Company Overview 10Pearls is a global, purpose-driven [AI-Native digital engineering partner](https://10pearls.com/artificial-intelligence/) helping businesses re-imagine, ‎digitalize, and accelerate. As an end-to-end digital technology partner, 10Pearls helps businesses create future-proof, ‎transformative ‎digital products that leverage emerging technologies. ‎10Pearls' clients ‎include Global 2000 enterprises, high growth mid-size ‎businesses, and some of the most exciting ‎start-ups from industries like healthcare, fintech, ‎energy, education, ‎real estate, retail, and hi-tech. ‎Headquartered in the Washington DC metro area, 10Pearls has [product engineering and ‎software development](https://10pearls.com/software-development/) centers in North America, Latin America, Europe, and South Asia. To learn more, visit [https://10pearls.com](https://10pearls.com/). Role We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Developer with 5-7 years of professional experience to join our growing engineering team. This is a backend-heavy role focusing on building scalable, AI-driven systems with modern frontend capabilities. You will work with cutting-edge technologies in asynchronous programming, message-driven architectures, and distributed systems design. Responsibilities: - Design and implement robust backend systems using Python, Django, and FastAPI - Build responsive, performant frontend applications with ReactJS and NextJS - Architect AI-driven features and integrate machine learning models into production systems - Design and optimize message-driven architectures using Kafka and other message brokers - Implement caching strategies using Redis and optimize database performance - Develop both synchronous and asynchronous services with proper concurrency handling - Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers on best practices - Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions - Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions - Ensure code quality, performance, and security across the full stack Requirements: - 5-7 years of professional software development experience - Strong proficiency in Python with deep understanding of language semantics - Production experience with Django and FastAPI frameworks - Expert-level understanding of asynchronous programming patterns (async/await, coroutines, event loops) - Solid grasp of synchronous programming and when to apply each paradigm - Experience building and maintaining RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs - Proficiency in SQL and PostgreSQL (or similar relational databases) - Strong proficiency in ReactJS with hooks, state management, and modern patterns - Experience with NextJS including SSR, SSG, and API routes - Understanding of frontend design patterns (components, containers, custom hooks, etc.) - Responsive design and cross-browser compatibility skills - Experience with frontend testing frameworks - Deep understanding of system design principles and distributed systems - Strong knowledge of backend design patterns (MVC, Repository, Service Layer, Observer, Factory, etc.) - Ability to design scalable, maintainable architectures - Experience with microservices architecture (preferred) - Understanding of SOLID principles and clean code practices - In-depth knowledge of Apache Kafka or similar event streaming platforms - Experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ, Redis Streams, etc.) - Advanced Redis expertise for caching, sessions, and data structures - Understanding of caching strategies (cache invalidation, TTL, cache patterns) - Experience with database optimization and query tuning - Familiarity with connection pooling and resource manager - Familiarity with integrating AI models into production systems - Familiarity with LLM APIs and prompt engineering - Understanding of vector databases and semantic search - Understanding of RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) systems - Ability to design API endpoints for AI feature delivery - Understanding of performance optimization for AI workloads - Proficiency with version control (Git) and collaborative workflows - Experience with Docker and containerization - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing - Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms - Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/Azure preferred) - Ability to write comprehensive documentation Nice to have: - Experience with serverless architectures - Knowledge of observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing) - Contribution to open-source projects - Experience with data pipeline frameworks - Familiarity with Kubernetes or orchestration systems - Background in performance optimization and benchmarking What we value: - Problem-solving mindset and ability to break down complex systems - Passion for writing clean, maintainable code - Strong communication and documentation skills - Willingness to learn and stay current with technology trends - Collaborative spirit and ability to work in cross-functional teams - Attention to detail and commitment to quality