Backend Developer (Golang ) - Video on Demand & Live Streaming

Backend Developer (Golang ) - Video on Demand & Live Streaming

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Summary: The Senior Backend Developer role focuses on enhancing a leading video platform's capabilities in Video on Demand and Live Streaming using GoLang. Candidates are expected to develop high-performance backend services and integrate them with third-party services. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and a solid understanding of video streaming protocols and microservices architecture. This is a remote contract position for 12 months, classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop functional and high-performing backend services that meet the platform's requirements.
  • Write high-quality, well-documented, and maintainable code.
  • Integrate the platform with necessary third-party services (CDNs, DRM providers, etc.).
  • Ensure comprehensive documentation of systems and components.
  • Implement and maintain robust monitoring and alerting systems for production environments.

Key Skills:

  • Senior or Lead level experience in backend development.
  • Proficiency in GoLang (MUST-HAVE).
  • Experience with at least one additional backend language (VCL, Node.js, Python).
  • Strong understanding of video streaming protocols (HLS, MPEG-DASH).
  • Experience with DRM technologies (Widevine, PlayReady, FairPlay).
  • Expertise with CDNs (AWS CloudFront, Akamai, Fastly).
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Fastly).
  • Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
  • Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL databases).
  • Proficiency with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • Strong DevOps experience, including:
  • CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
  • Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Monitoring & logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Experience working in Agile development environments.
  • Fluent written & spoken English.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: IT

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