JW PlayerJP

Senior Software Engineer - Backend, Authorization Systems

JW Player is the New York-based company that pioneered video on the web and continues to innovate for the future.

JW Player

Employee count: 201-500

United Kingdom only
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About JWP:

JWP is the game-changing video software and data insights platform that's revolutionizing the Digital Video Economy. Our cutting-edge technology gives our customers unparalleled independence and control over their digital video content. We began over a decade ago as an open-source video player, but today, JWP is the driving force behind digital video for hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. And with over 1 billion viewers tuning in every month across 2.7 billion unique devices, there's no limit to what we can achieve. We're looking for passionate and innovative candidates ready to join us on this journey of transforming the world of digital video.

The Engineering Team:

Our Engineering team plays a big part in the company’s success through the development of innovative technologies. Engineers at JWP are passionate about writing code and solving complex problems. Equipped with a modern tech stack, our Engineers contribute to helping drive monetization for our customers across billions of devices monthly.

The Opportunity:

Backend Engineers at JWP contribute to developing innovative video technology products that service clients worldwide. We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our team. This is an opportunity to join us to use modern technology stacks and work on interesting products within the video space that impact clients across some of the many verticals, such as broadcasting and publishing.

As a Backend Engineer for our Authorization Service, you will:

  • Build a system that helps us set and enforce customer-defined fine-grained access control rules.
  • Work with popular languages like Python, GoLang, and more in day-to-day coding.
  • Collaborate in a cross-functional team focused on our customer experience.
  • Contribute to innovative technology and architecture of a global production-scale service layer.
  • Work with microservices and microservice principles (Service discovery, API gateways, data transaction consistency, etc.).
  • Make a material impact on our streaming products, analytics, and OTT integrations.
  • Participate in code reviews with fellow engineering peers.

Requirements for the role:

  • At least four years of relevant experience, with an extensive background in backend development.
  • Proven record of delivering high-quality and impactful technical solutions, demonstrating expertise independent of programming languages.
  • Demonstrated experience in scaling systems to the next level to handle increased loads and demands.
  • Knowledge of database design and data structures.
  • Commitment to code quality, maintainability, readability, scalability, and performance.
  • Ability to quickly analyze and resolve tactical issues across various areas.
  • Open-minded and eager to learn new technologies.

Bonus Points:

  • Solid understanding of the Python/GoLang programming language.
  • Knowledge of common Goroutine, channel patterns, and concurrency patterns.
  • Experience with building scalable systems using cloud infrastructures like AWS or Google Cloud.
  • Understand micro-services architecture: Designing, creating, deploying, testing, and monitoring.
  • Contributed to open-source projects.
  • Experience with Docker and/or Linux Containers.

Perks of being at JWP, United Kingdom

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 Health Coverage for you and your family
  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Stock Options Purchase Program
  • New Employee Home Office Setup Stipend
  • Monthly Connectivity Stipend
  • Quarterly and Annual Team Events - because team building is important!
  • Professional Career Program and Career Development Opportunities
  • Bi-Annual Hack Weeks for those who are interested in using their coding knowledge
  • Fireside chats with individuals at JWP

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, and/or disability status.

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About the job

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May 26, 2024

Posted on

Mar 27, 2024

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Senior

Location requirements

Hiring timezones

United Kingdom +/- 0 hours

About JW Player

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JW Player is the New York-based company that pioneered video on the web and continues to innovate for the future. As creators of the world’s first open source video player in 2008, we powered the original YouTube and have since expanded to video hosting and streaming, advertising, and analytics for 1 billion monthly unique viewers in 200 countries. JW Player combines the fastest video delivery on the planet with cutting-edge intelligence, empowering publishers to tell highly impactful visual stories and successfully monetize their content.

Employee benefits

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Equity benefits

Stock Options Purchase Program

Disability insurance

Disability insurance so you don't have to worry.

Paid parental leave

Paid family leave for all parents to support you and your family.

Employee assistance program (EAP)

We offer an employee assistance program focused on mental health.

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JW Player

Company size

201-500

Founded in

2005

Chief executive officer

Dave Otten

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