Junior Pipeline TD

FutureWorks Media Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureWorks Media Limited in Chennai is seeking a Junior Pipeline TD in Production Technology to design, develop, and deploy custom tools that extend our ShotGrid-based production tracking system. You will collaborate with artists and engineers to build extensions and plugins and help define technical direction and best practices for the studio pipeline.

You will work with Python, ShotGrid APIs, and Linux/Mac environments; focus on reliable, scalable workflows while supporting ongoing

Qualifications

• 2+ years building custom ShotGrid tools in an animation or VFX environment.
• Strong Python development background.
• Experience with ShotGrid REST APIs and UI automation.
• Experience on Linux or Mac platforms; PostgreSQL familiarity.
• Analytical mindset for troubleshooting shot setups and rendering issues.

Responsibilities

• Extend and integrate ShotGrid and databases for production needs.
• Develop and enhance tools; collaborate with engineers on new features.
• Define requirements with non-technical end users for new tools.
• Create test plans and roll out ShotGrid workflows and tools.
• Follow SDLC processes, build and release standards and docs.
• Research and prototype third-party solutions for next-gen systems.
• Support existing tools via bug fixes and updates.
• Provide user documentation and training; assist users on Windows and Linux.

Skills

ShotGrid

Python

REST APIs

Linux

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

ShotGrid Toolkit

Tools

ShotGrid Toolkit

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Linux

Job description

The Junior Pipeline TD in Production Technology will team with Engineers to design, develop, and deploy custom software tools that extend the use of our ShotGrid-based production tracking system. As a member of the Studio Pipeline team, this position will work directly with artists, In addition to working individually and with a sprint team, this position will help establish technical direction and standard practices.

Responsibilities:

• Extend and integrate the use of Autodesk ShotGrid and other database systems to meet production needs, including both desktop-native and browser-hosted applications and plugins.
• Work both independently and cooperatively with Engineers to extend existing tools, develop new features, and design new applications.
• Work with non-technical end users to help define requirements for new tools and pipeline processes to solve production problems.
• Develop test plans and roll out new ShotGrid based workflows and tools, and work with end users to improve the usability of these tools.
• Follow the processes and procedures of the software development life cycle, build and release system, documentation and testing standards used in Production Technology.
• Participate in research and development to implement 3rd party solutions when available and/or help design and build prototypes for next generation systems.
• Support existing tools via bug fixes and version updates.
• Support applications through documentation, training, and handling questions.
• Support users on Windows and Linux.

Essential Skills:

• 2+ years of experience developing custom tools and workflows with ShotGrid in an animation or VFX studio environment, including SG Action menu Items and shotgun event daemon plugins.
• Strong experience with code development with Python.
• Experience with ShotGrid’s Python and REST APIs, native UI, and automation strategies.
• Experience developing on Linux or Mac platforms.
• Experience interacting directly with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, preferred.
• A highly analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex shot setups and rendering issues.
• Familiarity building, running, managing and monitoring services on a Linux container platform such as Docker/Kubernetes – a plus.
• Experience with ShotGrid Toolkit – a plus.