Python Backend Engineer: Data Systems Specialist

Scribd, Inc.

Full-time Other-General
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Location
ottawa, on, Canada
Posted
May 31, 2026

Job Description

Enhance data processing capabilities as a Python Backend Engineer. Design and optimize distributed systems that power innovative machine learning and metadata enrichment solutions.
Seeking a Software Engineer II with 5+ years of expertise in building scalable and event-driven systems. You'll focus on developing robust backend services that elevate content processing efficiency, collaborating closely with product teams to integrate vital machine learning models. Your innovative approach will greatly impact the accessibility of insights and expertise derived from significant datasets.
Key Responsibilities:
• Architect event-driven systems for large datasets
• Build scalable backend services for high-throughput applications
• Deploy and manage robust systems on AWS
• Work with cross-functional teams on ML feature development
• Improve performance and reliability of existing backends
Requirements:
• 5+ years of software engineering experience focusing on Python