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

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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 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.
Posted By: Maddie Hausberg Seniority level
• Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
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• Employment type
Contract
Job function
• Industries
Staffing and Recruiting

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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
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• 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

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Daily Responsibilities
• 85% Hands-on coding and development
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• 10% Collaborating with teammates and stakeholders

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• 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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Contract
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Staffing and Recruiting

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