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Senior Python Developer / Remote / Cloud & Microservices

San Francisco, California

100% Remote

Contract

$80/hr - $90/hr

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.

You will receive the following benefits:

+ Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

+ Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

+ Vision Benefits

+ Health Savings Account (HSA)

+ Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

+ Hospital Indemnity Insurance

+ 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

+ Paid Sick Time Leave

+ Legal and Identity Protection Plans

+ Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

+ 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

**Posted by:** Maddie Hausberg

Specialization:

+ Software Engineering