Lead Software Engineer

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, 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 of passionate people 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 – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

 

In This Role You’ll:

 

We are seeking a skilled Lead Software Engineer to drive development of our next generation, cloud-based media supply chain in AWS, where content is ingested, stored, transformed, and distributed to our internal and external VOD partners worldwide. This position will involve working closely with a cross-functional team to manage a portfolio of business-critical applications. The ideal candidate will have experience with AWS serverless technologies, DynamoDB, S3, Lambda, SQS, SNS, EventBridge, GraphQL, Node.js as well as collaborating with key partners to plan and implement future solutions and enhancements.

 

Responsibilities Include:

· Deliver high-quality software on time.

· Partner with key team members to develop, design and write applications systems and programs.

· Provide clear and regular communication with all project collaborators at all levels.

· Understand system requirements, tasking and estimating features, and follow work management life-cycle processes like agile scrum.

· Understand and use complex branching and merging strategies.

· Understand and implement version control, small check-ins, labeling, versioning and deployment standard processes for both source code and database deployments.

· Lead software design and coding which conforms to Paramount standards for security and quality.

· Develop and implement unit test strategies.

· Help define and automate testing protocols prior to merging code to production.

· Create technical documentation including architecture diagrams and impact analysis.

· Provide guidance and assistance to the application users and support teams on all aspects of application deployment, training and support, including: Installation, Configuration, First and second tier support.

· Identify and resolve project issues, including issue tracking and escalation.

· Actively participate in application planning/strategy meetings and provide recommendations on the most appropriate and effective use of applications.

· Assist with data flow mapping and service orchestration as needed for system availability, continuity and performance.

· Support local setup of applications (clone, compile, and run).

· Understand and contribute to listener services and S3-based file syncing infrastructure.

· Participate in code reviews, backlog grooming, and architecture discussions.

· Help document onboarding steps, development practices, and known system behaviors.

· Support data integrations from 3rd-party data providers.

 

Basic Qualifications You Bring:

 

· 3+ years of experience leading application development efforts.

· 3+ years of experience with AWS and Node.js

· Proficient in Git, GitHub Actions, and CI/CD pipelines

· Fluent in Node.js, Amazon AppSync, Amazon CDK, Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon EventBridge, Amazon IAM, Amazon Lambda, Amazon OpenSearch, Amazon S3, Amazon Secrets Manager, Amazon SQS, Amazon SNS, Web Sockets

 

Bonus Skills:

 

· Experience building large-scale systems.

· Experience working in a mono-repo.

· Technical thought leadership, strong analytical skills, and passion to learn new technologies that may enable/improve business.

· Experience in production debugging, root cause analysis and performance tuning.

· Highly developed skills in written and verbal communications, ability to work in high pressure production environments and ability to work with senior management.

· Familiar with load and performance testing and root cause identification and issue resolution

· Knowledge of Design Patterns and Best Practices

· Strong understanding of version control, staging vs production workflows

· Solid experience working with APIs and databases.

 

What You’ll Gain:

 

· To be part of a highly visible team responsible for over a dozen internal and external applications and the chance to help shape best practices and long-term solutions.

· The opportunity to work on modern systems built entirely new across Paramount’s future-state Media Supply Chain.<