Summary: We're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a leading media and entertainment company that delivers content to a global audience. The role involves improving core infrastructure systems, building and supporting critical central services, and contributing to product direction and technical strategy. Candidates should have a strong background in Networking, Infrastructure as Code, and experience in CDN management. The position offers the opportunity to work on foundational infrastructure for media delivery, exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and a collaborative team environment. The role also includes participating in an on-call rotation for operational responsibility.
Title: Senior Backend Engineer
Description: We're working with a leading media and entertainment company that delivers content to a global audience of billions. They are at the forefront of innovation in content delivery, operating a robust, multi-vendor content delivery network infrastructure.
The Role
Improve core infrastructure systems foundational to backend operations
Build, support, and operate critical central services with focus on reliability, scalability, and security
Contribute to product direction and technical strategy within the team
Work with cutting-edge technologies at massive scale, supporting a vast developer and customer base
Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure operational responsibility for team services
What You'll Need
A keen interest in building infrastructure platforms
Strong background in Networking and Infrastructure as Code
Experience in CDN management and/or Content Delivery
Hands-on experience working within cloud-based environments
Passion for learning and adapting to new technologies
What's On Offer
Opportunity to work on foundational infrastructure for media delivery
Exposure to bleeding-edge technologies and massive scale challenges
Collaborative and agile cross-functional team environment
Direct impact on systems supporting billions of customers
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