AWS Developer

Job Title

This is a remote position. Job Requirements

1. AWS Media Services Expertise • Experience with AWS Media Services, including MediaLive, MediaConvert, MediaPackage, MediaTailor, and IVS. • Knowledge of adaptive bitrate streaming (ABR) technologies, such as HLS and DASH. • Familiarity with video processing and transcoding workflows in AWS, including input/output configurations in MediaConvert. • Experience in working with just-in-time packaging for video streams (e.g., MediaPackage). • Expertise in content delivery optimization using CloudFront and AWS Global Accelerator for video streaming.

2. Lambda and AWS SDK Proficiency • Proficiency in AWS Lambda for automating video workflows like transcoding, packaging, and streaming. • Strong experience writing Lambda functions in Node.js or Python for processing media files. • Ability to trigger Lambda functions based on events such as S3 file uploads or CloudWatch events. • Hands-on experience with AWS SDKs (e.g., AWS SDK for Node.js or Python Boto3) to interact with Media Services and other AWS resources.

3. Video and Media Processing Skills • In-depth knowledge of video formats and codecs (e.g., H.264, HEVC, VP9) and container formats (e.g., MP4, MKV). • Familiarity with Digital Rights Management (DRM) and secure video delivery, including DRM solutions in MediaTailor. • Experience in creating automated media transcoding workflows using MediaConvert and integrating it with other AWS services (S3, CloudWatch). • Ability to implement ad insertion workflows using MediaTailor for targeted advertisements.

4. S3 and CloudWatch Integration • Proficiency in AWS S3 for media file storage, and the ability to manage S3 events to trigger Lambda functions. • Experience using CloudWatch Logs and CloudWatch Events for monitoring and logging Lambda executions. • Ability to set up alarms and notifications for job failures or completion events related to media processing.

5. CI/CD and Automation • Experience with CI/CD pipelines to automate the deployment of Lambda functions using tools like AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, or GitLab CI. • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform for provisioning Lambda functions and Media Services resources.

6. Monitoring, Optimization, and Security • Experience in monitoring AWS Lambda performance, MediaConvert jobs, and stream quality using CloudWatch Metrics. • Ability to optimize AWS Lambda costs by improving execution time, memory usage, and efficient media workflows. • Knowledge of IAM roles and permissions required for secure access to AWS Media Services and S3 buckets.

7. Collaboration and Documentation • Strong communication skills for working with Solution Architects, DevOps engineers, and other team members to design and implement media workflows. • Ability to document Lambda functions, media processing workflows, and deployment processes for team knowledge sharing. • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in media workflows and Lambda executions efficiently.

8. Additional Skills (Preferred) • AWS certifications like AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect. • Familiarity with AWS Elemental Link for on-premise encoding integration. • Experience with AWS IVS for interactive live streaming solutions. • Proficiency in French or other languages as a plus for global client interactions.

Experience • 3-5 years of experience working with AWS Media Services and Lambda development. • Proven experience in building, automating, and managing video streaming and transcoding workflows in AWS.