Principal Full Stack Engineer- Web and Backend

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Principal Full-Stack Engineer — Web & Backend Company: Varicon Location: Remote / Hybrid (Nepal-based candidates preferred) Employment Type: Full-time Application Deadline: September 20 Apply to: About the Role Varicon is looking for a Principal Full-Stack Engineer to take technical ownership of our web and backend systems. This is a senior, hands-on engineering role for someone who can architect scalable systems, write high-quality production code, and mentor a team of engineers — while staying close to the codebase rather than moving fully into management. What You'll Do Architect, design, and build scalable full-stack web applications using Python/Django as the core backend framework Own technical decisions across the stack — backend architecture, database design, API design, and frontend integration Lead code reviews, set engineering standards, and drive best practices across the team Mentor and guide mid-level and junior engineers, providing technical direction and growth support Collaborate closely with product, design, and client-facing teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and technical debt Drive decisions on infrastructure, deployment, and system reliability Stay hands-on — write, test, and ship code regularly rather than only reviewing others' work What We're Looking For Must-Haves 8+ years of full-stack engineering experience, including 3-6+ years with Django Strong, demonstrable experience with Python and Django (Django ORM, Django REST Framework, admin, migrations) Solid full-stack capability — comfortable across backend and frontend (JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and a modern frontend framework) Proven experience architecting and scaling production systems Strong database skills (SQL, query optimization, schema design) Experience mentoring or leading other engineers Strong communication skills — able to explain technical trade-offs to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders Nice-to-Haves Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Experience with additional backend frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Node.js) Exposure to AI/ML integration within web applications Experience working with international/distributed teams Experience Level 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3-6 years working specifically with Django in production environments. Demonstrated seniority in ownership, architecture, and mentoring is expected alongside years of experience — not years alone. What Varicon Offers Competitive, market-aligned compensation A collaborative, engineering-first culture Opportunity to shape technical direction at a growing company Flexible/remote-friendly working arrangement How to Apply Send your resume and a brief note about your relevant Django/full-stack experience to by September 20 . Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.