CatenaFull Stack Engineer - REMOTE - AP004
Department: Technical
Work Arrangement: Remote
Job Type: Independent Contractor, Full Time
Work Schedule: US Time Zone (candidate expected to be flexible with the client's preference)
Locations: Philippines, LATAM, and other remote regions with excellent English communication skills
About Pearl Talent
Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.
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Why Work with Us?
At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.
Role Overview
The Full Stack Engineer plays a pivotal role in building scalable, high-performance systems and user interfaces that power modern SaaS platforms across diverse industries including educational technology, interior design software, and startup infrastructure. This position balances frontend innovation with backend optimization, requiring engineers who thrive in collaborative, fast-moving environments where ownership and initiative are highly valued. You'll work closely with founding teams, product managers, and designers to design, develop, and optimize core features that directly impact thousands of users worldwide. From translating Figma designs into responsive React components to architecting robust backend systems and optimizing data pipelines, you'll participate in end-to-end product development—ideation, design, implementation, testing, and deployment—while maintaining high standards for code quality and engineering excellence.
Your Impact
Your work will directly shape how users experience and interact with products, whether helping aspiring professionals learn and grow their skills, empowering interior designers to streamline operations, or enabling startups to scale infrastructure efficiently. By building scalable platforms with excellent user experiences, you'll contribute to measurable business growth and customer satisfaction. Your frontend expertise will create intuitive, responsive interfaces that delight users, while your backend development will ensure reliability, performance, and data integrity at scale. Through thoughtful architecture decisions and optimization efforts, you'll help platforms handle growing user bases without performance degradation. Your code quality standards and collaborative approach will elevate engineering practices across the team, establishing technical foundations that support long-term product evolution.
Core Responsibilities
Frontend Development & UI Implementation (40%)
- Build and maintain responsive, performant web applications using TypeScript, React.js, and Next.js
- Translate Figma designs into pixel-perfect, functional UI components with attention to detail
- Own feature delivery across web applications focusing on component velocity and modular architecture
- Implement UI component standardization and design system consistency
- Optimize frontend performance for speed, accessibility, and user experience
- Build responsive interfaces that work seamlessly across devices and browsers
- Collaborate closely with design teams to align on UX/UI best practices
- Ensure polished, production-ready solutions with strong attention to detail
- Implement frontend testing strategies using Jest, Cypress, or equivalent frameworks
Backend Development & System Architecture (35%)
- Design and implement backend systems using Node.js, Golang, TypeScript, or other compiled languages (Java, C#)
- Architect robust, scalable backend solutions following best practices and clean code principles
- Design efficient database structures and queries for SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL systems (MongoDB)
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs with proper error handling and documentation
- Implement third-party API integrations including payment gateways and external services
- Optimize backend performance, scalability, and reliability across high-traffic systems
- Support and optimize data pipelines using Python for automation and data processing
- Ensure robust, maintainable, and scalable architecture across all backend systems
- Implement security measures, authentication, and authorization protocols
DevOps, Testing & Quality Assurance (15%)
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment
- Work with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Vercel, Railway) for hosting and scaling
- Manage Dockerized local development environments and containerization strategies
- Conduct unit, integration, and end-to-end testing to ensure code quality
- Implement monitoring, logging, and performance tracking systems
- Manage version control workflows using Git/GitHub with proper branching strategies
- Optimize applications for performance, security, and scalability
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement solutions quickly
Collaboration & Engineering Excellence (10%)
- Participate in end-to-end product development from ideation through deployment
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Data, Leadership) to align on goals and technical solutions
- Conduct and participate in code reviews maintaining high engineering standards
- Communicate progress clearly and manage deadlines across stakeholders in remote-first setups
- Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code following best practices
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards, tooling, and processes
- Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across the team
- Provide technical insights and progress updates to leadership and stakeholders
Must-Haves (Required)
- Experience: 1-3+ years of professional full-stack development experience (or 1-2+ years for junior positions)
- Frontend Expertise: Advanced proficiency in TypeScript, React.js, and Next.js with strong component development skills
- Backend Proficiency: Experience developing with Node.js, Golang, TypeScript, or other compiled languages (Java, C#, MedusaJS)
- Database Skills: Strong experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (MongoDB)
- Python: Hands-on experience with Python for automation, data processing, or scripting
- API Development: Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs with proper architecture
- Version Control: Proficiency with Git, GitHub, or GitLab workflows
- Code Quality: Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver clean, maintainable, production-ready code
- Remote Work: Experience managing deadlines and executing autonomously in remote setup
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal English with strong collaboration skills across time zones
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and debugging capabilities
Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)
- Experience working at tech startups or SaaS organizations
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Vercel)
- Strong UX/UI sensibilities with experience translating designs into implementations
- Experience with A/B testing methodologies and product experimentation
- Background in educational technology, interior design software, or creative professional tools
- Knowledge of payment gateway integrations (Stripe, PayPal) and e-commerce platforms
- Understanding of security protocols, OWASP principles, and compliance requirements
- Familiarity with GraphQL, WebSockets, or real-time communication technologies
- Experience with testing frameworks and test-driven development (TDD)
- Knowledge of agile methodologies and sprint-based development
- Interest in data science, analytics, or data-driven product development
Tools Proficiency
Must-Haves (Required)
- Frontend: TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, HTML5, CSS3
- Backend: Node.js, TypeScript (Golang, Java, or C# depending on role)
- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB
- Version Control: Git, GitHub, GitLab
- API Development: RESTful API design and implementation
Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)
Backend Frameworks: MedusaJS, Express.js, NestJS
Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, Vercel, Railway, Google Cloud
DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI)
Testing: Jest, Cypress, Playwright, Mocha, testing frameworks
Databases: Supabase SDK, Redis for caching
Scripting: Python for data pipelines and automation
Monitoring: DataDog, Grafana, Sentry for error tracking
Design Tools: Figma for design-to-code workflows
Project Management: Jira, Linear, Notion, Basecamp, Slack
Payment Integration: Stripe, PayPal APIs
Additional Technologies: GraphQL, WebSockets, ElasticSearch
Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
Remote Work: Fully remote — work from anywhere
Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
Direct Mentorship: Access to global industry leaders
Learning & Development: Continuous growth resources
Global Networking: Work with international teams
Health Coverage (Philippines only): HMO after 3 months (full-time)
Our Recruitment Process
- Application
- Skills Assessment
- Initial Screening
- Top-grading Interview
- Client Matching
- Job Offer
- Onboarding
Ready to Join Pearl Talent?
If you're a driven professional ready to work with exceptional founders building the next generation of world-class companies, we'd love to meet you. Apply now to unlock opportunities where your growth, impact, and success are our top priorities.