Senior Backend Developer for Video on Demand and Live Streaming

Senior Backend Developer for Video on Demand and Live Streaming (GoLang) Contract 12 months OUTSIDE IR35 Remote (UK)

A leading video platform is seeking experienced Senior Backend Developers with expertise in GoLang to contribute to the VoD2Live project. This person must have experience working on Streaming or Video on Demand.

The role requires developing robust, high-performance backend services that integrate seamlessly with third-party services such as CDNs, DRM providers, and cloud platforms.

This position is ideal for candidates with strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of video streaming protocols and microservices architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop functional and high-performing backend services that meet the platform's requirements.

Write high-quality, well-documented, and maintainable code.

Integrate the platform with necessary third-party services (CDNs, DRM providers, etc.).

Ensure comprehensive documentation of systems and components.

Implement and maintain robust monitoring and alerting systems for production environments.

Required Skills & Experience:

Senior or Lead level experience in backend development.

Proficiency in GoLang (MUST-HAVE).

Experience with at least one additional backend language (VCL, Node.js, Python).

Strong understanding of video streaming protocols (HLS, MPEG-DASH).

Experience with DRM technologies (Widevine, PlayReady, FairPlay).

Expertise with CDNs (AWS CloudFront, Akamai, Fastly).

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Fastly).

Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.

Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL databases).

Proficiency with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).

Strong DevOps experience, including:

CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).

Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Monitoring & logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Experience working in Agile development environments.

Fluent written & spoken English.

Details of contract

Length: 12 months

Location: Remote (UK)

Rate: Negotiable based on experience

Inside/Outside: OUTSIDE IR35