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Senior Python Developer / Remote / Cloud & Microservices
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Senior Python Developer / Remote / Cloud & Microservices
Join to apply for the Senior Python Developer / Remote / Cloud & Microservices role at Motion Recruitment
Job Description
Join a globally recognized leader in the entertainment and media industry for a fully remote, long-term contract role focused on impactful backend development. Known for its cutting-edge technology, strong developer-first culture, and commitment to work-life balance, this company is looking to bring on a Senior Python Backend Engineer to join its high-impact platform team.
- Job DescriptionJoin a globally recognized leader in the entertainment and media industry for a fully remote, long-term contract role focused on impactful backend development. Known for its cutting-edge technology, strong developer-first culture, and commitment to work-life balance, this company is looking to bring on a Senior Python Backend Engineer to join its high-impact platform team.Youll be contributing to the architecture and development of highly scalable backend systems, APIs, and serverless infrastructure. This role is a chance to work on high-profile projects that reach millions of users daily. The team is seeking someone who can operate independently in a modern cloud-based environment, but who also thrives in a collaborative setting. The work environment is fast-paced, creative, and highly technicalwith a strong emphasis on clean, maintainable code. Perks include access to exclusive entertainment experiences and a truly balanced, supportive team culture.Contract Duration: 6 monthsRequired Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience developing backend systems with Python
- Solid experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and working with microservices
- In-depth knowledge of AWS services, including Lambda, S3, API Gateway, RDS, SQS, and others
- Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL database technologies
- Experience with serverless architecture and deployments
- Strong grasp of both object-oriented and functional programming
- Familiarity with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and modern cloud patterns
- Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized application environments
- Comfort designing backend architecture and system flows
- Exposure to streaming and messaging systems such as Kafka or Kinesis
- Skilled at debugging and optimizing complex systems
- Experience working on high-traffic, low-latency systems
- What You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown
- 80% Python and AWS backend engineering
- 10% API design and architecture
- 10% Team interaction and peer code reviews
- Daily Responsibilities
- 85% Hands-on coding and development
- 5% Contributing to architectural strategy
- 10% Collaborating with teammates and stakeholders
- You Will Receive The Following Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Note: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis both now and in the future.Posted By: Maddie Hausberg Seniority level
- Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
- Employment type ContractJob function
- Industries Staffing and Recruiting
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Join to apply for the Senior Python Developer / Remote / Cloud & Microservices role at Motion Recruitment
Senior Python Developer / Remote / Cloud & Microservices
Join to apply for the Senior Python Developer / Remote / Cloud & Microservices role at Motion Recruitment
Job Description
Join a globally recognized leader in the entertainment and media industry for a fully remote, long-term contract role focused on impactful backend development. Known for its cutting-edge technology, strong developer-first culture, and commitment to work-life balance, this company is looking to bring on a Senior Python Backend Engineer to join its high-impact platform team.
- Job DescriptionJoin a globally recognized leader in the entertainment and media industry for a fully remote, long-term contract role focused on impactful backend development. Known for its cutting-edge technology, strong developer-first culture, and commitment to work-life balance, this company is looking to bring on a Senior Python Backend Engineer to join its high-impact platform team.Youll be contributing to the architecture and development of highly scalable backend systems, APIs, and serverless infrastructure. This role is a chance to work on high-profile projects that reach millions of users daily. The team is seeking someone who can operate independently in a modern cloud-based environment, but who also thrives in a collaborative setting. The work environment is fast-paced, creative, and highly technicalwith a strong emphasis on clean, maintainable code. Perks include access to exclusive entertainment experiences and a truly balanced, supportive team culture.Contract Duration: 6 monthsRequired Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience developing backend systems with Python
- Solid experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and working with microservices
- In-depth knowledge of AWS services, including Lambda, S3, API Gateway, RDS, SQS, and others
- Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL database technologies
- Experience with serverless architecture and deployments
- Strong grasp of both object-oriented and functional programming
- Familiarity with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and modern cloud patterns
- Desired Skills & Experience
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized application environments
- Comfort designing backend architecture and system flows
- Exposure to streaming and messaging systems such as Kafka or Kinesis
- Skilled at debugging and optimizing complex systems
- Experience working on high-traffic, low-latency systems
- What You Will Be DoingTech Breakdown
- 80% Python and AWS backend engineering
- 10% API design and architecture
- 10% Team interaction and peer code reviews
- Daily Responsibilities
- 85% Hands-on coding and development
- 5% Contributing to architectural strategy
- 10% Collaborating with teammates and stakeholders
- You Will Receive The Following Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Note: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis both now and in the future.Posted By: Maddie Hausberg Seniority level
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