May 22, 2026
Back End Developer
On Site, United States
Contract
Job Reference: Back End Developer-4
Senior Backend Engineer | Streaming Platform (x2 Openings)
We're working with a leading player in the OTT/Streaming space to fill two Senior Backend Engineer positions.
What You'll Be Doing
- Designing, developing, and implementing backend software applications at scale
- Supporting and maintaining software applications and operating systems
- Participating in testing processes including test review, analysis, and certification
- Owning complex technical tasks with a high degree of autonomy and creativity
The Non-Negotiables
- Languages — TypeScript or Scala/Java (strong production experience required)
- Databases — DynamoDB and DocumentDB
- Streaming — Kafka
- Caching — Redis
- Cloud — AWS (broad, hands-on production experience)
- Observability — DataDog, Splunk, or similar SRE tooling
Your Background
- 10+ years of software engineering experience
- Proven ability to work independently on complex systems with minimal guidance
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and backend architecture
- Comfortable owning delivery end-to-end across the full development lifecycle
Dan Burrell
Senior Consultant at 5V Video