Full-Stack Engineering·Confirmed live in the last 24 hours·
Full-timeFremont, CA, USA$170k - $220k
About the Job
Requirements
At least 5 years of backend development experience, with a strong focus on Python and/or Django.
Demonstrated backend development experience and a portfolio of projects.
Strong understanding of the development cycle and programming techniques.
Proficiency in backend development using Python and Django, with a solid understanding of GraphQL or REST APIs and web application concepts.
Ability to travel to the office two days a week.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of web application features using Python, Django, React, Postgres, and OpenSearch, collaborating closely with frontend components built with React.
Build and operate services in containerized cluster environments, supporting deployments across AWS or GCP and on-premises infrastructures.
Architect and implement scalable enterprise features, including access control and authorization layers, data export and reporting, enterprise customizations and integrations, and hybrid deployment support across cloud and on-premises environments.
Work with Product and Engineering teams to translate user stories and requirements into robust, scalable solutions, and collaborate across engineering pods to deliver features.
Use AI-assisted code editors and development tools to improve productivity, accelerate development cycles, and maintain code quality.
Ensure applications are secure, performant, and compliant with data protection standards; implement best practices for scaling, monitoring, and reliability.
Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of services in clustered environments across diverse customer environments.
Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns, and introduce improvements to team workflows and product capabilities.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, or OpenSearch at large scale.
Knowledge of containerizing existing monolith applications or prior experience working with development projects on a containerized platform.
Understanding of identity management, authentication, and authorization features for enterprise readiness.
Experience monitoring security concerns associated with web application products.
Experience building and maintaining web applications in containerized environments using Docker or Kubernetes.
Experience designing databases and APIs for complex business problems.
Ability to reason about engineering designs for highly performant clustered deployments.
Strong understanding of the web development cycle and programming techniques.
Interest in contributing to AI-driven web applications by integrating AI models available as software services.
AWS cloud solutions architect certification or equivalent certification.
About the Job: DTEX is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on Python, Django, React and Databases (Postgres and OpenSearch). The Senior Software Engineer will be an integral part of our development team, responsible for building and maintaining web applications that offer seamless user experiences. You will lead projects from conception to release, balancing, and front-end aesthetics with functional backend structures. Your deep understanding of software development, from database structure to client-side responsiveness, will drive the successful delivery of our projects.
What You Will Do:
Backend-Focused Full Stack Development Lead the design and development of web application features within a full stack web application using Python, Django, React, Postgres, and OpenSearch, while collaborating closely with frontend components built with React.
Distributed & Containerized Systems Build and operate services in a containerized (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes) cluster environment, supporting deployments across cloud (AWS/GCP) and on-premises infrastructures.
Feature Development & Architecture Architect and implement scalable, enterprise-grade features such as Access Control and Authorization layers, Data export and reporting capabilities, Enterprise-level customizations and integrations, Hybrid deployment support (cloud + on-prem)
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to translate user stories and requirements into robust, scalable solutions. Collaborate across engineering pods to deliver features efficiently.
AI-Assisted Development Leverage AI-assisted code editors and development tools to improve productivity, accelerate development cycles, and maintain high-quality code standards.
Performance, Security & Reliability Ensure applications are secure, performant, and compliant with data protection standards. Implement best practices for scaling, monitoring, and reliability.
Deployment & Operations Support Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting of services in clustered environments, ensuring smooth operations across diverse customer environments.
Continuous Learning & Innovation Stay current with emerging technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns, and proactively introduce improvements to team workflows and product capabilities.
We are looking for you if you have/are: Experience
5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Python and/or Django.
Proven experience in backend development, with a portfolio of projects demonstrating your skills and creativity.
Strong understanding of the development cycle and programming techniques.
Proficient in backend development using Python and Django with a solid understanding of GraphQL/REST APIs and web application concepts.
Experience with database technology such as PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, or OpenSearch at large scale is highly recommended.
Knowledge of containerization of existing monolith applications or prior experience working with development projects at the top of a containerized platform.
Good understanding of identity management, authentication, and authorization features as part of enterprise readiness.
Experience in monitoring security concerns associated with web application products.
Ability to travel to office two days a week.
Nice to Have:
Building and maintaining web applications in containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
Designing databases and APIs for complex business problems.
Reasoning on engineering designs for highly performant clustered deployments.
Strong understanding of the web development cycle and programming techniques.
Bonus Points:
Inclination to contribute to AI driven web applications by integrating AI models available as software services.
AWS cloud solutions architect or equivalent certifications.
This position is open to U.S. based candidates only.
Why Join Us?
Impact at Scale – Build and lead DTEX’s first sales enablement function, shaping how we scale commercial excellence across the world.
Thriving Company Culture – At DTEX, we foster a values-driven environment that prioritizes respect, inclusion, and collaboration.
Growth & Development – We believe in lifelong learning and provide opportunities for continuous professional development.
Flexibility – Work in a hybrid or remote environment that balances collaboration with autonomy.
Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive compensation, equity participation, health and wellness benefits, and generous time-off policies.
About DTEX DTEX is the leader in risk-adaptive security, unifying human, data, and AI risk through a behavioral intelligence platform. Built for enterprise scale, DTEX detects threats early and prevents breaches before they impact the business.
By analyzing how people, data, and AI systems interact, DTEX surfaces early indicators of risk that other tools miss and provides the context needed to act with precision. The platform brings together insider risk management, risk-adaptive data protection, user and entity behavior analytics, user activity monitoring, and AI risk management into a single, cohesive solution.
Organizations and governments worldwide rely on DTEX to protect sensitive data, enable secure innovation, and safeguard trust. With privacy-by-design telemetry and adaptive controls, security teams can reduce risk without disrupting productivity.
Joining DTEX means working on some of the most complex and high-impact security challenges facing enterprises today.
DTEX is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Base salary range (SF Bay Area): $170k-$220k.