Senior FullStack Engineer (React & Python) at Exclusively Remote

About this role

Location: Remote within South Africa Type: Full-time. US working hours (3pm-11pm/4pm-12am ASAT) with some flexibility Experience: 3+ Years Stack: React, TypeScript, Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, AWS Independent Contractor About the Role
We're hiring a high-output Fullstack Engineer who moves fast, writes clean code, and takes real ownership.
You should be able to quickly grasp business logic, independently drive tickets to completion, self-test thoroughly before QA, and consistently ship polished, production-ready features.
This is a hands-on role for someone who cares deeply about code quality, speed, maintainability, and execution.
What You'll Do
Build and ship frontend + backend features end-to-end
Develop modern React applications and Python/FastAPI services
Write clean, scalable, testable production code
Own tickets from implementation through self-QA
Think through edge cases, bugs, and performance proactively
Collaborate with product and engineering to move fast without creating chaos
Contribute to AWS infrastructure, CI/CD, and deployment workflows
Requirements
3+ years of fullstack engineering experience
Strong React + TypeScript experience
Strong Python backend experience (FastAPI preferred)
Experience with PostgreSQL and REST APIs
Familiarity with AWS, Docker, Git, and CI/CD
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently with high ownership
You're a Great Fit If You
Move fast and execute reliably
Test your own work thoroughly before QA
Write clean, maintainable code even under pressure
Can use AI tools effectively without producing sloppy code
Understand business logic quickly
Take pride in shipping polished work
Nice to Have
Fintech or regulated SaaS experience
Terraform or Infrastructure-as-Code exposure
Experience in startup or high-velocity product teams
Tech Stack React TypeScript Python FastAPI PostgreSQL AWS Docker CI/CD Originally posted on Himalayas