YLD is seeking a Contract Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Python and AWS to contribute to key initiatives for a media client's streaming and media handling platforms. You'll take ownership of features and architecture, building scalable backend services that support core media infrastructure in a high-impact, remote-first role.
What You'll Do
- Build and refine scalable backend systems using Python.
- Design infrastructure on AWS and implement robust CI/CD pipelines.
- Write clean, tested code that supports millions of users worldwide.
- Collaborate closely with a global, diverse team of engineers.
- Advocate for best practices, continuous improvement, and thoughtful architecture.
- Showcase work in regular demos and give and receive feedback.
What We're Looking For
- Strong Python experience and have built backend services using Django.
- Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and tools like Terraform, CDK, or CloudFormation.
- Understand how to ship code with confidence—through CI/CD, testing, and monitoring.
- Comfortable with Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable system design.
- Know your way around relational and schema-less databases.
- Bring a collaborative spirit and love helping others grow.
Nice to Have
- Dabbled in Go or Node.js.
- Have experience with GraphQL and gRPC.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Python, Go, Node.js
- Frameworks: Django, GraphQL, gRPC
- Cloud: AWS, Azure, GCP
- Infrastructure: Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation, Docker, Kubernetes
Team & Environment
Part of a remote-first team.
Benefits & Compensation
- A genuinely remote-first culture with flexible hours and work-life balance.
- The chance to work with a supportive, ethical, and inspiring team.
- An opportunity to leave your mark on meaningful, high-impact projects.
- A place where your voice is heard—and your ideas shape the product.
Work Mode
This is a remote-first role open to candidates in the EU and UK.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity of all kinds. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, age, marital status, or disability status.


