Senior Engineer, Full-Stack Software

Kepler
Summary
Join Kepler, an award-winning company recognized by AdAge as a Best Place to Work in 2022, and become a Senior Full-Stack Engineer. We are building innovative data-driven solutions for advertising and marketing technology, leveraging advanced analytics and real-time data processing. This role involves designing and implementing robust full-stack solutions using React, TypeScript, and Python, contributing to technical decision-making, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior engineers. You will work on a sophisticated platform used by marketing professionals, offering significant technical contributions and growth opportunities. Kepler provides a transparent, collaborative, and fun work environment with competitive compensation and remote-friendly options.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in full-stack development
- Some experience (1+ years) in team leadership or people management in a technical context
- Strong knowledge of React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript practices
- Proficiency in Python and related frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, or similar)
- Experience with SQL databases, ORM technologies (SQLAlchemy), and GraphQL (Apollo Client and Python-based servers)
- Familiarity with UI component libraries (particularly Mantine or similar)
- Experience with form management in React applications
- Understanding of state management patterns, testing frameworks, and deployment strategies
- Experience with build systems, module bundlers, and CI/CD pipelines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English for technical discussions, documentation, and knowledge sharing
- Proficiency with preferred development environment (Mac or Linux) and related development tools
- Ability to collaborate synchronously with team members during core hours (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM US Eastern Time) while respecting work-life balance
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust full-stack solutions using: React/TypeScript frontend with Mantine component library Python backend services (Flask, FastAPI, or similar) GraphQL APIs with Apollo Client (frontend) and Python-based GraphQL servers
- Contribute to technical decision-making processes while balancing business requirements with technical constraints
- Follow and help establish best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment processes across the entire stack
- Collaborate with product management, UI/UX designers, and engineering leads to implement technical specifications
- Implement scalable data models and APIs to support complex business logic
- Optimize application performance across multiple applications
- Apply type safety and code reusability best practices across the frontend and backend
- Participate in the full development lifecycle from planning to deployment
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance through code reviews
- Manage small teams for specific projects or features when needed
- Support team members' professional development with constructive feedback
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in advertising technology or marketing analytics
- Knowledge of budget management and financial data systems
- Experience developing multi-app workspaces or monorepos
- Familiarity with data visualization libraries and techniques
- Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices
- Experience with real-time data processing systems
- Understanding of data privacy regulations and security best practices
- Experience with systems compliant with ISO 27001 and other security frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST 800-53, or HIPAA requirements
- Contributions to open-source projects or technical community
- Knowledge of first principles (e.g. basics of tools, internals of the computer, low level concepts and how work actually gets done, etc)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science or related field
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Remote-friendly work environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Mentorship from experienced engineering leaders
- Growth opportunities to develop leadership skills