Senior Python Backend Software Engineer

Toronto, ON, CA, Canada

Job Description

ABOUT THE CLIENT


Founded 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


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

#WeAreParamount 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.


WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Interview process that respects people and their time Professional and open IT community Internal meet-ups and resources for knowledge sharing Time for recovery and relaxation Bright online and offline events Opportunity to become part of our internal volunteer community RESPONSIBILITIES


o Analyze Avid AXF exports and metadata requirements

o Configure and validate AXF Parser and Metadata Transformation Service

o Map source metadata to Mimir schema and validate transformed JSON

o Support ingestion testing and validation in Mimir and GCS

o Validate media object readiness and consistency across source systems Avid DIVA AWS S3

o Coordinate media transfer readiness check sums validations

o Conduct workflow testing in Mimir and verify migrated assets in GCS

o Prepare documentation and runbook for Media Operations

o Configure secure access to GCS buckets and migration pipelines

o Manage S3 to S3 transfer execution and monitoring

o Implement automation scripts for media migration logging and error handling

o Set up monitoring dashboards Cloud Monitoring Logging

o Ensure IAM roles APIs and bucket policies are applied correctly
SKILLS

AVID MAM (Avid Media Asset Management) experience is mandatory.

Strong practical experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Hands-on knowledge of AWS services, cloud deployment patterns, and cross-cloud integrations. Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, data transformation, or workflow integration. Demonstrated experience migrating workflows, preferably within media-related environments. Practical experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI. Ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and clearly document cloud-based and media workflows. Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in distributed teams.

Nice to Have


Experience with media workflows, broadcast systems, or video delivery platforms. Working knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Familiarity with cloud-based storage, CDN solutions, streaming technologies, or metadata management. Your personal recruiter

Marina Yakushenko

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3325839
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Toronto, ON, CA, Canada
  • Education
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