Remote Full Stack Developer (Python)

Description:

• proSapient is seeking a skilled Fullstack Python Engineer to join their growing engineering team.
• The role involves building and improving their primary research platform, focusing on both backend and frontend development.
• Responsibilities include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable backend services using Python (Django/FastAPI).
• The engineer will build and enhance responsive user interfaces with React and TypeScript.
• Collaboration with design and product teams is essential to deliver end-to-end features across the stack.
• The position requires integrating third-party APIs and services, including LLMs for data extraction and automation.
• Experience with PostgreSQL is necessary for modeling and optimizing relational data at scale.
• The engineer will work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to ship impactful features.
• Ensuring code quality through testing, reviews, and adherence to best practices is a key responsibility.
• Participation in architectural decisions and system design reviews is expected.
• The engineer will support and maintain production systems, contributing to observability and performance tuning.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience with Python and a modern web framework (e.g., FastAPI, Django) is required.
• Strong hands-on experience in building frontend applications using React and TypeScript is essential.
• Proficiency with Python web frameworks such as FastAPI or Django is necessary.
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design and performance optimization, is required.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and background job processing is expected.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential.
• The candidate should be comfortable working across the stack and switching between backend and frontend tasks.

Benefits:

• The company offers tenure gifts to thank loyal staff who contribute to business growth.
• An enhanced Maternity & Paternity package is provided.
• Employees receive 22 days of annual leave each year, plus statutory public holidays, including a week's closure over the Christmas period.
• A paid sick leave policy allows for up to 10 days per year.
• Employees have the opportunity to create, lead, or participate in various ERG groups to promote diversity, inclusion, and understanding within the business.
• Corporate events, including bi-annual Christmas and Summer parties, are organized to celebrate and foster collaboration among staff.