ESPN Digital Media
Software Engineer II
JOB ID: 146629
Job Responsibilities
[FONT=Verdana]ESPN is seeking a Software/Video Applications Engineer who will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, implementing and supporting new multimedia/video products for ESPN’s international markets. This position is part of the ESPN International Digital Media Product Development team in <?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 /><ST1:CITY w:st=“on”><ST1:PLACE w:st=“on”>New York City</ST1:PLACE></ST1:CITY>. The International Digital Media group is responsible for innovation, development and support of all broadband video, mobile applications and global online services internationally.<O:P></O:P>[/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana]This is an excellent opportunity for an avid sports fan with deep, hands-on technology expertise to conceptualize and build new multimedia/video related applications and products that extend ESPN’s worldwide brand recognition.<O:P></O:P>[/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana]The right candidate will have a demonstrable track record of successfully building and supporting high quality, innovative applications and products for a consumer-oriented company. The right candidate must have hands-on technical expertise and be a self-motivated, team player who can drive his/her own work while keeping an eye to the overall business objectives of the organization. This person must be able to work closely with internal and external technology experts including Flash Developers, Software Engineers and Technical Producers. [/FONT]
[FONT=Verdana]Responsibilities include:<O:P></O:P>[/FONT]
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[]<LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Lead engineering efforts for ESPN360 International Video projects and tasks<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Design, develop, test and implement new applications (Java-based) that are scalable to large, global audiences<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Develop new features and functionality for existing applications<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Develop APIs to support data retrieval in ESPN 360 international products<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Develop APIs to consolidate data from multiple sources for reporting <O:P></O:P>[/FONT]<LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Develop system to integrate partner uploaded video<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Develop system to allow affiliates to remotely administer IP lists <O:P></O:P>[/FONT]<LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Support the existing infrastructure and applications and assist in technical analysis/evaluation of new technologies<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Work closely with ESPN Digital Media Developers and Technical Producers to define long-term multimedia delivery platform to support international video products<O:P></O:P>[/FONT]
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[FONT=Verdana]Required Qualifications:<O:P></O:P>[/FONT]
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[]<LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]BA/BS in Computer Science, Engineering or related technical degree<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]2-4 years of work experience in a consumer-oriented media company or software development company<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]2-4 years experience with Java, C/C++, Javascript, PHP, Python and/or Perl, servlets and web applications<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Programming experience in Flash technologies and architecture, including Flash video (FLV)<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Programming experience in Actionscript 2 (AS3 ideal)<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Internet and network skills including HTML, XML/XSLT, HTTP<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Knowledge of <ST1:CITY w:st=“on”><ST1:PLACE w:st=“on”>AJAX</ST1:PLACE></ST1:CITY> technologies a plus<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Knowledge of server side programming a plus<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]3+ years in developing rich media client-server applications in Flash a plus<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Understanding of multi-tier web architectures, and OO design patterns and concepts<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Demonstrated ability to work on a diverse scope of software and database projects requiring detailed analysis, creative/practical problem solving, and sound judgment.<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Ability to operate effectively in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Must demonstrate solid organization/communication skills.<O:P></O:P>[/FONT] <LI class=MsoNormal style=“MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in”>[FONT=Verdana]Manage multiple projects within a short development cycle with moderate supervision<O:P></O:P>[/FONT]
[][FONT=Verdana]Passionate about sports and international sports!<O:P></O:P>[/FONT][/LIST]
