Senior Backend Engineer (Python + Distributed systems)

Scribd(2 months ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$135,493 - $180,807 (estimated)Engineering

About this role

A Senior Backend Engineer at Scribd Inc. will design and optimize event-driven, distributed systems using Python on AWS to support large-scale data and metadata processing across the company's services. Responsibilities include leading system architecture efforts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring engineers while ensuring high performance and reliability of backend services. The role involves leveraging AWS services such as Lambda and ECS and managing pipelines for machine learning integration and content enrichment.

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Required Skills

Technical Leadership
Event-Driven Systems
Distributed Systems
Metadata Processing
AWS Services
Cross-Functional Collaboration
High-Performance Systems
API Development
System Optimization
Automated Testing

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
7+ years of professional software engineering experience
Strong proficiency in Python (5+ years)
Expertise in designing and architecting large-scale event-driven and distributed systems
Strong cloud expertise with AWS services (ECS, Lambda, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch, etc.)
Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform

About Scribd

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Scribd is a subscription-based digital library that offers access to a vast collection of over 195 million documents, including books, audiobooks, and articles from a global community. Founded in 2007, Scribd serves as a platform for users to share information, read, and find inspiration across various genres and subjects. With a focus on enhancing the reading experience, Scribd combines traditional publishing with digital convenience, making literature available anytime, anywhere.

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