[Hiring] Full Stack Python Web Developer @Penbrothers

Role Description

We are seeking a Full Stack Python Web Developer to join our team and expand our capacity to meet the demands of our growing client base and product development initiatives.

Work Set-up:

• 100% Work from home
• Work Schedule: Night Shift - Monday to Friday, 11:00 PM - 8:00 AM PH Time (subject to adjustments based on daylight saving time, operational requirements, or changes in official time zone policies, with prior notice provided in advance.)

As part of a dynamic, growing startup, you will report to the Director of Technology, work closely with the product innovation team, and collaborate with other members of the web development team.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced full-stack developer with a history of building, maintaining, and extending web applications. The right individual should:

• Have a meticulous approach to writing quality code and following best practices
• Enjoy the challenge of finding the best way to implement new features
• Have an eye for user experience
• View security with utmost importance

You will:

• Refactor and reengineer portions of our Partner Portal to realign with growth in product and scope
• Work with the product innovation team to add new features and enhancements
• Continually optimize the full stack to improve user experience and product functionality

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a full stack web developer with a Python and SQL backend (Flask, SQLAlchemy, MS SQL Server; Django/FastAPI experience as a Flask substitute is acceptable)
• 4+ years of experience in frontend JS frameworks (Vue, React, etc.)
• Advanced skills in Javascript, HTML, and CSS
• Ability to translate Figma designs/mockups into HTML/CSS/JS
• Experience or interest in learning Go
• Experience integrating with third-party APIs (SSO, retrieving data)
• Familiarity with containerization using Docker and Docker Compose
• Practical experience writing and maintaining tests
• Diligent with commenting, documentation, and version control
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Must be able to provide examples of work products (example applications)

Requirements

• Ability to work in a fully remote environment (Slack, Zoom)
• Thrives in a fast-paced work environment with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously
• Self-motivated and able to independently structure work time to achieve assigned objectives
• Excited to work in a collaborative team environment with a flat and flexible organizational structure
• Adheres to the utmost ethical standards in preserving confidentiality with client data
• Works effectively with diverse stakeholders including school and district leaders

Nice to Have

• Experience with DevOps, infrastructure, and security best practices
• Practical and reasonable approach to using AI in your development process (not reliant, understand the output)
• History of making architectural decisions at the start of a project
• Experience accessing, debugging, and deploying remote resources (SSH, Docker exec, Flask CLI)
• Experience working in a Unix environment and with Docker images/containers
• EdTech and/or student data experience

Benefits

• Meaningful work & Growth: We take every opportunity to stretch ourselves and deliver an excellent client experience.
• Employee as our biggest asset: We are genuinely invested in our people’s career and welfare.
• Global reach & local impact: Get to work with high-growth startups and dynamic companies from the comfort of your own home.
• Powering global startups: We’ve created 1,400 Filipino jobs that empower global startups to focus on growth.

Our Hiring Process & AI Disclaimer

We use AI tools to streamline our application process—including an initial conversation with an AI Interviewer. All hiring decisions are made entirely by humans: our Talent Acquisition team guides your full candidate journey and makes all evaluation decisions.

You are welcome to use AI for CV refinement and research, but real-time AI assistance during interviews or skill assessments is strictly prohibited to ensure an authentic evaluation.