Senior Backend Developer - Video & Streaming Platform

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.

What you'll do :

Develop high-performance backend tools for the media industry.

Collaborate with cross-functional, international teams to deliver solutions aligned with customer needs.

Interact with media processing pipelines when necessary, requiring some understanding of video transcoding workflows.

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and contribute ideas, including AI-assisted development.

YOUR PROFILE

Technical Skills : 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

Awareness or experience with AI-assisted development tools.

Nice-to-have : Experience with

video streaming protocols

(HLS, DASH, WebRTC) and

tools

(FFmpeg, Dolby, Hybrik).

Soft Skills / Work Approach :

Pragmatic, balancing quality code and speed of delivery.

Collaborative, able to work with product, design, and other teams.

Curious and analytical, interested in the “why” behind projects.

Adaptable and willing to learn new technologies quickly.

Fluent English (C1 / C2 Level)

is essential for daily collaboration.

What you’ll get in return :

Competitive salary package

in USD, reflecting your experience and skills

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