Contract Senior Software Engineer (Python/AWS)

Mesh-AI Limited; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent technology consultancy is seeking a Contract Senior Software Engineer specializing in Python and AWS. In this remote role, you will lead the development of scalable backend services for media handling platforms, advocating for best practices and innovation. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with Python, Django, and AWS, and should be comfortable working in a collaborative, remote-first environment. Join a dynamic team that values personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Work-life balance

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in building scalable backend systems using Python.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, testing, and monitoring.
• Collaborative spirit with a passion for helping others grow.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of features and architecture.
• Design infrastructure on AWS and implement CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with a global team of engineers.

Skills

Strong Python experience

Backend services using Django

Familiarity with AWS

Experience with Terraform

Comfortable with Docker and Kubernetes

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Contract Senior Software Engineer (Python/AWS)

Remote (EU)

Position: Contract Python Backend Engineer

Employment Type: Contract (B2B via Ltd/LLC)

Contract Length: 6 months (with potential for extension)

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

Who We Are

YLD is not your typical consultancy. We’re a close-knit team of engineers, designers, and thinkers who believe software should leave a legacy—long 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.

About the Project:

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 client’s 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.

Your Role in the Team

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

What We’re Looking For

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 Node.js, or have experience with GraphQL and gRPC.

What You’ll Get

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

Our typical Recruitment Process looks like this:

• 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)

We live and breathe our values, and know you will too:

• 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.