Senior Cloud Developer

Overview AMC Global Media is home to many of the greatest stories and characters in TV and film and the premier destination for passionate and engaged fan communities around the world. We create and curate celebrated series and films across distinct brands and make them available to audiences everywhere. Our portfolio includes streaming services such as AMC+, Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now, ALLBLK, HIDIVE; cable networks AMC, BBC America, Independent Film Company, Sundance TV, WeTV; and film distribution labels such as Independent Film Company Films and RLJE Films. The company also operates AMC Studios and AMC Global Media International, our international programming business. Responsibilities Cloud Architecture & Integration: design and deliver cloud-native, serverless, and event-driven services and integrations for media asset management, processing pipelines, and scalable business solutions using AWS Lambda, S3, MediaConvert, Batch, MQ, SQS, and SNS. Media Processing & Workflow Optimization: build and maintain reliable, high-performance systems for high-volume video workflows including ingest, metadata, transcoding, QA, delivery, video/audio analysis, format conversion, and automation using FFmpeg. Application Development & Modernization: lead technical discovery, solution design, estimation, and implementation across the SDLC; develop full-stack applications using PHP, SQL, JavaScript/jQuery, CSS, and HTML; modernize legacy systems via upgrades, refactoring, and performance improvements. AI, Technical Strategy & Leadership: evaluate emerging technologies, including AI/LLM integrations, and integrate large language and embedding models such as OpenAI and Amazon to support automation, business-facing queries, innovation, and long-term technical planning. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, etc. or equivalent work experience. 3+ years of relevant software development experience. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern delivery practices. Hands‑on experience with one or more languages/frameworks (e.g., PHP, JavaScript, Java, Python). Experience designing and developing in cloud architectures (AWS required; Azure a plus). Working knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL). Experience with asynchronous messaging and event-driven patterns (e.g., SQS/SNS/MQ, pub/sub). Media processing experience using tools such as FFmpeg; familiarity with AWS S3 and MediaConvert for proxy/transcode workflows. Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to propose pragmatic, elegant solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly organized with strong attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $140,000 - $155,000 commensurate with experience. AMC Global Media offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401(k) plan, wellness program, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid parental leave, and adoption services, subject to eligibility requirements. Employees are allowed to work from home one day per week. Equal Opportunity Employer The Company is committed to nondiscrimination in its employment and personnel practices. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, religion, alienage, citizenship, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic predisposition or carrier status, age, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr AMC Networks