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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Motion Recruitment
- **Location:** Seattle, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Application Release Automation, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Software Code Optimization, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Engineering, TypeScript, AWS Cdk, Data Storage Technologies, Cloudformation, Containerization, Information Technology, Data Management, Functional Programming, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker
- **Published:** October 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/9d4721f3-0f5a-4ecd-919a-871ff37f6bf1/senior-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
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 * 5+ years of professional software engineering experience solving complex distributed systems and data management challenges.
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 * Exceptional programming capabilities with a deep focus on time and space complexity, algorithm design, and code optimization.
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 * Advanced proficiency in Python along with hands-on expertise in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Docker containerization, automated testing, and release automation.
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 * Proven experience building and deploying cloud-native architectures in AWS using core services such as S3, Lambda, Kinesis, IAM, and SNS.
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 * Solid experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) utilizing Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormation.
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 * Working proficiency in at least one strongly typed language such as Java, TypeScript, or similar.
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 * Strong foundational knowledge of data storage trade-offs across relational databases, NoSQL stores, data warehousing, and partitioning strategies.

## Description

One of the country's largest entertainment and media companies in the world is searching for a Senior Software Engineer to join their engineering team on a hybrid basis. In this role, you will design and build high-throughput, low-latency cloud infrastructure and sophisticated data pipelines that power world-class digital experiences. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, cross-functional engineers, and technical leaders to drive innovation, optimize distributed systems, and architect cutting-edge data solutions serving millions of global users.