ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS

• Define and document software architectures for new systems, requirements and verification methodologies
• Perform exhaustive exploration of architectural implementations, understand the trade-offs and provide analysis among these
• Responsible for the specification of sub-blocks towards internal stakeholders and/or external partners
• Lead software design reviews and implementation meetings with external stakeholders
• Maintain project plans and run RFI/RFP processes
• Document design specifications, analysis, test plans, and verification reports
• Implement both manual and automated test procedures with an absolute focus on assuring the quality of software deliveries
• Build and maintain lab setups for testing and validation, work with external test labs when required.
• Collaborate with front-end and back-end engineers, providing technical guidance and support to ensure the reliability and performance of newly developed systems
• Work on maintaining skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning

• Work with team of developers to build multivendor system integration and automation tools using GitOps approach and CI/CD workflow

• Implement monitoring solutions for readiness and operational teams

• Provide support to operational teams for both onprem and cloud based systems

COMPETENCIES

• Strong experience in the area of STB and TV application development
• Good software development skills in C++, Rust, Go, or similar language
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps for managing software development lifecycle and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong experience in testing software applications running on embedded devices
• Experience with client-server architectures
• Experience of developing software for Linux targets
• Experience with Android and iOS development
• Experience with interfaces and protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, USB, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
• Familiarity with A/V streaming over networks
• Knowledge of DVB broadcast specifications
• Knowledge of cloud-native application design and deployment using microservices, Docker, Kubernetes
• Familiarity with databases, including data modeling and database design
• Understanding of authentication, authorization, and encryption techniques for securing applications and data
• Understanding of industry standard best practices for design, verification, test, and deployment
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating system issues

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• University degree in software engineering, information technology or electronic engineering

• At least 5 -8years of professional experience in leading software projects preferedly in the media sector

• Extensive experience in Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Software Testing, Debugging and Quality Assurance

• Good software development skills in C++, Rust, Go, or similar language

• In-depth knowledge of consumer electronics equipment embedded developments

• Knowledge of IP video technology standards and market trends for satellite broadcasting, Internet.

• Knowledge of cloud-native application design and deployment using microservices, Docker, Kubernetes

• Proficiency in Azure DevOps for managing software development lifecycle and CI/CD pipelines

• Sound understanding of the commercial environment SES is active in. Understand customer business needs, translate them to functional and technical requirements

• Excellent analytical skills, innovative mind, result orientation, abstraction skills, time management, problem solving

• Aspiration to innovate; Willingness to learn and develop

• Interest in both theoretical aspects and hands-on work

• Fluency in English any other language of the EMEA region is considered as an asset

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Willingness to travel

• Personal skills: good communication skills, positive team-spirit, coordination and priority setting facilities, flexibility and mobility

OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS

• Initial 6 to 12 months period spend in EU headquarters for fast ramp-up and onboarding into the team.

• From there, occasional travel required