Python Backend Engineer

Python Backend Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize Python-based applications and scripts focused on video encoding and live streaming workflows.
• Automate critical processes, including API-driven testing of video encoding and streaming services.
• Lead architectural discussions and help shape the technology roadmap, making critical decisions about system structure, frameworks, and integrations.
• Conduct research, proofs of concept, and experiments with emerging technologies and frameworks to enhance platform capabilities.
• Analyze, debug, and resolve complex system issues to ensure high availability and performance.
• Develop internal libraries and contribute to open-source projects that align with our platform’s objectives.
• Identify bottlenecks in video processing and streaming systems, and drive performance optimizations to handle high concurrency and large-scale workloads.

• Shape and scale our streaming architecture as we expand into new markets and use cases, ensuring the platform adapts to increased demand.

   

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Python development, especially in backend services.
• Proficient in automating tasks and optimizing system processes.
• Experience with message brokers, particularly RabbitMQ.
• Experience with video processing tools like ffmpeg.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, DigitalOcean) and familiarity with media storage and CDN solutions (Backblaze B2, Fastly).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience in streaming protocols (RTMP, HLS, DASH).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and testing automation.