Senior Software Developer - Production Effort

Vfxwire; Bengaluru, Chennai District, Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG is seeking a Senior Software Developer to lead its Production Effort within the Data Services workstream. You will design and implement services that capture and present artist workflow data, and deploy these services into production to support global optimization of schedules and costs.

You will lead the data collectors, coordinate across remote teams, write documentation and troubleshooting playbooks, and provide sprint updates on progress.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python and GoLang.
• Fluency in data structures, algorithms, design patterns, data modelling and schema design.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect services to capture and present data from artist workflows.
• Lead the implementation of data collectors and services.
• Lead deployment of services into production environments.
• Provide sprint-based updates on progress and write documentation.

Skills

Python

GoLang

Data structures

Algorithms

Design patterns

Data modelling

Schema design

CI/CD

Back end frameworks

C++

SQL

GraphQL

JavaScript/TypeScript

Rust

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Django

Flask

Falcon

GraphQL

Job description

Core Services is looking for a Senior Software Developer to lead its Production Effort project within its Data Services workstream. The Core Services group provides foundational technologies to other technology groups within DNEG. We are a team of software developers who architect, build and provide geographically spread, enterprise-level, mission-critical infrastructure. We create services, frameworks, and products that other teams rely upon to build and deliver their technology solutions. We are the core of all things technology at DNEG. The Data Services workstream within Core Services provides foundational software to other development teams that are intended to be utilized to provide end-user functionality. We provide abstraction layers to the core database’s data models that are utilized across various products, and automation libraries and frameworks to assist software developers in creating consistent automation. The Product Effort project is scoped to design and implement a new service that will automatically track the tasks that artists are working on and provide accurate, empirical, and actionable data and reports to managers, executive, and analysts to support global optimisations of schedules, costs, and workflows. Experience in the VFX industry is not a prerequisite for this role.

You will:

• Participate in the design and architecture of services to capture, validate, and present data generated through the artist's workflow that identifies the task that they are working on.
• Lead the implementation of the services and data collectors identified through the design process.
• Lead the deployment of these services into the production environment.
• Provide sprint-based updates on tasks’ progress.
• Write documentation for developed software, create and update troubleshooting playbooks.
• Troubleshoot issues that have been raised during development and after deployment.
• Coordinate and work with teams in remote sites in different time zones.

Must Have 8+ years of experience in professional software development. Programming experience in Python and GoLang. Fluency in areas such as data structures, algorithms, design patterns, data modelling, and schema design. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent subject or equivalent work experience. Nice to Have Agile development experience using Scrum framework. Knowledge of back end web frameworks, such as: Django, Flask, or Falcon. Programming experience in any of: C++, SQL, GraphQL, Javascript/Typescript, or Rust. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Eagerness to tackle problems head-on. Knowledge of CI/CD workflows.

About Us

We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney). At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!