Pearl Talent is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a client team building a customer-facing SaaS platform. You will design, build, and scale backend systems, focusing on Python-based services, Django REST APIs, and PostgreSQL data models. This role works cross-functionally to deliver high-quality features end-to-end and is fully remote.

What You'll Do

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.
Evaluate legacy systems and propose incremental improvements.
Contribute to long-term backend architecture roadmaps.
Balance technical debt reduction with feature velocity.
Establish and uphold backend standards for API design, performance, and maintainability.
Optimize PostgreSQL schemas, indexes, and queries for performance.
Profile APIs and resolve bottlenecks.
Diagnose production issues using logs, metrics, and tracing tools.
Improve system reliability and scalability.
Partner with a predominantly front-end team to identify risks and constraints.
Participate in planning, estimation, and technical design discussions.
Mentor engineers and share knowledge through code reviews.

What We're Looking For

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).
Experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs.
Solid understanding of backend fundamentals (request lifecycles, concurrency, caching, error handling).
Experience debugging production systems using logs and observability tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have

SaaS product development experience.
Supporting third-party integrations.
Familiarity with SAML SSO, OpenAPI/Swagger, or similar standards.
Experience with Jira or similar agile tooling.
Experience with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog).
Familiarity leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini) for development productivity.
Experience with distributed systems supporting web and mobile applications.

Technical Stack

Languages & Frameworks: Python, Django
Databases: PostgreSQL
APIs & Standards: RESTful APIs, Swagger/OpenAPI
Tools: Git, Slack, Zoom, Datadog, Jira
AI Development Tools: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
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
Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees
Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts
Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth
Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide