Lead Full-stack Developer
We're seeking a Lead Full-stack Developer to help build a new product powered by Python and FastAPI on the backend, React/TypeScript on the frontend, and PostgreSQL and OpenSearch for database management. This product runs in a multi-cloud setup and relies extensively on Databricks.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain web applications leveraging Python/FastAPI and SQL
- Architect APIs and integrations capable of supporting demanding database workloads
- Improve query performance throughout production environments
- Support front-end work involving TypeScript and React
- Utilize GenAI engineering tools to streamline development processes
- Work both collaboratively and independently on assigned responsibilities
- Maintain proactive communication with teammates and stakeholders
- Own product features and go beyond simply closing tickets to make meaningful contributions
- Handle ambiguous situations and produce results within a fast-paced startup setting
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years working in production with Python, FastAPI, and SQL
- Strong background in building web applications, designing APIs, and creating integrations
- Skilled at managing high-load databases and enhancing query performance
- Some exposure to TypeScript and React front-end work, along with openness to full-stack responsibilities
- Practical experience using GenAI engineering tools, Claude Code experience preferred
- Excellent communication abilities and self-motivation, with comfort working solo or as part of a team
- Ability to navigate uncertainty and execute tasks independently in an open, rapidly evolving startup
- English language skills at B2 level or above
Nice to have
- Strong familiarity with TypeScript, React, Next.js, Storybook, Playwright, Radix UI, and Zustand
- Background working with PostgreSQL and OpenSearch
- Knowledge of cloud platforms, Infrastructure as Code, and associated tooling
- Data engineering exposure, particularly with PySpark and Spark SQL
- Prior experience interacting directly with clients
