Senior Backend Developer - VoD & Live Stream

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in video streaming is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with expertise in GoLang. This exciting role involves developing high-performance backend services for a cutting-edge video platform, ensuring seamless integration with third-party services like CDNs and DRM providers. You will be part of a dynamic team, focused on delivering robust solutions that enhance user experiences. If you are passionate about backend development and thrive in an Agile environment, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of video on demand and live streaming.

Qualifications

• Senior or Lead level experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in GoLang is a must-have for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional and high-performing backend services.
• Integrate the platform with necessary third-party services.

Skills

GoLang

Backend Development

VCL

Node.js

Python

Video Streaming Protocols (HLS, MPEG-DASH)

DRM Technologies (Widevine, PlayReady, FairPlay)

CDNs (AWS CloudFront, Akamai, Fastly)

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Fastly)

RESTful APIs

Microservices Architecture

Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL)

Message Queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions)

Monitoring & Logging Tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)

Problem-solving Skills

Communication Skills

Agile Development

Job description

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer for Video on Demand and Live Streaming (GoLang) – Contract – 12 months – OUTSIDE IR35 – Remote (UK)

A leading video platform is seeking experienced Senior Backend Developers with expertise in GoLang to contribute to the VoD2Live project. This role involves developing robust, high-performance backend services that integrate seamlessly with third-party services such as CDNs, DRM providers, and cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop functional and high-performing backend services that meet the platform's requirements.
2. Write high-quality, well-documented, and maintainable code.
3. Integrate the platform with necessary third-party services (CDNs, DRM providers, etc.).
4. Ensure comprehensive documentation of systems and components.
5. Implement and maintain robust monitoring and alerting systems for production environments.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Senior or Lead level experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in GoLang (MUST-HAVE).
• Experience with at least one additional backend language (VCL, Node.js, Python).
• Strong understanding of video streaming protocols (HLS, MPEG-DASH).
• Experience with DRM technologies (Widevine, PlayReady, FairPlay).
• Expertise with CDNs (AWS CloudFront, Akamai, Fastly).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Fastly).
• Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL databases).
• Proficiency with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
• Monitoring & logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.