Senior Backend Engineer - Remote -

On behalf of our key client, a major player in the video, streaming and gaming industry, we are seeking a thoughtful

Senior Backend Developer

to help shape the future of tools for storytellers. You’ll work closely with product and design teams to deeply understand user needs, untangle complexity, and deliver intuitive, elegant solutions for a global audience.

Develop high-performance backend tools for the media industry. Interact with media processing pipelines when necessary, requiring some understanding of video transcoding workflows. Strong

Python

programming experience. Expertise in

Django

for API development and backend services. Solid experience with

PostgreSQL

databases and data modeling. Knowledge of

Redis

for caching and message brokering. Familiarity with

Elasticsearch

for search and analytics. Understanding of media processing

pipelines and video transcoding workflows

. Experience with

video streaming protocols

(HLS, DASH, WebRTC) and

tools

(FFmpeg, Dolby, Hybrik).

Pragmatic, balancing quality code and speed of delivery. Curious and analytical, interested in the “why” behind projects. Fluent English (C1/C2 Level) is essential for daily collaboration.

Full-time position

(40 hours/week) with schedule alignment to UK business hours ~ Freelancer/Contractor arrangement

with long-term stability ~100% remote work environment

from anywhere in Europe