ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Join a high-impact video engineering team working on large-scale, cloud-based video delivery platforms used by international audiences. This opportunity is with a well-established and innovative technology-driven organization operating in the digital video and OTT space. You will play a key role in building and optimizing reliable, scalable video workflows that power premium streaming experiences.

This is a candidate-focused environment that values autonomy, technical ownership, and continuous learning. If you enjoy solving complex streaming challenges and working with modern cloud video technologies, this role offers strong technical exposure and growth.

PROJECT & CONTEXT

You will be part of a backend-focused video team responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining end-to-end OTT video pipelines in AWS cloud environments. The projects involve multi-vendor integrations, video delivery optimization, and automation of infrastructure and configurations.

The environment is highly collaborative and international, requiring clear communication in English (mandatory). Documentation, cross-team alignment, and architecture ownership are key aspects of the role. The team works with modern streaming standards and continuously evolves its platform to support new formats and performance improvements.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR (Required)

• Professional experience in the video/OTT industry (1+ years minimum)

• Strong backend or application engineering background

• Proficiency in Python 3.9+

• Working knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), JSON, and XML

• Hands-on experience with AWS video services:

  • AWS Elemental MediaLive
  • MediaConnect
  • MediaPackage
  • MediaConvert

• Experience designing and maintaining cloud-based video pipelines

• Knowledge of streaming protocols:

  • HLS v7+
  • MPEG-DASH (ISO/IEC 23009-1)
  • CMAF (ISO/IEC 23000-19)

• Experience with CDN configuration, especially AWS CloudFront and Akamai

• Understanding of DRM systems and configuration

• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions

• Strong documentation and architecture ownership skills

• Independent working style and problem-solving mindset

• Professional proficiency in English

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred)

• Experience with non-AWS cloud video workflows
• Familiarity with video QoS metrics and delivery optimization
• Experience with DRM platforms such as CastLabs DRMtoday
• Exposure to orchestration platforms like Harmonic VOS360
• Experience automating deployments and configurations
• Curiosity for emerging video standards and technologies
• Proactive mindset toward performance improvements and innovation