Senior Python Developer / Remote / Cloud & Microservices (San Francisco)

Senior Python Developer / Remote / Cloud & Microservices 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 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. 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 months Required 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 Doing Tech 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. 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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 months Required 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 Doing Tech 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. 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