Senior / Backend Full Stack Engineer

DTEX Systems; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Health and wellness benefits

Generous time-off policies

Hybrid/Remote work

Job summary

DTEX Systems seeks a Senior Software Engineer focused on Python, Django, React, and databases to drive end‑to‑end web applications. You will lead features from conception to release, balancing frontend aesthetics with solid backend architecture in a distributed environment.

You will work with Docker/Kubernetes in cloud and on‑prem deployments, design access controls and reporting capabilities, and collaborate with product teams to translate user stories into scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development with Python/Django.
• Portfolio of projects demonstrating backend skills.
• Solid understanding of the development cycle and programming techniques.
• Proficient in Python/Django with GraphQL/REST APIs.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, or OpenSearch at scale.
• Knowledge of containerization for monolith apps.
• Experience with IAM, authentication, and authorization features.
• Experience monitoring security concerns for web apps.
• Willingness to travel to office two days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-stack features using Python, Django, React, PostgreSQL, and OpenSearch.
• Operate containerized services in Docker/Kubernetes across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Architect scalable features, including access control, data export, and enterprise integrations.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate requirements into robust solutions.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to improve productivity and code quality.
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability of applications at scale.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting in clustered environments.
• Drive continuous learning and innovation within the team.

Skills

Python

Django

React

PostgreSQL

OpenSearch

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/GCP

REST/GraphQL

Tools

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch/OpenSearch

Docker/Kubernetes

AWS/GCP

REST/GraphQL

Job description

About the Job:

DTEX is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on Python, Django, React and Databases (Postgres and OpenSearch). The Senior Software Engineer will be an integral part of our development team, responsible for building andmaintainingweb applications that offer seamless user experiences. You will lead projects from conception to release, balancing, and front-end aesthetics with functional backend structures. Your deep understanding of software development, from database structure to client-side responsiveness, will drive the successful delivery of our projects.

What You Will Do:

• Backend-Focused Full Stack Development Lead the design and development ofweb application features within a full stack web application usingPython, Django, React, Postgres, and OpenSearch, while collaborating closely withfrontend components built withReact.

• Distributed & Containerized Systems Build andoperateservices in a containerized (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes) cluster environment, supporting deployments across cloud (AWS/GCP) andon-premisesinfrastructures.

• Feature Development & Architecture Architect and implement scalable, enterprise-grade features such as Access Control and Authorization layers, Data export and reporting capabilities, Enterprise-level customizations and integrations, Hybrid deployment support (cloud + on-prem)

• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely withProduct and Engineering teamsto translate user stories and requirements into robust, scalable solutions. Collaborate across engineering pods to deliver features efficiently.

• AI-Assisted Development LeverageAI-assisted code editors and development toolsto improve productivity, accelerate development cycles, andmaintainhigh-quality code standards.

• Performance, Security & Reliability Ensure applications are secure, performant, and compliant with data protection standards. Implement best practices for scaling, monitoring, and reliability.

• Deployment & Operations Support Supportdeployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of services inclustered environments, ensuring smooth operations across diverse customer environments.

• Continuous Learning & Innovation Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns, and proactively introduce improvements to team workflows and product capabilities.

We arelooking foryou if you have/are:

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Python and/or Django.
• Proven experience in backend development, with a portfolio of projects demonstrating your skills and creativity.
• Strong understanding of the development cycle and programming techniques.
• Proficient in backend development using Python and Django with a solid understanding ofGraphQL/REST APIs and web application concepts.
• Experience with database technology such as PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, or OpenSearch at large scale is highly recommended.
• Knowledge of containerization of existing monolith applications or prior experience working with development projects at the top ofa containerizedplatform.
• Good understanding of identity management, authentication, and authorization features as part of enterprise readiness.
• Experience in monitoring security concerns associated with web application products.
• Ability to travel to office two days a week.

Nice to Have:

• Building and maintaining web applications in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Designing databases and APIs for complex business problems.
• Reasoning onengineering designs for highly performant clustered deployments.
• Strong understanding of the web development cycle and programming techniques.

Bonus Points:

• Inclination to contribute to AI driven web applications by integrating AI models available as software services.
• AWS cloud solutions architect or equivalent certifications. ThispositionisopentoU.S.basedcandidatesonly.

Why Join Us?

• Impact at Scale – Build and lead DTEX’s first sales enablement function, shaping how we scale commercial excellence across the world.
• Thriving Company Culture – At DTEX, we foster a values-driven environment that prioritizes respect, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Growth & Development – We believe in lifelong learning and provide opportunities for continuous professional development.
• Flexibility – Work in a hybrid or remote environment that balances collaboration with autonomy.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive compensation, equity participation, health and wellness benefits, and generous time-off policies.

DTEX is the leader in risk-adaptive security, unifying human, data, and AI risk through a behavioral intelligence platform. Built for enterprise scale, DTEX detects threats early and prevents breaches before they impact the business.

By analyzing how people, data, and AI systems interact, DTEX surfaces early indicators of risk that other tools miss and provides the context needed to act with precision. The platform brings together insider risk management, risk-adaptive data protection, user and entity behavior analytics, user activity monitoring, and AI risk management into a single, cohesive solution.

Organizations and governments worldwide rely on DTEX to protect sensitive data, enable secure innovation, and safeguard trust. With privacy-by-design telemetry and adaptive controls, security teams can reduce risk without disrupting productivity.

Joining DTEX means working on some of the most complex and high-impact security challenges facing enterprises today.

DTEX is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Base salary range (SF Bay Area): $170k-$220k.

About DTEX

DTEX is the leader in risk-adaptive security, unifying human, data, and AI risk through a behavioral intelligence platform. Built for enterprise scale, DTEX detects threats early and prevents breaches before they impact the business.