Summary: Join a major streaming client as a Freelance Android Developer on a 6-month remote contract, focusing on enhancing the ad-supported video on demand experience. The role involves implementing and optimizing server-side ad insertion workflows using ExoPlayer and AWS MediaTailor. Collaborate with various teams to ensure seamless integration and a smooth ad experience during content playback. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Android development and experience in the streaming/media industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and optimise SSAI workflows using ExoPlayer and MediaTailor
• Work closely with backend, video delivery, and ad tech teams to ensure seamless integration
• Debug playback and ad stitching issues across a variety of Android devices
• Ensure a smooth and engaging ad experience during live and on-demand content playback

Key Skills:

• Strong Android development background with Kotlin/Java
• Production-level experience with ExoPlayer
• Solid understanding of SSAI, HLS, and SCTE-35 ad markers
• Hands-on experience with AWS MediaTailor (or similar ad insertion tech)
• Experience in the streaming/media industry – OTT, AVOD, or FAST platforms preferred

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT