Senior Python Developer / Remote / Cloud & Microservices Job at Motion Recruitment, San Francisco, CA

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  • Motion Recruitment
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

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. You’ll 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 technical—with 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 Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Motion Recruitment by 2x Get notified about new Python Developer jobs in San Francisco, CA . Software Engineer, Python - AI Training (Freelance, Remote) San Francisco, CA $40,000.00-$100,000.00 4 days ago Senior Python Engineer (International - Remote) San Mateo, CA $80,000.00-$100,000.00 4 months ago San Francisco, CA $160,000.00-$170,000.00 3 weeks ago Senior Software Engineer (Python), Data Platform San Francisco, CA $165,000.00-$195,000.00 5 days ago Full-Stack Developer & Data Visualization Engineer Senior Software Engineer, Data Systems (Python) Alameda, CA $120,000.00-$160,000.00 4 months ago San Francisco, CA $150,000.00-$170,000.00 5 days ago Staff Software Engineer, Data Systems (Python) San Francisco, CA $100,000.00-$200,000.00 1 month ago Senior Full-Stack Engineer, Ads (Back-End Leaning) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Motion Recruitment

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