Sr Software Engineer, Studio Pipeline

General Summary
The Sr Software Engineer will team with other engineers and technical directors to design, develop, and deploy software systems, user interfaces, and technical solutions for a variety of film production tracking workflows. This position will work directly with artists, coordinators, and managers in all production departments including Production Management, Puppet and Set Fabrication, Lighting & Camera, Rapid Prototyping, Story, Editorial, VFX, Marketing, and Media & Archive Services.  

Job Functions 

• Full-stack web application development, including developing both server-side and single-page applications, database design and interaction, and building and using RESTful APIs in a hybrid on-premise and cloud environment.
• Participate in the development of asset and task tracking tools, image review and approval tools, integration of project scheduling with completion reporting, workflow mapping, and database development.   
• Design and build new applications and pipeline tools, and troubleshoot existing tools, to support new and improve existing studio production workflows.
• Participate in Agile sprint activities such as user story clarification and refinement, ticket/board grooming, story-pointing, launches, and stand-ups and reviews.
• Stay current with new technology stacks, implement 3rd party solutions when available, and design and build prototypes in collaboration with others for next generation systems.
• Follow Studio Pipeline’s technology processes and procedures of the software development life cycle, build and release system, and code and testing standards.
• Work with production department leads to design technical solutions for production problems.
• Work with non-technical end users to improve the usability of all technology tools.
• Work both individually and with a sprint team to help establish technical directions and standard practices. 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years of experience in applied software development/engineering in a professional setting.
• Experience working in an Agile sprint development environment.
• Experience developing with one or more: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript.
• Experience with one or more of these frameworks: React, Node.js, Svelte, SolidJS, Django, Flask.
• Experience with CSS frameworks and web-based layout/interface design.
• Experience with data modeling and databases such PostgreSQL, Redis, MySQL.  
• Experience with test suites and writing tests, using tools such as Jest and React Testing Library.
• Experience developing for Mac and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with SDLC concepts and methodologies, including managing build/release via CI/CD, version control discipline, and SCM tools such as Git, GitLab, and Perforce.
• Experience developing using Azure and or AWS Cloud Services.  
• Experience writing developer-level documentation.
• Experience with building, running, managing, and monitoring services on a Linux container platform, using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab runners, and Prometheus.
• Knowledge of and development experience with media production asset and task databases; experience with Autodesk ShotGrid and its Python and REST APIs, a plus.  

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.  

Location 
On-Site in Hillsboro, OR and also eligible for hybrid work. 

Salary
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. 

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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