Sr Manager, Software Engineer

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We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, and we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is…YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team that values authenticity and embraces inclusion for all. We are searching for individuals who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees. You fuel our culture of purpose, passion, and collaboration. We’re in this together.

We are seeking a skilled Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of data engineers that ingest, validate, monitor and provide that data as a service for teams across CBSSports and Paramount Global. You will join a team of engineers, product owners and producers passionate about delivering our fans the best sports experience possible. This is a hands-on leadership role.

 

Your Day-to-Day:
●    Provide technical/software development leadership and architectural guidance.
●    Advocate for and lead AI assisted development efforts. 
●    Work closely with Product Managers and Technical Teams to understand the needs of the business and deliver world class products to a passionate user base.
●    Work with fellow group managers in planning and scheduling work. 
●    Work in a fast-paced AGILE environment. This should be second nature (TDD, SCRUM, Kanban, etc.) with evolutionary architecture and prototyping, experience with various databases and configuration/deployment/testing solutions.
●    Perform hands-on participation in team coding, developing interfaces for web applications, services and future technology.
●    Review developers' code, provide feedback, and develop team knowledge.
●    Collaborate with technical and business resources, gathering and documenting requirements and formulating action plans.
●    Present designs and plans to executive management.
●    Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate possesses the highest level of experience in application development, software engineering, and application architecture. We are ideally looking for these skills and experiences:

●    BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience
●    8+ years of related work experience 
●    3+ years of team leadership and managing engineering teams in a fast-paced, AGILE environment.
●    Experience developing and using GraphQL and Federated GraphQL
●    Languages - JavaScript/TypeScript with knowledge of Node.js, experience in Java and Python a plus
●    Experience with AWS, GCP or OCI
●    Experience deploying applications in Kubernetes 
●    Deep understanding of current web technologies and trends, including Linux, Document DBs, Relational & NoSQL Datastores(MySQL, Redis, DynamoDB), among others.
●    Excellence in problem solving, strategic thinking, and working in a team-oriented environment
●    Experience mentoring developers

You might also have:
●    A passion for sports
●    Experience with Git/GitHub
●    Experience in building very high traffic web assets
●    Experience in test automation

 

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. 

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. 

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

 

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and