Software Engineer (PHP, React, & C++)

Software Engineer (PHP, React, & C++)

Posted 4 days ago by Digitive LLC

Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
Remote

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer specializing in media full stack and backend development, proficient in PHP, React, and C++. The role involves designing, developing, testing, and debugging complex software systems, with a focus on media ingestion and encoding. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with a senior engineer to ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Debug complex systems related to media ingestion to identify and fix performance, reliability, and scalability issues.
  • Implement best practices for operational excellence, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Develop and implement monitoring and alerting systems to detect issues before they become critical.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, effectively communicating technical information to resolve issues and improve processes.
  • Design and develop media full stack and backend systems using PHP, React, and C++.
  • Collaborate with media engineers to optimize media ingestion and encoding processes.
  • Troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed in the media stack.

Key Skills:

  • Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
  • Basic mentoring skills for providing support and constructive feedback.
  • Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.
  • Media stack experience (ingestion and encoding) and familiarity with encoding formats Av1, HVEC.
  • Proficiency in PHP, React, and C++ programming languages.
  • Experience with media full stack and backend development.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Title: Software Engineer (PHP, React, & C++)

Location: US Remote-PST

Term: Contract

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our team, with a strong focus on media full stack and backend development. The ideal candidate will have expertise in PHP, React, and C++ which is used for building media-related applications and services, as well as a solid understanding of media ingestion and encoding, backend engineering principles, and media stack knowledge. In this role, the candidate will work closely with a senior software engineer to design, develop, test, and debug complex software systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance.

Job Responsibilities:

Debug complex systems, including those related to media ingestion, to identify and fix issues that impact performance, reliability, and scalability.

Implement best practices for operational excellence, ensuring reliability, scalability, and maintainability.

Develop and implement monitoring and alerting systems to detect issues before they become critical, ensuring prompt resolution and minimizing downtime.

Work closely with cross-functional teams, communicating technical information effectively to resolve issues and improve processes.

Effectively communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring that all parties understand the nature of issues and the steps being taken to resolve them.

Design and develop media full stack and backend systems, utilizing PHP, React, and C++ programming languages.

Collaborate with media engineers to optimize media ingestion and encoding processes, improving overall system performance and user experience.

Troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues specifically in the media stack.

Skills:

Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and manage one's time.

Basic mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing, and delivery.

Media stack experience (ingestion and encoding) and familiarity with encoding formats Av1, HVEC Proficiency in PHP, React, and C++ programming languages.

Experience with media full stack and backend development, including design, implementation, and maintenance of complex software systems.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or relevant field required.

5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on media full stack and backend development.

Media stack experience (ingestion and encoding) and familiarity with encoding formats Av1, HVEC is highly desirable.