Software Engineer III (Media Full Stack/Backend)

Intelliswift - An LTTS Company; United States; Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Software Engineer III to focus on media full stack and backend development. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, expertise in PHP, React, and C++, and a solid grounding in media ingestion and encoding. Responsibilities include debugging systems, implementing operational best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The position is remote with a contract duration of 9 months, offering competitive compensation based on experience.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, focusing on media full stack and backend development.
• Media stack experience (ingestion and encoding) and familiarity with Av1, HVEC.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle from analysis to delivery.

Responsibilities

• Debug complex systems related to media ingestion for performance issues.
• Implement best practices for operational excellence and system reliability.
• Develop monitoring to detect issues and minimize downtime.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or relevant field

Tools

PHP

React

C++

Job description

Software Engineer III (Media Full Stack/Backend)

Software Engineer III (Media Full Stack/Backend)

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Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $95.00/hr

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Director - Technical Recruitment at Intelliswift Software, Inc.

Job Title: Software Engineer

Location: Remote

Duration: 9 months

Must-Have Skills

5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on media full stack and backend development

Media stack experience (ingestion and encoding) and familiarity with encoding formats Av1, HVEC

Expertise in PHP, React, and C++, which is used for building media-related applications and services, as well as a solid understanding of media ingestion and encoding, backend engineering principles, and media stack knowledge.

Nice-to-have Skills

Former media companies would be a plus

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our client's team, with a strong focus on media full stack and backend development. The ideal candidate will have expertise in PHP, React, and C++, which are used for building media-related applications and services, and a solid understanding of media ingestion and encoding, backend engineering principles, and media stack knowledge. In this role, the candidate will work closely with a senior software engineer to design, develop, test, and debug complex software systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Debug complex systems, including those related to media ingestion, to identify and fix issues that impact performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Implement best practices for operational excellence, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
• Develop and implement monitoring and alerting systems to detect issues before they become critical, ensuring prompt resolution and minimizing downtime.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, communicating technical information effectively to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that all parties understand the nature of issues and the steps being taken to resolve them.
• Design and develop media full stack and backend systems, utilizing PHP, React, and C++ programming languages.
• Collaborate with media engineers to optimize media ingestion and encoding processes, improving overall system performance and user experience.
• Troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues specifically in the media stack.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing, and delivery.
• Strong understanding of media ingestion and encoding, backend engineering principles, and media stack knowledge.
• Proficiency in PHP, React, and C++ programming languages.
• Experience with media full stack and backend development, including design, implementation, and maintenance of complex software systems.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or relevant field required.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on media full stack and backend development.
• Media stack experience (ingestion and encoding) and familiarity with encoding formats Av1, HVEC is highly desirable.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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