Software Engineer
JW Player
About JWP Connatix:
JWP Connatix is the most comprehensive independent video technology and monetization platform, helping broadcasters, publishers, and advertisers deliver premium streaming and online video experiences while maximizing video revenue across all screens. The company offers an end-to-end platform that streamlines live and on-demand video with hybrid monetization models, unique data and insights, unmatched customer service, and the largest independent premium video marketplace, providing the entire media ecosystem with enhanced scale, transparency, and revenue.
- Our video players are embedded directly on publisher sites including Accuweather, Axel Springer, Dotdash Meredith, McClatchy, Penske Media Co., and more.
- We work with leading brands and agencies including American Express, Citi, Dentsu, Mars, UM, and more helping them target ads against our publishers’ video content.
- We power streaming for over 2,000 blue-chip media companies, including 80% of the top 25 Comscore US publishers. As the largest independent global video network across CTV and OLV, we reach over 1B unique users and deliver 30B+ combined video plays and ad impressions every month.
Flexible Work Policy:
At JWP Connatix, we support a flexible work policy, with most employees working remotely. However, to align with our operational needs, we can only consider candidates residing in the same country as the job posting. This means applicants located outside the job’s designated country will not be considered, and relocation assistance is unavailable.
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a talented and passionate Software Engineer to join our influential team, driving innovation and setting the standard for back-end development across our organization. You will play a crucial role in architecting scalable solutions, enhancing productivity through reusable components, and ensuring a consistent user experience across our products. This role offers the opportunity to work with a modern tech stack, contribute to industry-leading solutions, and keep our systems at the forefront of technology.
As a Software Engineer, you will:
- Architect, design, and build robust, scalable back-end solutions to deliver a seamless customer experience across our product suite.
- Lead the implementation and deployment of critical platform components, ensuring reliability, performance optimization, and adherence to best practices.
- Work closely with product engineering teams to guide the integration of platform services, providing technical expertise and strategic direction.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, system failures, and operational challenges, proactively enhancing platform performance.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement by driving process automation and implementing advanced observability protocols.
- Collaborate with early-career engineers, promoting technical excellence and professional development within the team.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, advocating for their integration into our platform architecture when appropriate.
- 3+ years of experience in back-end engineering, with a track record of designing and developing large-scale, distributed systems.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Python, Java, or Go.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture, containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure automation (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities, thriving in cross-functional environments.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with NoSQL databases, particularly Cassandra.
- Familiarity with large-scale data processing and analytics systems.
Perks of being at JWP Connatix, North Macedonia
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 will qualify for:
- Private Medical Insurance
- 25 Paid Time Off
- New Employee Home Office Setup Stipend
- Monthly Connectivity Stipend
- Professional Development Reimbursement Program & Career Development Progression
- Bi-Annual Hack Weeks for those who are interested in using their coding knowledge
- Fireside chats with individuals at JWP Connatix