Senior Backend Engineer
Samsung, United States
Job Description
Position Summary
The senior backend engineer will architect, implement, and deploy backend solutions that support content technical integration for the suite of TV Plus applications.
Role and Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
Implement components, features, and optimizations for TV Plus hosting and support of linear channels and VOD.
CDN and SSAI configurations and deployments
Backend systems to support operations, including monitoring, auditing, and reports
Fix issues raised by customers and customer support teams, isolate the cause and work towards a fix.
Participate in meetings with other staff members to evaluate, plan, and troubleshoot; and to ensure proper interface between software, systems and operational performance.
Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Commercial grade software and end-to-end problem solving
Skills and Qualifications
Job Experience and Knowledge
5+ years of back end development experience in a large scale Production environment
Architected one or more cloud solutions that went live
3+ years of either AWS or Azure is a MUST.
Bachelors/Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
Ability to solve problems in a fast paced and dynamic environment with focus on maintaining high quality and standards.
Experience with Kubernetes, Terraform, Go, Node.js, Python
Able to communicate in writing or orally complex technical matters to an audience of equal or higher level technical competency.
Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms.
Ability to deliver and accept feedback on code and design
Strong ability to debug unfamiliar libraries and isolate problems
Experience integrating 3rd party SDKs into service based applications
Knowledge of HLS, Dash, FFMPEG, React, Mongo, or HTML5 a bonus
Job Specification
Qualifications
Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Ability to work effectively with partners in different cultures and geographies
Positive attitude, highly flexible, and self-motivated
Develops professional expertise by complying with company policies and procedures
Exceptional communication skills in multi-cultural environment
Flexibility to travel to meet with partners and internal customers
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
Normally receives general instructions on routine work with detailed instructions on new projects or assignments