Senior Software Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer

Description

POSITION TITLE : Senior Software Engineer

Experience : 5+ years

Location : Onsite

Industry : Media & Entertainment

ABOUT THE ROLE :

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in with expertise in backend systems, databases, and cloud platforms. This role blends hands-on backend engineering with higher-level responsibilities in design, architecture, and team leadership. You'll play a key role in shaping solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.

This role requires strong technical depth combined with the ability to design scalable systems, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver business-critical solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead the design and development of backend services and APIs using modern backend frameworks.
• Design and implement backend systems that are highly scalable and easily expandable, ensuring they can adapt to evolving business needs and future growth.
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and own module / service-level designs.
• Design and build client-facing APIs that are scalable, reliable, and secure, ensuring services and APIs comply with security best practices in collaboration with the security team.
• Design and build internal APIs that are consumed by frontend applications and services.
• Write clean, maintainable, and performant code.
• Design and optimize solutions using relational and non-relational databases.
• Adopt and champion AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, and share best practices across the team.
• Partner with QA to deliver quality features in a timely manner.
• Ensure sufficient unit test coverage for backend services, working closely with the Tech Lead to validate test quality and completeness.
• Support and mentor junior engineers in writing effective unit tests and fostering a test-first mindset.
• Collaborate with product managers to refine requirements and ensure engineering alignment with business goals.
• Partner with engineers to confirm solutions meet product and technical requirements.
• Contribute to Agile development processes by participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives, and ensuring timely delivery of features.
• Guide junior engineers through mentorship, code reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Champion best practices in CI / CD, containerization, and observability / monitoring.
• Contribute to technical decision-making and process improvements.
• Participate in the hiring and interview process as needed.

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About the Company :

Deluxe, a subsidiary of Platinum Equity, is a global leader in media and entertainment services for film, video, and online content. Since 1915, Deluxe has been the trusted partner for the world's most successful Hollywood studios, independent film companies, TV networks, exhibitors, advertisers and others, offering best-in-class solutions in post-production, distribution, asset and workflow management, and cloud-based technologies.

With headquarters in Los Angeles and offices around the globe, the company employs over 3,500 of the most talented individuals, developers, and industry veterans worldwide. For more information, please visit www.bydeluxe.com.

We offer competitive pay and benefits program including medical, dental & vision coverage, vacation & sick leave, 401(k), and more.

Diversity Statement :

Deluxe is committed to inclusivity, fostering an environment where every employee feels comfortable bringing their full selves to work. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Deluxe will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, and federal law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Deluxe. Please inform the company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

This role is based in Los Angeles, California and the base pay range for this role is $153,000.00 - $180,000.00 annually. Actual amounts will vary depending on education, skills, experience, and geographic location.