Senior Software Engineer (Remote, EST / CST)
Location: Remote (must work EST or CST hours) Salary: Competitive, based on experience Overview We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to take ownership of a mission-critical, customer-facing web platform and help stabilize, improve, and evolve it for long-term use. This is a hands-on senior individual contributor role for an engineer who is comfortable inheriting an existing system, diagnosing structural issues, and deciding—based on sound technical judgment—whether to refactor, rebuild, or incrementally improve the platform. You will work closely with non-technical leadership, collaborate with a small internal engineering team, and be trusted to make pragmatic technical decisions that move the product toward a stable launch and beyond. Tasks Design, build, and maintain Python-based backend services using Django and/or Flask Develop and extend REST APIs that support both internal and external product use cases Analyze and improve PostgreSQL database schemas , queries, migrations, and data integrity Deliver frontend features using React and Next.js , with modern HTML, CSS, and JavaScript Diagnose recurring bugs, address root causes, and reduce technical debt Review and refactor existing code to improve reliability, readability, and maintainability Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and example-driven guidance Support real users by helping investigate and resolve production issues when needed This role is not people management on day one, but you will contribute to hiring decisions and may grow into greater technical leadership over time based on impact and execution. Requirements Strong production experience with Python , especially Django and/or Flask Proven experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs Deep working knowledge of PostgreSQL , including schema design, normalization, and query optimization Practical frontend experience with React and Next.js Comfort working across the full stack, from database to UI Hands-on experience using Docker for development and deployment workflows Solid experience with Git in collaborative environments The ability to work independently, communicate clearly, and make sound technical trade-offs Experience operating in agile or iterative development environments Most importantly, you are someone who can be trusted to take ownership , operate with ambiguity, and improve a system that has real-world constraints. Benefits - Experience with data analysis using Pandas - UI/UX sensitivity when building user-facing features - Experience designing or improving CI/CD pipelines - Familiarity with NoSQL databases - Experience using modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Cursor, Claude Code, v0) as productivity enhancers Why this role -High autonomy and real technical influence - Direct impact on a product approaching launch - Non-technical leadership that values and defers to strong engineering judgment - Opportunity to stabilize and shape a system that will be used long-term Practical details : Fully remote role Must be able to work EST or CST hours Senior individual contributor position Competitive compensation, discussed directly