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