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Remote Senior Fullstack Software Engineer

North America

July 18, 2026 at 10:01 AM

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Location

  • Houston, TX

Languages

  • Python
  • TypeScript

Frameworks

  • Django
  • React

Cloud Services

  • AWS

Databases

  • PostgreSQL

Experience Level

  • 6+ years
Role: Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer with a focus on backend development to build and scale core financial and rewards platforms for a fintech and travel startup.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs supporting high-volume transactions and rewards workflows.
  • Own feature delivery across payments, rewards, account services, and partner integrations.
  • Contribute to system architecture and technical design to support platform growth.
  • Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams for end-to-end feature development.
  • Enhance system reliability, performance, and observability through testing and monitoring.
  • Participate in planning, reviews, and production support for critical services.

Qualifications & Skills

  • 6+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on backend systems.
  • Proficiency in Python, preferably with Django, and experience with APIs, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
  • Knowledge of frontend technologies like TypeScript and React is a plus.
  • Experience with distributed, high-availability systems.
  • Strong ownership skills and ability to manage projects from concept to production.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.

Ideal Candidate Traits

  • Enjoys contributing across the codebase and building foundational systems.
  • Thrives in a fast-growing startup environment.
  • Passionate about travel and applying that passion to work.
  • Aims to influence both technical and strategic directions within a dynamic team.