Video Workflow Automation Engineer

Title: Video Workflow Automation Engineer

Location: Huntsville, Alabama (The position currently requires three days onsite and 2 days remote, with the possibility of transitioning to 100% onsite)

Contract: Long term

• Provide leadership in software engineering design and modification.
• Provide advanced software services on all aspects of equipment.
• Work directly on problems that are complex to analyze, plan, program, and operate.
• Confer with functional area experts and authorities to determine the software application requirements of the program.
• Analyze problems within the program; make recommendations based on input from the Government and other personnel.
• Responsible for the completion of assigned engineering projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.
• Leads a group of engineers, analyst, and/or technicians assigned for the duration of a project or may function as ongoing lead within a group associated with one of more technical areas. Supervise team of software engineers.
• Seeking a Video Workflow Automation Engineer in support of the AEGIS Enterprise Video Services team.
• This role is responsible software development, with a focus on creating efficient and scalable video workflows.
• This role will design, develop, and maintain code that automates various aspects of video distribution, streamlining processes and accelerating delivery times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Workflow Development: Design, develop, and maintain software solutions that automate video distribution workflows, including encoding, transcoding, packaging, and delivery.
• Automation: Implement automated processes to reduce manual intervention and streamline operations, such as background tasks, batch processing, and error handling.
• Optimization: Identify and implement performance optimizations to improve video delivery speed and efficiency.
• Integration: Integrate video workflows with existing systems and platforms, such as content management systems, delivery networks, and analytics tools.
• Problem-Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to video workflows and automation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other team members, including product managers, designers, and quality assurance engineers, to ensure successful project delivery.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience (OR) an AA/AS degree with 15 years of experience.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C .
• Experience with video encoding and transcoding technologies (e.g., FFmpeg, x264, H.265).
• Knowledge of video streaming protocols (e.g., HTTP Live Streaming, DASH).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-native technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with video delivery networks (CDNs) and their APIs.
• Knowledge of video analytics tools and metrics.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell).

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience (OR) an AA/AS degree with 15 years of experience.
• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in software development, with a focus on video workflows and automation.