Elemental Technologies Inc.: Software Cloud Engineer III

Location: Portland, Oregon
URL: http://www.elementaltechnologies.com

Elemental Technologies is the leading provider of video processing solutions that enable multiscreen content delivery. We are actively seeking the best and brightest candidates to join our team.

The mission of this job is to help Elemental perfect the media experience by building cloud video processing technology on a fast-track schedule, and to collaborate effectively as a trusted member of a driven, innovative team.

As a software cloud engineer III, you will:

• Own the process of taking new technology through the entire development cycle - from inception, through QA, to delivery and approval by the customer
• Provide highly responsive technical assistance to the customer support team, translating customer requests into functional code
• Work closely with the entire team to complete release cycles
• Work directly with our partners on the implementation of new features

The successful implementation of this position requires, at a minimum:

• 5+ years of professional ! software development experience
• Developing cloud-based software on Amazon Web services (EC2, S3, CloudFront, etc)
• Expertise in Ruby on Rails or another web application framework
• Deep understanding of MySQL, Postgres or MS SQL
• Strong HTML, CSS and Javascript
• Prior experience developing high-performance, multi-threaded, system-level software
• Ability to travel domestically on occasion

Additional strengths include experience with:

• Audio and video codecs
• Open source video tools and APIs, such as FFMPEG or mediainfo
• Developing software for distributed or clustered systems

In addition to mastery of the requisite technical skills, we expect you to be:

• Self-directed: you take high-level descriptions, boil them down to a technical task list and then execute it, all with minimal oversight
• Team-oriented: you share information frequent! ly and effectively, and are willing and able to collaborate
• Flexible: rapid change, steep learning curves and tight deadlines are taken as challenges, not obstacles
• Innovative: you generate new and creative approaches to problems
• Ambitious: you come to work every day with the desire to learn and excel
• A comprehensive thinker: you see the big picture and at the same time, focus on the part. You understand the architecture and can project how adding a feature will affect the outcome
• Dedicated: of your own volition, you contribute above and beyond the strict requirements of the job because you want to see the team and company succeed
• Honest, with integrity: you don’t cut corners ethically. You earn trust and maintain confidences, do what is right (not just what is politically expedient) and speak plainly and truthfully

We offer a spirited, stimulating ! and performance-driven environment that requires you to bring your “A” game every day. In addition to working with world-class colleagues, benefits include:

• competitive salaries
• excellent health care plans
• matching 401k program
• incentive stock options
• a ZipCar allowance for personal use
• annual TriMet passes
• bike-friendly facilities
• a copious supply of fabulous food, both in the kitchen and at our weekly Lunch-and-Learns

Our headquarters are located in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon with easy access to all the amenities the central city has to offer. If you have a penchant for big dreams, the engine to get there and a passion for doing it the right way, you owe it to yourself to check out opportunities at Elemental.

Lastly, to keep our lawyers happy, we must include the following:

Physical Requirements: 

This job involves sitting at a desk in front of a compu! ter, using hands to handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms, talking, hearing, standing and walking. Other light physical activity will be required performing non-strenuous daily activities of a primarily administrative nature, including lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.

Disclaimer:

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.

To apply: Interested in applying? Please visit http://www.elementaltechnologies.com/company/careers/opportunities-at-elemental to submit your resume.

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