# Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer / Technical Lead at RemoteStar

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> Responsibilities: - Lead architecture and technical directio

- **Company:** RemoteStar (https://jobs.trythestack.co/companies/remotestar)
- **Location:** United Kingdom
- **Work arrangement:** On-site
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Experience level:** 5–10 years
- **Visa sponsorship:** Offered, according to the listing
- **Key skills:** Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, AWS, System design, Technical leadership, Distributed systems, CI/CD, Data modeling, Architecture, Security, Mentoring, Financial infrastructure
- **Posted by employer:** 2026-09-03
- **Added to The Stack:** 2026-09-04
- **Status:** May no longer be active (posted more than 60 days ago)
- **Apply:** https://remotestar-team.freshteam.com/jobs/wnEEPpwOcuEW/senior-full-stack-software-engineer-technical-lead (the employer's own application page)
- **Human page:** https://jobs.trythestack.co/jobs/senior-full-stack-software-engineer-technical-lead-remotestar

## About the role

Responsibilities:
- Lead architecture and technical direction across backend, web, mobile and infrastructure for a consumer finance product.
- Design, build and ship core product features with a focus on security, reliability, scalability and data integrity.
- Set engineering standards: code quality, testing, CI/CD, monitoring and production reliability.
- Mentor and grow engineers, conduct reviews, and make pragmatic technical trade-offs.
- Work closely with founders, Product and Design to turn product goals into executable engineering plans.
- Own cross-stack outcomes and participate hands-on in implementation, deployment and incident response.

Requirements:
- 7–10 years of engineering experience with strong backend and system design skills.
- Proficiency in Python (FastAPI preferred) or comparable backend languages (Go/Java) and comfort with frontend stacks (React + TypeScript).
- Strong experience with PostgreSQL, AWS, containers, CI/CD and observability.
- Demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring and ability to make architecture decisions in early-stage companies.
- Comfortable working on-site in San Francisco and able to handle fast-paced, high-impact responsibilities; visa support available.

## Responsibilities

You will define and evolve system architecture across backend, web, mobile, and infrastructure while leading the delivery of a secure financial product. Additionally, you will mentor engineers, set technical standards, and partner with founders to translate product goals into execution.

## Requirements

Candidates must have 7–10 years of experience building consumer-facing products with strong backend foundations and system design expertise. Proficiency in Python, PostgreSQL, AWS, and modern cloud engineering practices is required, along with the ability to work in an on-site startup environment.

## FAQ

- **Is this Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer / Technical Lead role still open?** It was posted on 2026-09-03. Listings more than 30 days old may no longer be active, so check RemoteStar's site before applying.
- **Does RemoteStar offer visa sponsorship?** This listing is marked as offering visa sponsorship. Eligibility rules are set by the employer, so check the details on RemoteStar's site.
- **Where is this role located?** The listing gives the location as United Kingdom. It is marked on-site.
- **What skills does this role ask for?** The listing names: Python, FastAPI, React, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, AWS, System design, Technical leadership, Distributed systems, CI/CD, Data modeling, Architecture, Security, Mentoring, Financial infrastructure.

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