Sr. Software Engineer (Python/AWS)

Senior Software Engineer - RBmedia Company Overview RBmedia is the largest digital audiobook company in the world. With more than 100,000 titles, our audiobooks continually top key literary awards and bestseller lists. Our powerful digital retail and library distribution network reaches millions of listeners around the globeat home, in the car, and everywhere their mobile devices go. Our titles are available on leading audio platforms, including Audible, Spotify, Apple, Google Play, Audiobooks.com, Storytel, Libro.fm, OverDrive, Hoopla, and many more. We operate at the intersection of Hollywood, publishing, and technology with the audio rights to hits like Wicked, Slow Horses, Outlander, Bridgerton, The Summer I Turned Pretty, and many others. We publish the audio for bestselling and award-winning titles, including Oscar-winning and Grammy-nominated works. Our fast-paced and creative culture thrives on storytelling, data-driven decision-making, and bold, innovative thinking. Find out more at rbmediaglobal.com. Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building single-page applications, designing and working with REST APIs, and possess comprehensive knowledge of AWS services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications using Python and related technologies.

• Design and implement single-page applications (SPAs) with a focus on user experience and performance.

• Build and integrate RESTful APIs to support front-end functionality and ensure seamless communication between systems.

• Utilize AWS services to deploy, manage, and scale applications in a cloud environment. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features. • Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum

speed and scalability. • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack. • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously

improve development processes and deliver cutting-edge solutions.

Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer with a strong focus on Python

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• Extensive experience in building single-page applications (SPAs) using modern frameworks and libraries

• Proficiency in working with RESTful APIs and integrating them into web applications. • In-depth knowledge of AWS services and experience in deploying and managing

applications in the cloud • Strong understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and

related frameworks • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a

team • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders. • Experience with design patterns and object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts • Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or AWS DocumentDB • Familiarity with search indexing technologies like Elasticsearch • Proficiency in deploying applications using ECS containers and AWS CodePipeline • Experience working in a two-week delivery sprint model

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with additional programming languages and frameworks • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools • Knowledge of database management systems and SQL

Compensation \& Location

• This role is based in the Washington, DC area and follows a hybrid working model, with two days a week in the office. It includes a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package.