Django + Python Engineer

Pearl • No location specified • Full-time

$100,000

per year

Remote Python Full-stack AWS React Django

Job Description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Full-stack Engineer
Work Arrangement: Remote| Must be able to work EST hours
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive base salary in USD
Industry: PropTech / B2B SaaS / Real Estate Technology
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They’re looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we’ve hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we’re building for: Watch here

🧑‍💻 Why Work with Us?

We’re not just another recruiting firm—we focus on placing candidates with exceptional US and EU founders who prioritize the long-term success of their team members. We also provide retention bonuses at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, as well as community-driven benefits like an annual retreat.

🏢 About the company

Our partner company helps the world’s most prominent companies navigate their most important brand, reputation, and product challenges. We specialize in high-impact research with hard-to-reach audiences -- recruiting the exact audiences our clients need, anywhere in the world. Our in-house teams ensure rigorous quality, rapid execution, and clear, strategic insights. Every engagement is custom-built, senior-led, and designed to deliver answers that drive key decisions.

About the Role
We’re seeking a Senior Full-Stack Engineer to lead the architecture and implementation of intelligent, scalable web applications. You’ll work hands-on with Django, React, PostgreSQL, and AWS, while collaborating closely with data scientists to deliver AI-driven product features.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and develop full-stack applications with AI model integration.
Build APIs and backend logic in Django and develop dynamic UIs in React.
Design efficient data models and optimize performance in PostgreSQL.
Deploy and monitor machine learning models in production environments using AWS (e.g., Lambda, ECS, SageMaker).
Guide team members, lead code reviews, and enforce best practices.
Be available for collaboration, meetings, and feedback cycles during Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours.

Requirements

5+ years of full-stack development experience with Python/Django and React.
Strong experience with PostgreSQL database design and performance tuning.
Practical experience deploying machine learning models in real-world applications.
Proficiency with AWS services for web and AI application deployment.
Ability to work autonomously, mentor junior developers, and contribute to architecture decisions.
Must be able to work EST hours.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools (e.g., model versioning, inference pipelines).
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tooling.
Solid understanding of software scalability, security, and performance optimization.

💡 Why Join Now

Be a foundational member of a venture-scale company with real distribution advantages in real estate.
Own key technical systems from day one, shaping how they evolve.
Culture built on speed, iteration, and execution.

🤝 What You’ll Get

Professional Development: Annual learning budget for books, courses, and conferences
Mentorship: Learn directly from startup veterans (ex-Looker, GitHub, Mulesoft)
Impact: Help shape a growing brand with a voice that influences fintech innovation
Inspiring Workspaces: Offices in Berlin, New York, and London, with travel opportunities
Flat Hierarchy: Work directly with founders and have your ideas heard
Flexible Work Setup: Equipment of your choice, strong home office support