Sr. Software Developer

Job Description

Summary of Position

The primary role of the Principal Engineer, Web Platforms will be to design and build cutting edge user experiences for our consumer facing applications for web and connected TVs. The Principal Engineer, Web Platforms will work closely with technology partners, product owners, UX designers, front end and back end developers to expand the global reach of the STARZ and STARZPLAY applications on HTML/Javascript powered devices.

Responsibilities
• Build best in class content discovery and video streaming experiences for STARZ subscribers on HTML/Javascript enabled devices.

• Interface with partners as the technical lead on STARZ international TV and set top box integrations.

• Assist management team in scoping new device integration effort.

• Collaborate with the broader Digital Platforms team including the leadership team, quality assurance professionals, designers, business analysts and other software engineers in an open, creative environment.

• Create and maintain essential documentation including application architecture and API docs

• Participate in code reviews with staff as necessary to ensure a high quality, performant product.

• Become a subject matter expert in consuming STARZ backend authentication, metadata and content delivery services.

• Work with Dev Ops team to evolve CI/CD pipelines and test automation for new device integrations.

• Contribute to all aspects of the software creation process:

• Software architecture and design

• Object-oriented development

• Unit testing/test-driven development

• Integration testing

• Deployment

• Maintenance

• Post-deployment production support and troubleshooting

Qualification & Skills
• 8+ years experience in developing software for consumers or the enterprise.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline is preferred.

• Expert level programming skills using modern web development frameworks such as Angular or React.

• Expert knowledge of DRM video streaming technologies including HLS, MPEG-DASH, Smooth Streaming, Widevine and Playready.

• Strong experience building applications for Samsung TV, LG, or other HTML/Javascript powered TVs and/or set top boxes.

• Strong experience creating high performing and engaging experiences on resource constrained devices.

• Must possess excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills which will be used to diagnose, debug and solve issues.

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines toolsets for AWS Serverless applications.

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Travel Proximity

An Ideal candidate is located in the Denver-Metro area and is capable of being based in Englewood, Colorado.
• Employees working in the Englewood offices are eligible to participate in our telework program, working from home two days a week.

• Employees working in the Englewood offices may be asked to travel 1-2 times per year for training or to attend industry conferences.

About the Company

Business Unit Overview

Starz
With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.

Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a ''best of global SVOD'' content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with U.S. audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
Our Benefits
• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$142,400 - $186,100

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Denver

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-reo7b2-18-221-15-15-42 in your application.