Senior Backend Engineer (Python + Distributed systems)
Senior Backend Engineer (Python + Distributed systems)
Scribd
Scribd is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their ML Data Engineering team, which focuses on metadata extraction and content understanding across their products. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a flexible work environment that balances individual needs with community connections.
Qualification
- Proven experience in backend development, particularly with Python.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with data processing frameworks and tools.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Responsibility
- Design and implement scalable backend systems for metadata extraction and enrichment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance content understanding and discovery.
- Optimize existing systems for performance and reliability at scale.
- Develop and maintain APIs to support various applications and services.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
