AWS Developer

Job Posting

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.