STAND 8 Technology Consulting · 22 hours ago
Backend Go Engineer
New York, NY
Contract
Hybrid
Mid Level
$73.33/hr - $83.33/hr
3+ years expSTAND 8 Technology Consulting provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States. They are seeking a Software Engineer with a strong foundation in Golang to design, build, and support scalable distributed systems, contributing to backend services for streaming and media workflows.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureIT Management
Responsibilities
Build, enhance, and support backend services using Golang for real-time and large-scale distributed systems
Develop and maintain cloud-based services and content delivery platforms using AWS
Support live events and linear streaming channels to ensure reliability and performance
Collaborate with Product Owners and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
Optimize video encoding, packaging, and delivery pipelines to ensure premium audio and video experiences
Continuously improve processes, tooling, and system performance through ongoing learning and optimization
Manage and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and services supporting streaming workflows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
3+ years' experience in software development and web technologies
Proficiency with languages such as GoLang, NodeJS, TypeScript, React etc
Technical experience with cloud-based technologies, specifically within architecture/infrastructure (AWS)
Experience in building real-time, large-scale, low-latency distributed systems
Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and large-scale deployment
Deep understanding of OO Design Principles and Patterns
Embrace open-source technologies
Understanding of containerization as it relates to Cloud (Kubernetes, Docker)
Key understanding of technology principles and work methods (Agile, Scrum, etc.)
Preferred
Experience working with digital video workflow and operations, and digital video technology development
Understanding of playback protocols such as DASH, CMAF/HLS
Knowledge with Server Side Ad insertion (SSAI), transcoding and packaging
Knowledge of OTT video delivery pipelines including basic networking concepts, source origination, video ingest & encoding, and packing including encryption and DRM
Benefits
Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
401(k) retirement savings plan
Paid-time-off options
Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow
Company
STAND 8 Technology Consulting
STAND 8 is a global technology consulting and staffing leader that helps businesses transform and scale through tailored IT solutions.
201-500 employees
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Quinn Fillmon
Founder and CEO
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