AWS Developer

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.

Originally posted on Himalayas