Friday, January 08, 2016

thePlatform - Java Engineer

thePlatform is hiring a Senior Server Side Java Engineer for our core engineering team that will be working onsite at our parent company Comcast's Denver office in Lodo.

About our Company:
thePlatform (www.thePlatform.com<http://www.thePlatform.com>)  helps some of the world's largest media companies manage and publish their video content online. Some of our customers include SyFy, Fox Sports Network, NBC Sports, National Geographic, the Travel Channel, Oxygen and more.  As an independent subsidiary of Comcast, we enjoy the benefits of a relationship with a large company while keeping the agility of a startup.

The team is working on the next-gen RMP (Remote Media Processor), which is a key component of the mpx video management system and manages the transfer, encoding, and encryption of files used in the workflows of large content providers and aggregators. It includes a plug-in architecture and a development kit that customers and third parties can use to develop new functionality.

We build highly available REST-based services and web applications using Java technologies.  This position offers a tremendous opportunity to learn a broad range of new skills, technology, and processes in a company with one of the healthiest development organizations you'll find anywhere. We practice Agile methodologies, plan rational schedules, and our cross-functional teams build strong, collaborative relationships as partners in the delivery of quality solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented programmer to be challenged and build upon existing programming and technical design skills.

Responsibilities:
  *   Provide senior-level analysis and insights during development of product features.
  *   Design and build new features from product owner specifications.
  *   Provide estimates for new product features.
  *   Follow a test-driven development process.
  *   Work closely with stakeholders to ensure timely product delivery.
  *   Troubleshoot issues in production environments.

Requirements:
  *   Eight or more years of object-oriented design, programming and testing experience with Java.
  *   Proven ability mentoring junior team members and reviewing code.
  *   Proficient in system design and architecture, particularly with service-oriented architectures, performance, and scalability.
  *   Low-level knowledge of several file transfer protocols (HTTP, SFTP, UNC, S3, etc.).
  *   Knowledge of messaging technologies (XML, JSON, REST, etc.).
  *   Experience with design and usability of APIs.
  *   Experience with transcoding technologies a plus.
  *   Excellent ownership, communication, organization and time management skills.
  *   Keen attention to detail and high level of commitment.
  *   Experience with Agile project management tools and methods.
  *   BS in Computer Science.

This position will be filled on site in the Comcast Wholesale office downtown Denver. thePlatform offers competitive compensation and spectacular benefits typically seen only at very large organizations, including free cable, internet and an employee stock purchase plan, due to our company's association with Comcast. Please visit our Careers page to learn more about our culture and benefits.

www.thePlatform.com

To apply please send an updated resume to Patrick_McDonnell@cable.comcast.com .

Patrick McDonnell
Senior Recruiter
Comcast / NBCU / thePlatform / AudienceXpress / VisibleWorld
Centennial, CO