Senior Software Engineer

About JW Player:

JWP is a cutting-edge SAAS company at the forefront of innovation in the Streaming Industry. We specialize in creating revolutionary video streaming solutions that empower businesses to enhance engagement and monetize their content. As a Senior Platform Engineer at JWP, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our video platform and contribute to the success of our products that are used by customers all over the globe.

The Engineering Team:

Our Engineering team plays a vital role in driving the success of our company through the development of innovative technologies. At JWP, our engineers are passionate problem solvers who love to write code. With a modern tech stack at their disposal, our engineers contribute to monetizing our customers' content across billions of devices every month.

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining the core infrastructure and services that power our platform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including software engineers, DevOps, and product engineers to ensure a seamless and scalable platform that meets the needs of our growing user base.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will:

• Architect, design, and engineer robust and scalable platform solutions to ensure a seamless and enriching customer experience across our complete range of products.
• Lead the orchestration of the implementation and deployment of critical platform components, with a focus on fortifying reliability, optimizing performance, and upholding engineering best practices.
• Collaborate seamlessly with product engineering teams, providing authoritative guidance on the most effective strategies for seamlessly integrating and harnessing the potential of platform services.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, system failures, and operational challenges, proactively ensuring the attainment of peak platform performance across the user spectrum.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, driving efficiency gains through process automation and establishing sophisticated observability protocols. 
• Fulfill a mentorship and leadership role for early-career engineers, cultivating a team ethos characterized by technical excellence and a fervent dedication to professional growth.
• Stay vigilant over industry trends and emerging technologies, ardently advocating for their judicious integration into our platform architecture when fitting.

Requirements for the role:

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in backend engineering, with a history of crafting and developing expansive, distributed systems.
• Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages:
  • Python, Java, or Go
• Familiarity with Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. 
• Solid grasp of microservices architecture, containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Practical involvement in CI/CD pipelines, automated testing procedures, and deployment methodologies.
• Outstanding communication and teamwork abilities, with a knack for thriving in collaborative, cross-functional environments.

Bonus Points:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Perks of being at JW Player, Netherlands.

Our goal is to take care of you and ensure you will be successful in your new role. Your success is our success! 

As a full time employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Stock Options Purchase Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Remote Working Stipends
• Quarterly and Annual Team Events
• Professional Development Program
• Bi-Annual Hack Weeks for those interested in using their coding knowledge
• Fireside chats with individuals at JWP

*Benefits are subject to location and can change at the discretion of the Company. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.