Senior Python Engineer

Senior Python EngineerC2C/C2H NOT ACCEPTED - 3RD PARTY VENDORS - PLEASE DON'T CONTACT!Seeking a Senior Python Engineer to help build and scale complex, high-traffic applications in a technically challenging environment. This role involves solving large-scale backend engineering problems, improving system performance, and contributing to scalable infrastructure and architecture initiatives.Key Areas of Focus:Building scalable, high-performance backend systemsOptimizing content delivery speed and platform scalabilityComplex metadata management and linked data integrationsAsset processing pipelines and search/discovery functionalityDelivering reliable and cost-effective infrastructure solutionsResponsibilities:Design and implement complex features and systemsContribute to architecture discussions and technical decision-makingProvide technical leadership, mentorship, and code reviewsEnsure code quality and engineering best practicesCore Qualifications:10+ years of software development experienceStrong expertise in Python 3.11+ and modern Python development practicesDeep experience with Django and web application architectureAPI design experience, including performant and secure API developmentStrong PostgreSQL expertise, including query optimization and full-text searchExperience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platformsAbility to mentor engineers and lead technically complex initiativesExperience integrating AI tools and frameworks into the development processThis is an opportunity to work on technically challenging systems while helping shape the future of a globally impactful platform.Note to Agency Recruiters: ComResource will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any ComResource colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered ComResource property.