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Senior Python Developer / Remote / Cloud & Microservices Senior Python Developer / Remote / Cloud & Microservices 16 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Motion Recruitment. 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 If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Internet Publishing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lensa by 2x Get notified about new Python Developer jobs in San Francisco, CA . 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