Jobs in Bamberg, Deutschland

Position: Contract Python Backend Engineer

Employment Type: Contract (B2B via Ltd / LLC)

Contract Length: until end of December (with potential for extension)

Location: Remote (EU / UK-based GMT timezone)

YLD is not your typical consultancy. We’re a close-knit team of engineers designers and thinkers who believe software should leave a legacy after we’ve stepped away. With offices in London Lisbon and Porto we work remotely and globally. Our mission Empowering clients by helping them build capabilities not just code. We pride ourselves on putting people first. That means you’ll grow here not just professionally but personally.

Our client is a leading force in the media and entertainment industry. We’re seeking a skilled Python backend engineer to contribute to take ownership of key initiatives for our clients streaming and media handling platforms. You’ll be part of a remote‑first team building scalable backend services that support the core media infrastructure.

This is a high-impact remote‑first role within a collaborative team that values innovation autonomy and end‑to‑end ownership.

As a Senior Python Backend Engineer you’ll take ownership of features and architecture work on cloud infrastructure and co‑create in an environment that thrives on code reviews pair programming and test‑first development. Your typical day might include:

• Building and refining scalable backend systems using Python
• Designing infrastructure on AWS and implementing robust CI / CD pipelines
• Writing clean tested code that supports millions of users worldwide
• Collaborating closely with a global diverse team of engineers
• Advocating for best practices continuous improvement and thoughtful architecture
• Showcasing your work in regular demos and giving and receiving feedback

• You have strong Python experience and have built backend services using Django
• You’re familiar with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP) and tools like Terraform CDK or CloudFormation
• You understand how to ship code with confidence through CI / CD testing and monitoring
• You’re comfortable with Docker Kubernetes and scalable system design
• You know your way around relational and schema‑less databases
• You bring a collaborative spirit and love helping others grow
• Bonus points if you’ve dabbled in Go or have experience with GraphQL and gRPC

• 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

• 1st Interview with someone from the Talent team (30 / 45 mins)
• Technical Interview with our Senior Engineers (1h30)
• Meet and Discussion with a Client Partner (15 / 30 mins)

• Growing every day
• Including everyone
• Relationships built on honesty and ethics
• Inspiring solutions
• Winning together

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. Likewise we also offer a remote‑first working environment meaning that flexible working and work‑life balance come as standard for all employees.

IVR, SOAP, Avaya, Solaris, Cost Accounting Standards, Database Design, Hibernate, ITIL, Weblogic, Express.js, Contracts, ASP

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1