Senior Software Engineer

Robert Half • Burbank, CA • 5h ago

Description We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join a Long-term Contract opportunity supporting digital supply chain initiatives in Burbank, California. In this role, you will create scalable backend solutions and intelligent workflow services that combine rules-based automation with AI-enabled decision support. The position centers on building cloud-native, event-driven applications that improve media operations while enabling human oversight where needed.

Responsibilities:

Design and develop backend services that power intelligent media workflow applications across distributed cloud environments.

Implement automation patterns that blend structured orchestration with adaptive logic using AI, machine learning, or decision-support technologies.

Integrate tools such as language models, semantic search capabilities, and decision engines into production-ready workflow solutions.

Build resilient event-driven components using asynchronous messaging frameworks to support loosely coupled and scalable systems.

Create modular microservices and APIs in Java, Python, or Node.js with strong attention to testability, maintainability, and performance.

Contribute to platform reliability by improving observability, operational consistency, and scalability across shared services.

Partner with product, engineering, and machine learning teams to convert technical requirements into working software solutions.

Participate in Agile delivery practices, including planning sessions, daily collaboration, and milestone reviews.

Support containerized deployment pipelines and cloud-native delivery practices using modern CI/CD approaches. Requirements - Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

At least 7 years of experience building backend systems for distributed, cloud-native applications.

Strong knowledge of event-driven architecture and experience working with modern cloud services.

Proficiency in Java or Node.js, with the ability to deliver clean and dependable service-based code.

Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and continuous integration and delivery workflows.

Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and contribute to high-quality engineering outcomes.

Familiarity with AI/ML integration, including large language models, decision engines, or production model pipelines.

Exposure to media, entertainment, studio, or post-production environments is preferred.

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