Cloud Media Engineer - SDVI/Rally
ABOUT THE CLIENTFounded in 2013, our client is a hugely popular, cutting-edge online streaming television company from California. This free broadcasting service provides millions of viewers with more than 100 exclusive live and original channels that users won’t find on local TV. The content is full of TV shows of all kinds, premium news, on-demand movies, cartoons, viral videos, sports, lifestyle and trending digital series. In a nutshell, there is literally everything you’d like to see on your screen – hand-picked by people who know and love the entertainment industry.More so, they offer a free app that runs seamlessly on multiple mobile, web and various connected TV streaming devices. Well-known online giants The Verge, Venture Beat, and Vibe declared our customer as ‘awesome’. So, we can say for sure that our client is redefining the future of television.PROJECT DETAILS! THIS IS A FULL-TIME , ONSITE ROLE BASED IN NEW YORK CITY, WITH TEAM COLLABORATION AND IN-OFFICE PRESENCE REQUIRED 5 DAYS PER WEEK.!Our client is led by a seasoned team of entrepreneurs, TV and technology executives, and top-of-class team members. $43M+ funding with investors like US Venture Partners, Sky, Chicago Ventures, Universal Music Group, United Talent Agency and Pritzker Group. Top app with millions of users across platforms like web, iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Vizio, Samsung, and more.One of the hottest startups in Los Angeles and one of the leading video platforms in the industry -often covered in NY Times, Forbes, Techcrunch, Variety, USA Today, CNN, Mashable and more!High energy culture. Passionate entrepreneurial team. Massive market. Employing the best of the best in the industry. We’re building the future of television.YOUR TEAM#We are 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! 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.RESPONSIBILITIESWorkflow Development: Author and maintain declarative supply chain definitions using Python and JSON to automate complex media processing.Platform Configuration: Set up and manage Rally Core components, including storage silos, notification providers, and Rally Gateway portals for operational staff.Automation & Scripting: Develop custom AWS Lambda functions to handle unique metadata transformations and Rest API integrations with MAM or CMS systems.Operational Support: Troubleshoot failed jobs within the Rally timeline, identifying root causes across code, cloud infrastructure, or source media essence.Performance Optimization: Use Rally Insights data to optimize resource utilization and reduce cloud infrastructure costs.SKILLSSDVI Proficiency: Hands-on experience configuring Rally Core, Gateway, and Access.Cloud Architecture: Strong proficiency with AWS services (S3, EC2, Lambda, IAM) for media-heavy workloads.Programming: Professional experience with Python and JSON for building scalable back-end components.Media Engineering: Deep knowledge of video codecs (ProRes, XAVC, HEVC), containers (MXF, MP4), and mastering packages like IMF.Problem Solving: Ability to identify and resolve complex technical bottlenecks in automated environments.Work model must be hybrid, with 3 days per week in the office.