Python Developer IV

Job#: 3025008

Job Description:

Apex Systems is currently hiring for a Senior Python Developer with a leading global media and entertainment client. This role supports a high-impact engineering team responsible for building scalable backend services, automation frameworks, and cloud-native applications that power financial forecasting, content analytics, and studio-wide operational tools. The environment is collaborative, fast-moving, and deeply technical, with a strong emphasis on clean architecture, reusable components, and cross-team enablement.

Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong focus on Python as a primary development language
• Hands-on experience building backend services, APIs, and automation frameworks using Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django, or similar)
• Strong experience with cloud platforms, ideally AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Step Functions, DynamoDB, RDS) or equivalent cloud-native services
• Experience designing and optimizing distributed systems, microservices, or event-driven architectures
• Strong SQL experience and familiarity with modern data stores (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, or similar)
• Experience integrating Python applications with modern data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, or other cloud warehouses
• Experience building automated workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Terraform, or similar
• Experience with messaging or streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis, SQS, Pub/Sub, etc.)
• Strong understanding of testing frameworks, code quality, observability, and performance optimization
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across pods, partner with product/analytics teams, and mentor junior developers

Location: Burbank, CA

Onsite Expectation: Hybrid - 3 days onsite

Contract Duration: 10 months

Pay Range: $80-$88.12/hr

If you are interested, please apply here or email an updated copy of your resume to .

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.