Senior/Software Engineer, Backend (Full-time Remote)

Industry SaaS / Software Engineering
Remote
Full-time
9 AM – 5 PM ET (flexible for remote candidates)
Remote (Work from anywhere)

About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing SaaS startup providing event management software to organizations worldwide. The platform enables teams to promote events, manage registrations, and create mobile applications without technical expertise. The company emphasizes building scalable, high-quality systems and fosters a collaborative, product-focused culture.

The Senior Backend Engineer will design, build, and scale backend systems for a customer-facing SaaS platform. You will focus on Python-based services, Django REST APIs, and PostgreSQL data models that power both internal functionality and third-party integrations. This role works cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and front-end engineers to deliver high-quality features end-to-end. Drive the development and scalability of backend systems powering thousands of live events globally.
Improve system performance, reliability, and maintainability through proactive architecture and code quality initiatives.
Influence the technical roadmap and implement best practices for API design, database modeling, and service integration.
Backend Architecture & Feature Ownership – 40%
Own backend execution for customer-facing features from design through production release.
Translate product requirements into secure, maintainable backend solutions.
Design clean data models and RESTful APIs.
Support third-party integrations and internal service communication.
Contribute to long-term backend architecture roadmaps.
Establish and uphold backend standards for API design, performance, and maintainability.
Performance, Reliability & Observability – 20%
Optimize PostgreSQL schemas, indexes, and queries for performance.
Partner with a predominantly front-end team to identify risks and constraints.
Participate in planning, estimation, and technical design discussions.
5+ years professional backend engineering experience.

• Strong proficiency in Python for production-grade services.
• Deep experience with Django, including REST API development and ORM usage.
• Advanced PostgreSQL knowledge (schema design, migrations, indexing, query optimization).
• Solid understanding of backend fundamentals (request lifecycles, concurrency, caching, error handling).
• Supporting third-party integrations.

Experience with Jira or similar agile tooling.
Experience with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog).
Experience with distributed systems supporting web and mobile applications.

Python, Django, PostgreSQL, RESTful APIs, Git, Slack, Zoom

Datadog, Jira, Swagger/OpenAPI, AI coding tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini)

Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere
Performance Bonus: Based on data accuracy, reporting timeliness, and overall sales efficiency
Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting
Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide

If this role aligns with your skills and goals, apply now to take the next step in your journey with Pearl.