expertise in Python (Django, FastAPI) along with strong frontend capabilities in React. As a Sr. Engineer, you will be responsible for architecting systems, mentoring engineers, owning technical delivery, and collaborating closely with product and business teams. You will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of the platform and ensuring high engineering standards across the organization. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership and Architecture • • Lead the design and architecture of scalable and extensible full-stack systems. • Define and implement best practices in system design, security, and scalability. • Drive architecture decisions for APIs, integrations, and distributed systems. • Ensure high availability, performance, and observability across backend and frontend layers. • Design event-driven and microservices-based architectures. Backend Development • • Design and build high-performance backend services using Python, Django, FastAPI, or similar frameworks. • Architect REST and event-driven APIs for internal and external integrations. • Develop secure and scalable data pipelines and background processing systems. • Implement caching, queueing, and asynchronous workflows. Frontend Development • • Lead frontend architecture and development using React.js. • Build reusable, scalable UI components and design systems. • Drive performance optimization, accessibility, and user experience improvements. • Collaborate with product and design teams to build intuitive and robust applications. Ownership and Delivery • • Own end-to-end technical delivery of projects from concept to production. • Work closely with product managers to define roadmaps, scope, and timelines. • Ensure predictable and high-quality releases. • Drive engineering velocity while maintaining quality and reliability. Mentorship and Team Development • • Mentor and guide engineers across backend and frontend stacks. • Conduct code reviews and enforce high coding standards. • Help build a strong engineering culture focused on ownership and continuous learning. • Support hiring, onboarding, and technical evaluations. Engineering Excellence • • Advocate and implement best practices in: • Test-driven development • Secure coding • Observability and monitoring • CI/CD and DevOps • Documentation and knowledge sharing. • Continuously improve engineering processes, tools, and frameworks. Qualifications • • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field. • 5+ years of experience in full-stack software development. • Strong experience in: • Python (Django, FastAPI, or similar frameworks) • React.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+) • RESTful and event-driven architectures. • Experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems. • Strong understanding of databases: • PostgreSQL / MySQL • NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB). • Experience with Redis, caching, and performance optimization. • Experience with asynchronous systems, queues, and event-driven processing. • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP. • Strong system design and architecture skills. Soft Skills • • Excellent communication and stakeholder management. • Strong ownership and leadership mindset. • Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment. • Problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Passion for building high-impact products. Nice to Have • • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture. • Exposure to fintech, SaaS, or enterprise platforms. • Experience building scalable integrations and API platforms. • Familiarity with security, compliance, and data privacy standards. • Prior experience working in a startup or high-growth environment.