Senior Full Stack Engineer (Python / Vue / React)

Penbrothers; Makati; Remote; PHP 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Penbrothers International is seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer to scale the Partner Portal. You will refactor and re-engineer foundational web applications, build end-to-end features, and uphold security standards in a remote, night-shift role.

Responsibilities include translating Figma designs into responsive UIs, integrating robust APIs, and modernizing the tech stack with Python/JS, Docker, and potential Go microservices. Strong autonomy and remote communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-stack development building web apps using Python and SQL.
• Fluent ability to translate design mockups into interactive UIs.
• Experience integrating 3rd-party APIs and containerized apps.

Responsibilities

• Architect and refactor the Partner Portal to support growth and performance.
• Build end-to-end features translating Figma designs into responsive interfaces backed by APIs.
• Uphold code quality, testing, documentation, and data confidentiality standards.
• Modernize the tech stack with Python/JS, Docker, and Go microservices exploration.

Skills

Full-Stack development

Python

SQL

Docker

API integration

UI translation

Tools

Docker Compose

Go (basic)

Job description

We believe clear, actionable data changes lives. For a decade, our mission-driven organization has partnered with school districts, municipalities, and education non-profits across the country to deliver custom data visualization dashboards that empower leaders to make sound, student-centered decisions.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Full Stack Engineer to report directly to the Director of Technology and scale our core Partner Portal. In this role, you will refactor and re-engineer foundational web applications, implement high-impact features, and shape a secure, intuitive experience for decision-makers.

Work Set-up: 100% Work from home

Work Schedule: Night Shift - Monday to Friday, 11:0 PM - 8:00 AM PH Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Architect & Re-Engineer: Lead refactoring initiatives across the Partner Portal to support growth, optimize full-stack performance, and maintain clean architectural patterns.
• Build End-to-End Features: Partner closely with the product innovation team to translate Figma designs into responsive, accessible interfaces backed by robust APIs.
• Uphold Quality & Security: Write clean, modular, tested code with meticulous attention to detail, automated testing, documentation, and rigorous data confidentiality standards.
• Modernize Tech Stack: Work across a modern Python/JS ecosystem while expanding into containerized environments (Docker) and exploring backend microservices in Go.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 4+ years of Full-Stack Development building web applications backed by Python (Flask, SQLAlchemy, Django, or FastAPI) and SQL (MS SQL Server).
• Design-to-Code Fluency: Proven ability to translate Figma mockups into pixel-clean, interactive user interfaces.
• Containerization & APIs: Hands-on experience integrating 3rd-party APIs (SSO, data feeds) and working with Docker / Docker Compose.
• Testing & Maintainability: A disciplined approach to unit/integration testing, clear code documentation, and version control.
• Remote Independence: Thrives in an autonomous, collaborative, remote-first setup with strong written communication skills (Slack, Zoom).

Not Required But Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience or interest in learning Go.
• Background in EdTech or handling sensitive student data.
• Experience with cloud/DevOps, remote debugging (Docker exec, Flask CLI, SSH), and Unix environments.
• A pragmatic approach to integrating AI tools into development workflows without sacrificing code quality or understanding.