Senior Full Stack Engineer

smarthyre; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

smarthyre is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer in Bengaluru to lead product areas end-to-end, manage architectural decisions, and collaborate closely with teams. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience, strong expertise in Python and Django, and a solid understanding of PostgreSQL.

Join a stealth-mode startup at the intersection of fintech and martech, where you can significantly contribute to innovative solutions in the physical retail ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience building production-grade web applications.
• Strong expertise in Python and backend frameworks (Django preferred).
• Deep understanding of PostgreSQL, schema design, and query optimization.
• Experience owning product or platform areas independently.
• Familiarity with Redis, Celery, Docker, and AWS.
• Strong problem-solving and system design capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own product areas end-to-end across backend systems and user interfaces.
• Design schemas, plan migrations, and optimize PostgreSQL performance.
• Build server-rendered applications using Django, HTMX, Alpine.js, and Tailwind CSS.
• Make architectural decisions within a modular monolith architecture.
• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering best practices.

Skills

Python

Django

PostgreSQL

Redis

Celery

Docker

AWS

HTMX

Alpine.js

Tailwind CSS

Job description

Overview

We’re building the infrastructure layer connecting payments, offers, and data-driven marketing for the physical retail ecosystem.

We’re a stealth-mode startup operating at the intersection of fintech and martech, backed by pre-seed funding and already working with leading retailers and brands in the Philippines.

We’re looking for experienced Senior Full Stack Engineers who enjoy owning systems end-to-end from database design to user-facing interfaces.

Role

Senior Full Stack Engineer (Python/Django) | On-site | Bengaluru

What You’ll Do

• Own product areas end-to-end across backend systems and user interfaces
• Design schemas, plan migrations, and optimize PostgreSQL performance
• Build server-rendered applications using Django, HTMX, Alpine.js, and Tailwind CSS
• Make architectural decisions within a modular monolith architecture
• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams
• Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering best practices

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of experience building production-grade web applications
• Strong expertise in Python and backend frameworks (Django preferred)
• Deep understanding of PostgreSQL, schema design, and query optimization
• Experience owning product or platform areas independently
• Familiarity with Redis, Celery, Docker, and AWS
• Strong problem-solving and system design capabilities

Nice to Have

• Experience with HTMX, Hotwire, or server-driven UI architectures
• Background in fintech, martech, SaaS, or payments systems
• Experience with modular monolith architectures
• Open-source contributions within the Python ecosystem

Tech Stack

Python • Django • PostgreSQL • Redis • Celery • HTMX • Alpine.js • Tailwind CSS • Docker • AWS