Full Stack Engineer (Python/Django & React/Next.js)

About the role

Cogent Labs is looking for a Full Stack Engineer to design and build scalable backend systems using Python frameworks while also contributing to frontend development with React.js or Next.js. The role is on‑site and requires ownership of features from conception to production in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Python (Django, FastAPI or Flask).
• Build and manage RESTful APIs, preferably with Django REST Framework.
• Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL, handling schema design and queries.
• Integrate backend services with frontend applications built in React.js or Next.js.
• Contribute to frontend tasks when needed.
• Ensure code quality through reviews, documentation and best practices.
• Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including engineering, QA and product.

Required profile

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Python (Django, FastAPI, Flask)
• React.js or Next.js
• REST API design and consumption
• PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Git version control
• Docker
• AWS (or other cloud platforms)
• Django REST Framework