Senior Backend-Focused Full-Stack Engineer — Remote

Taekus, Inc.

United States

Remote

USD 175,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) plan with 5% company match

Flexible vacation

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

Taekus, Inc. is a profitable fintech and travel startup redefining premium banking and rewards for affluent customers.

We’re hiring a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to design, build, and scale core financial and loyalty platforms with a backend focus, using Python/Django, PostgreSQL, and AWS, while contributing on frontend with TypeScript/React when needed. This remote role offers a path to ownership in a fast-growing company, with competitive compensation ($175k–$230k), stock options, and

Qualifications

6+ years of professional software engineering experience with a backend focus.
Production experience building backend systems in Python, ideally using Django.
Experience designing APIs, data models, and services using PostgreSQL and AWS.
Working knowledge of frontend technologies such as TypeScript and React, with the ability to contribute when needed.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that support high-volume financial transactions and rewards workflows.
Own full feature delivery across core systems including payments, rewards, account services, and partner integrations.
Contribute to system architecture and technical design as the platform evolves and scales.
Collaborate with frontend and mobile engineers to support end-to-end feature development when fullstack work is required.
Improve reliability, performance, and observability across backend systems through testing, monitoring, and code quality practices.
Participate in sprint planning, technical reviews, and production support for mission-critical services.