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A+E Networks · 8 hours ago

Engineering Manager, Media and Content Services (Remote)

New York, United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$144K/yr - $168K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manage a team that develops, enhances, and maintains the Content Management System (CMS) and Online Video Platform (OVP) based applications in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Optimize and extend A+E’s CMS functionality to meet the evolving needs of digital businesses

Optimize OVP features to ensure a premium video user experience; integrate encoding & streaming pipelines with the OVP

Integrate third-party systems into the CMS/OVP for seamless metadata workflows

Oversee OVP integrations with ad-serving platforms (display and video) - ensure proper ad display across web sites and apps

Provide technical leadership by proposing solutions to business challenges, including recommending architectural changes when necessary.

Identify areas for automation and scalability in the content production pipeline

Ensure that technical issues are resolved in a timely manner

Ensure timely project delivery, manage project timelines, proactively identify and mitigate risks

Ensure applications are maintained and updated with the latest frameworks and runtimes

Conduct regular code reviews to ensure code quality is maintained.

Stay up-to-date with industry trends in image & video technology, and content management, proactively recommend updates or improvements

Cultivate a high-performing team environment by fostering open communication, transparency, integrity, trust, and collaboration within the development team and across departments.

Work in close collaboration with CMS/OVP Product Manager, technology leadership and key stakeholders to define deliverables, allocate resources, and refine roadmaps

Work closely with consumer teams to implement best practices in CMS/OVP integrations

Measure team productivity using quantifiable metrics and suggest improvements and drive towards efficiencies.

Perform regular check ins with Individual Contributors and give day to day direction.

Qualification

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Node.jsJavaScriptTypeScriptPythonCI/CDAWSWordPressContentfulBitmovinCVPAkamaiFastly

Required

Extensive Development Experience: including a minimum of 7 years in application development, with technologies such as Node.js and programming languages like JavaScript, Typescript, Python and similar programming languages

Leadership and Collaboration experience including a minimum of 3 years of oversight of direct reports or as a technical development lead.

Proven ability to oversee projects and people, including the ability to influence and build relationships across teams, even without direct reporting authority.

CI/CD Proficiency: Deep understanding of the entire Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery pipeline, from code versioning and testing to deployment.

AWS Proficiency: Strong understanding of the AWS platform; AWS Solutions Architect or Developer certification is a plus.

Innovation Mindset: A curious and proactive approach to exploring new technologies and solutions that can improve processes and add value to the business.

Results-Oriented: A strong work ethic and a commitment to delivering results, with a 'get it done' attitude.

Preferred

Experience with CMS systems like Wordpress and Contentful is a plus

Experience with media encoding and streaming with systems like Bitmovin, CVP, Akamai and Fastly is a strong plus.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

401k matching

Company

A+E Networks

Glassdoor

3.8

A+E Networks® is a global content company comprised of some of the most popular and culturally relevant brands in media, including A&E®, Lifetime®, The HISTORY® Channel, LMN®, FYI,® and VICE TV®.

Founded in 1984

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees