Developer - Back End II

Business Unit/Group: Media Sys Architecture & Dev 350
Requisition Number: 30368-1
Intended Start Date: 2/19/2026
Contract Duration: 1-year
Possibility For Extension / Conversion? Possible
Max Hourly Pay Rate: $70.86/hr
OT Required / Expected? N
WB Games Resource(s)? N
CNN Resource(s)? N
Separation Specific (Y/N)? N
Post-Separation Entity: DG

What We Do/Project

This position is within Media Technology and Operations, in a software team that works on automating workflows, building easy-to-use toolsets, and solving problems for operations in and around content flows and media systems. Our team supports Live Sports, CNN, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, inventory ingestion, and more.

We are actively seeking a motivated Back-end Developer to enhance our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a team player who works well with others but is also able to work independently. You excel at creating and improving scalable services in line with innovations.

As a Back-end Developer, your role could include building services, REST APIs, and state aware workflows largely in cloud environments. We love collaborating with teammates on new app designs, partnering with front-end developers, Quality Analysts, Business Analysts, and other team members to combine work into a cohesive product, and improving existing services.

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role
• Develop and maintain applications using cloud architecture working in Jira and Git
• Ability to build from user stories and be active in technical design
• Build efficient, scalable, secure, and observable applications
• Able to take and give feedback in team meetings and code review
• Build and maintain highly scalable services and workflows
• Be proactive and responsive in addressing technical issues

Must Have Skills / Requirements
1) Solid experience with Python as a primary language
a. 5+ years of experience; Additional experience with one or more of the following: Node, Rust, C#
2) Understanding of SQL and document database development
a. 5+ years of experience. Experience with MongoDB
3) Ability to take initiative
a. Ability to quickly pick up training, ask questions when unsure, and action items without being asked. The team is looking for an open communicator who isn't afraid to ask for assistance.

Nice to Have Skills / Preferred Requirements
1) Experience with Temporal or comparable code-as-workflow engine

Soft Skills:
1) Capable of self-deployments in a well-defined container pipeline
2) Firm understanding of cloud infrastructure
3) Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application

Technology Requirements:
1) Solid experience with Python as a primary language and one or more of the following: Node, Rust, C#
2) Understanding of SQL and document database development
3) Experience with workflow engines (SDVI Rally, Airflow, Step Functions, Argo Workflows, Jenkins, etc.)

Education / Certifications
1) None required.

Interview Process / Next Steps
1) 1st round interview with HM, Architect, and Dev (1-hour)

Additional Notes
• Sourcing remote in US.
• Remote role.
• Candidates must be able to work EST working hours regardless of location.

Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Warner Bros. Discovery through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions. If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Warner Bros. Discovery.

This role is eligible for the following benefits:

Medical, dental & vision
Hospital plans
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Company paid short and long-term disability
Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave(PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

AGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email accommodation@allegisglobalsolutions.com for other accommodation options.

In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, employment is contingent upon verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. All persons hired will be required to complete Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as required by law.

Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyze application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.

*We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to protected classifications.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

San Francisco Candidates only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

City of Los Angeles Candidates only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.