Software Engineer

Pavago

$90K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Understanding of API development and integrations.
  • Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.
  • Familiarity with frameworks like React or Angular.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Experience working in Agile environments.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain API integrations and backend services.
  • Design and optimize automated workflows across operations.
  • Build and improve user interfaces using modern frameworks.
  • Explore and implement AI-driven solutions and innovations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance systems.
  • Contribute to technical decisions and architecture design.
  • Participate in sprint planning and troubleshooting activities.

Benefits

  • Fully remote position with flexible hours.
  • Opportunities to work with emerging AI technologies.
  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on innovation.
  • Chance to contribute to high-growth company initiatives.
  • Work across multiple disciplines including backend and frontend.
Full Job Description
Software Engineer (Python, JavaScript, APIs, React, AI) - Remote U.S. Hours

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours (flexible collaboration)

About the Role

We're hiring a Software Engineer to design, build, and scale API-driven systems, workflows, and user-facing applications.

This role sits at the intersection of:
  • Backend development
  • Frontend interfaces
  • API integrations
  • Workflow automation
  • Emerging AI technologies

You'll join a fast-growing company (150%+ YoY growth) where engineers are expected to:
Build scalable systems
Improve workflows
Contribute to product and technical decisions

What You'll Own
API Development & Integration
  • Build and maintain API integrations and backend services
  • Ensure reliable communication between systems
  • Troubleshoot and resolve API-related issues
  • Improve performance and stability of integrations


Workflow Automation & Optimization
  • Design and improve automated workflows
  • Connect systems across operations, product, and backend
  • Reduce manual processes through scalable solutions


Frontend & UI Development
  • Build and enhance user interfaces using modern frameworks
  • Collaborate with product and design teams
  • Deliver clean, responsive, and user-friendly experiences


Innovation & AI Implementation
  • Explore and implement AI-driven solutions
  • Experiment with new tools, frameworks, and workflows
  • Improve engineering efficiency through automation and innovation


Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with:
    • Product
    • Operations
    • Engineering teams
  • Contribute ideas to improve systems and architecture
  • Participate in sprint planning, debugging, and solution design


What Makes You a Strong Fit
  • Strong problem-solving mindset
  • Comfortable working across backend, frontend, and APIs
  • Curious and excited about AI and new technologies
  • Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments
  • Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical teams
  • Proactive - you don't just execute, you improve systems


Requirements (Must-Have)
Core Technical Skills
  • Experience with programming languages such as:
    • Python
    • JavaScript / TypeScript
    • Java (optional)
  • Understanding of API development and integrations
  • Basic frontend knowledge:
    • HTML
    • CSS
  • Familiarity with modern frameworks such as:
    • React
    • Angular
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging ability


Development Experience
  • Exposure to:
    • Backend systems
    • Frontend development
    • API orchestration
  • Ability to work in a deadline-driven, agile environment
  • Strong communication skills in English


Nice to Have
  • Experience with:
    • React / Angular (frontend frameworks)
    • Node.js / Flask (backend frameworks)
  • Familiarity with:
    • Selenium
    • Playwright
  • Experience in:
    • Workflow automation
    • System optimization
  • Exposure to:
    • AI tools or integrations
  • Experience in high-growth startups or scaling teams


Tech Stack (Typical)
  • Python / JavaScript / TypeScript
  • React / Angular
  • Node.js / Flask
  • REST APIs & integrations
  • Automation tools (Selenium, Playwright)
  • AI tools and APIs


What a Typical Day Looks Like
  • Review tasks, API workflows, and sprint priorities
  • Build and optimize backend services and integrations
  • Develop or improve frontend interfaces
  • Collaborate with teams to solve technical challenges
  • Debug API or performance issues
  • Explore new tools and AI solutions
  • Document updates and deployments

In short:
You build and improve the systems that power the company's core operations and products.

Key Metrics (KPIs)
  • Stability and performance of APIs
  • Reduction in manual workflows through automation
  • Code quality and system reliability
  • On-time delivery of development tasks
  • Team collaboration and satisfaction
  • Contribution to innovation and improvements


Interview Process
  • Initial Phone Screen
  • Technical Interview (Recruiter / Engineering Lead)
  • Practical Task (coding or API workflow exercise)
  • Client Interview
  • Offer & Background Verification


Apply Now

If you're an engineer who enjoys building systems, solving real problems, and working across APIs, frontend, and automation, this role gives you the opportunity to do exactly that.

Apply now and help scale a high-growth, innovation-driven engineering team.

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