Product Engineer - Full Remote

Blackfluo.ai; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech space is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer focusing on backend Python. This fully remote role involves leading the design and development of innovative applications, optimizing performance, and mentoring junior developers. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in software development, particularly with Python and backend frameworks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development with strong backend expertise in Python.
• Experience with Django/FastAPI and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of web and mobile applications.
• Architect scalable backend systems and build robust APIs.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers.

Skills

Python

Problem-Solving

Communication

Tools

Django

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

Redis

AWS

Job description

About the job Product Engineer - Full Remote

Job Opportunity: Senior Full-Stack Developer (Focus Backend Python)
Location: Fully Remote (PST Timezone)
Start Date: ASAP
️ Languages: English required

We're growing our team to support the expansion of our internal projects. If you're passionate about building ambitious products in a flexible, fast-paced environment, wed love to hear from you!

Your Role

As a key member of our development team, you will:

Lead the design and development of innovative web and mobile applications.

Focus primarily on backend development (70%) in Python, while contributing to frontend tasks (30%) using React and React Native.

Architect scalable and reusable backend systems using frameworks like Django or FastAPI.

Build robust APIs and ensure high standards of performance, reliability, and security.

Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and stakeholders from concept to deployment.

Optimize application performance and handle challenges related to data processing and system integrations.

Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers, promoting best practices.

Use AI tools to streamline development workflows and enhance product features.

What Were Looking For

Experience: 5+ years in software development, with strong backend expertise in Python and a solid grasp of frontend technologies.

Backend: Proficiency with Python, Django/FastAPI, PostgreSQL, Redis, and cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS).

AI/Automation: Comfort with AI tools to support dev productivity and automation.

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical mindset with a track record of solving complex issues and delivering high-quality results.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote setup.

Product Mindset: Focused on user experience and able to turn business needs into scalable tech solutions.

Team Spirit: Self-driven, proactive, and comfortable working in a distributed, agile startup environment.

Bonus: Experience in fintech, marketplaces, or scaling products in high-growth startups.