Python Backend Engineer (streaming)
Join Quartr as a Python Backend Engineer specializing in audio streaming to help deliver seamless, high-quality data to our users!
About Quartr
Quartr is a software company serving the world of finance. The Quartr ecosystem gives millions of investors and corporate professionals worldwide easy access to first-party information from public companies through a variety of services – including a web app, a mobile app, and an API solution. Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies for 2024, Quartr is also backed by top investors.
About the Data Automation Team
Quartr's Data Automation Team processes thousands of hours of live and recorded audio from events, delivering scalable, high-performance solutions that enable seamless streaming and data delivery. By joining this team, you'll have the opportunity to tackle exciting challenges in audio processing, data acquisition, and real-time financial intelligence.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain scalable audio streaming pipelines, ensuring reliability and performance across Quartr’s platform.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance backend infrastructure for a flawless, user-centered streaming experience.
Develop and optimize solutions for processing live and recorded audio data efficiently.
Participate in ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and real-time availability to end users.
Requirements
2+ years of professional experience as a backend engineer with a focus on Python.
Proven expertise with audio streaming platforms and systems.
Familiarity with web scraping tools and data extraction frameworks.
Strong Python and AWS skills, particularly in services like ECS, EC2, and S3.
Proficiency with Docker for managing and deploying backend services.
What will help you succeed
Advanced experience in handling live and recorded audio streaming pipelines or familiarity with frameworks such as FFmpeg and GStreamer.
Knowledge of ETL processes and data engineering workflows for data ingestion.
Solid backend architecture skills for creating scalable and maintainable systems.
Note: you need to be based in Sweden with a valid work permit. We are also not looking for consultants or help from recruitment agencies.
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