Staff Software Engineer (Python/React)

TL;DR

Staff Software Engineer (Python/React): Building and optimizing high-performing full-stack applications with an accent on Python/Django backend services and React-based UIs. Focus on leading technical initiatives, owning scalable systems, and improving engineering processes.

Location: Remote, flexible across all US time zones. Preferred location in New York, United States of America.

Salary: $180,000–$240,000 (total compensation, includes base and annual performance bonus)

Company

hirify.global is a leading AI-powered B2B research company that connects businesses with verified subject matter experts to make data-driven decisions.

What you will do

• Build Python/Django REST APIs and backend services.
• Lead development of performant, scalable, and user-friendly React-based UIs.
• Collaborate on architecture, design decisions, and technology choices.
• Maintain and improve test coverage across the stack.
• Debug, resolve technical debt, and improve code quality.
• Mentor teammates and help shape engineering processes.

Requirements

• 4+ years of full-stack engineering experience.
• 3+ years of Senior Level Engineering experience, owning technical projects end-to-end.
• Strong Python/Django expertise (Django + Django Rest Framework, REST APIs).
• Strong React skills (modern React, reusable component libraries).
• Solid experience in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML, CSS/SCSS.
• Experience owning scalable systems (race conditions, idempotency, backpressure).
• Strong SQL knowledge with relational databases (Postgres).
• Unit + integration testing mindset (Jest/React Testing Library, pytest/unittest).

Nice to have

• Cloud and infrastructure experience (GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform).
• Messaging/queueing systems (Pub/Sub, Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS).
• SOLID design principles, Responsive design, and State management.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k match with immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick, and parental leave).
• Diverse, collaborative, and positive culture.
• Flexible work environment with team projects and retreats.