Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! 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.