Backend Engineer II APIs, Microservices & AWS

Software Engineer II Role Overview As a Software Engineer II, you will leverage your technical and analytical skills to support and maintain code that delivers new features for our Systems as well as resolve reported bugs. You will be an important part of a motivated team, actively participating in the triage of reported bugs, the implementation of enhancements, and the improvement of system functionality. Your contributions will also involve ensuring proper system monitoring and alerting, helping to maintain optimal operation and quick response to any issues. We are looking for someone with strong backend experience and working knowledge of front‑end development who possesses experience supporting and maintaining scalable, reliable systems. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical problem solver with a solid foundation in backend development, experience with APIs, databases, and distributed systems, familiarity with modern front‑end frameworks, cloud technology (AWS) and sound judgement. Candidate Characteristics Enjoy working with teams of talented and passionate people Demonstrate determination in finding solutions to complex puzzles Have curiosity and interest in how content goes from inception to consumers Employ positive thinking and are able to work constructively in a diverse team setting Enjoy transforming business strategy into innovative products & platforms Value learning and being exposed to new experiences Find Media & Entertainment industry fascinating Responsibilities and Duties of the Role Act as an escalation point for complex issues. Investigate system anomalies, perform root‑cause analysis, and assist in developing and deploying fixes for production bugs. Develop and maintain an understanding of our Systems and their interactions with upstream and downstream dependencies. Support and troubleshoot integrations involving REST APIs, microservices, and third‑party SaaS Platforms. Participate in peer code reviews to ensure technical solutions are secure, efficient, and aligned with team standards. Assist in monitoring fundamental platform performance and scalability. Follow established CI/CD and deployment process to ensure smooth and reliable releases. Contribute to cross‑functional troubleshooting of complex issues. Perform any other duties or technical tasks needed to support overall business objectives and maintain long‑term health of the Applications ecosystem. Required Education, Experience/Skills/Training Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience. Proficiency in backend development using modern languages and frameworks such as Node.js, Python (Django/FastAPI), or GO, along with strong knowledge of RESTful API design, database management (SQL/NoSQL), and server‑side architecture. Minimum of 3 years’ experience with cloud‑based technologies such as AWS EC2, CloudFront, Lambda, SQS, and S3. Ability to analyze and implement bug fixes to resolve reported incidents. Understanding of the lifecycle of application development, including best practices of unit testing, code reviews, documentation, etc. Enjoy working within a team setting of engineers of varying experience. Strong problem‑solving, debugging, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, product, design, and QA teams. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in frontend development using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Angular along with strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and responsive design. Experience using AI tools such as Github Copilot, Claude Code, or similar tools. Prior work experience in media management or digital media distribution operations. Motivated self‑starter with the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies. Can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well‑reasoned explanations. Proactively identify problems and opportunities and recommend solutions. Experience working within an Agile environment. Compensation The hiring range for this position in Glendale, CA is $117,500 - $157,500 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr