Full stack developer Jobs in Burbank, CA

divh2Senior Full Stack Developer / h2pWere looking for a backend-leaning, Senior, Full Stack Engineer who will build AI-powered platforms, tools, and workflows that create value for our clients and empower our creative, strategy, operations, and account teams. / ppYoull design and build backend services, data-centric components, and internal tools, with a strong focus on Python and modern cloud infrastructure. You will be hands-on with integrating large language models (LLMs) and other AI capabilities into real products, from early design through deployment, monitoring, and iteration. / ph3Ideal Candidate / h3ulliYoure a strong backend-focused engineer who thinks in terms of systems, data models, and APIs. / liliYoure comfortable hopping into simple frontend tasks when needed. / liliEnjoys collaborating closely with cross-functional partners. / liliYou can translate requirements into scalable software that balances speed, quality, and reliability. / liliYoure curious about AI and other emerging technology and excited to integrate them responsibly into real products. / liliYou take ownership of products, from design through deployment and maintenance. / li / ulh3Responsibilities / h3ulliDesign, build and maintain backend services and APIs primarily in Python (FastAPI / Starlette), emphasizing clean design, performance, and reliability. / liliModel data and write high-quality SQL (primarily in BigQuery); use document databases (e.g., Firestore, MongoDB) where appropriate. / liliBuild, harden, and operate containerized services : author Dockerfiles (multi-stage), manage image versions in Artifact Registry, and enforce container security / scanning. / liliDeploy on GCP with Cloud Run and Compute Engine; leverage Secret Manager, Artifact Registry, Cloud Build / Deploy, and Cloud Monitoring / Logging; Kubernetes familiarity is a plus. / liliIntegrate LLM / AI capabilities with an agentic approach (tool / function calling, multi-step orchestration / planning, retrieval / RAG, and memory) using providers such as OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google Gemini, as well as open-weight models; implement evaluation, safety, and guardrails. / liliUtilize our enterprise AI platform (Abacus.ai) that provides unified access to multiple language, image, and short-form video models, plus prompt / version management, safety, and analytics; help define reusable patterns and abstractions for it across products. / liliCollaborate with data partners on ELT pipelines; use BigQuery and Dataform for transformations and analytics use cases. / liliDefine and version API contracts (REST / GraphQL); document systems and interfaces. / liliApply security and privacy best practices (authn / z, IAM least-privilege, secret handling, input validation, rate limiting). / liliEstablish observability (metrics, logs, traces) and conduct performance tuning; participate in pragmatic on-call as needed. / liliWrite tests (unit / integration / e2e); maintain CI / CD pipelines; conduct code reviews; mentor junior engineers / li / ulh3Professional Skills / h3ulliStrong experience building backend services and APIs in Python (any modern web framework) / liliExperience with document databases (e.g., Firestore, MongoDB). / liliContainers CI / CD : Docker / OCI image authoring, multi-stage builds, image scanning / SBOMs, Artifact Registry; automated builds and deployments. / liliCloud : GCP first (Cloud Run and Compute Engine; Secret Manager, Artifact Registry, Cloud Build / Deploy, Monitoring / Logging); Kubernetes familiarity welcome; equivalent AWS / Azure experience acceptable. / liliAI / LLM : Agentic architectures (tool / function use, multi-step orchestration, retrieval / RAG, planners, memory), evaluation / guardrails / safety; experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, and open-weight models; familiarity with enterprise AI platforms that unify access to multiple model types. / liliAPIs Services : REST / GraphQL, schema / versioning, authentication / authorization. / liliReliability : Testing (Pytest or similar), observability, performance tuning. / liliFrontend : Able to handle simple UI needs using modern web technologies; framework agnostic. / liliProcess : Git-based workflows and agile practices. / li / ulh3Competencies / h3ulliCommunicates and collaborates effectively with creative, operations, strategy, and data partners. / liliOutcome-oriented problem solving; balances speed, quality, and security. / liliOwnership and accountability; follows through and documents decisions. / liliGrowth mindset; receptive to feedback and continuous learning. / liliUses AI assistants responsibly with validation : evaluates outputs critically, adds tests, and adapts code to team conventions before submission. / li / ulh3Experience / h3ulli4+ years of professional software engineering with a backend focus. / liliProven and demonstrable experience building Python (FastAPI / Starlette) services and APIs for cloud deployment (GCP preferred). / liliHands-on SQL experience in BigQuery; document database experience; Dataform exposure is a plus. / liliPrior experience integrating LLMs in an agentic manner into production apps or adjacent ML systems. / li / ulh3Salary Range / h3pOur estimated range for this role is $140k - $160k / ppCompensation packages are based on the skill level and experience each candidate brings to their role. There may also be a more senior or junior position available that could be a better fit with your expertise. Each level has its own compensation range. / ppWe pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and ensuring pay equity exists across our organization. We benchmark each position against existing employee competencies and 4As compensation data which includes geographic and agency size benchmarks. We also meet with department leaders 3x / year to ensure we are supporting employees in living into their full potential. Our promotions are not limited to a specific time per year. Promotions are tied to performance. / ph3Right To Work In The US / h3pYou must be authorized to work in the US for any employer. At this time, we are not sponsoring or providing assistance with obtaining work authorization. / ppMcKinney is a place where everyone can grow. Studies have shown that marginalized communities such as women, LGBTQ+ and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day. / ppWe are in the office Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday on a hybrid schedule. We look forward to meeting you! / ph3About McKinney / h3pMcKinney is a creative agency that gets unfair attention for brands. In 2024, McKinney was named to Fast Companys Best Workplaces for Innovators list, as well as Ad Ages A-List and its list of Best Places to Work (2024 and 2025), reinforcing the agencys commitment to providing an exceptional workplace culture where employees thrive, and creativity flourishes. McKinney Health, the agencys Pharma and Wellness practice, launched in 2022, was named to MM+M Magazines 2024 Agency 100 list. A Certified B Corporation, McKinney is part of the Cheil Worldwide network and has offices across the country, including Durham, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Phoenix, and Toronto. McKinney has been recognized by Cannes Lions, Effies, The One Show, DAD, ANDY, CLIO, LIA, the Shortys, and The Webby Awards, among others. Client partners include brands such as Popeyes, Blue Diamond Growers, Little Caesars, Pampers, Henkel, Samsung, Indivior, Sherwin-Williams, Biogen and the Ad Council. For more information, visit mckinney.com. / p / div