Media Software Engineer (Back-end) (Temporary)

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*Work Locations:**With the exception of some select roles that have In-Office requirements, most temporary or third party payroll workers should expect to work remotely, unless otherwise discussed.*

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THE ROLE: Media Software Engineer (Back-end) Temporary

The Media Software Engineer designs and builds back-end software that powers A+E Global Media’s content supply chain across its portfolio of brands (A&E, Lifetime, History, etc.). This includes systems responsible for managing video, audio, and other related media assets as they move throughout the company’s internal and cloud-based content supply chains, including distribution to hundreds of the world’s top cable systems and streaming platforms.

This role will focus on media workflows, data transformation, and cloud-based infrastructure automation. We are looking for a strong back-end engineer who enjoys solving complex workflow problems and building reliable, scalable systems. Prior media experience is helpful but not required – curiosity, adaptability, and strong engineering fundamentals matter most.

MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Write, debug, and maintain software (primarily in Python), to enable back-end data processing, integrations, transformations, and automations for media workflows.
• Help design, develop, and deploy cloud-based media workflows using a variety of hosted and custom-built software solutions.
• Advocate for and uphold development best practices (like unit testing and code quality standards) in partnership with the team’s technical leadership.
• Help design and maintain development, QA, and production environments related to media processing.
• Create technical documentation for internal use and train operational and support teams as necessary on how our software tools work and how to troubleshoot.
• Serve as an escalation point for internal teams helping to resolve complex issues related to our software and tools.
• Mentor and enhance the skillset of other ...