Open position: Backend Developer

Join Our Development Team at UniqCast!

UniqCast is expanding, and we are excited to announce a new full-time opportunity within our Development Department: Backend Developer. We are looking for an experienced and dedicated engineer to join our growing team.

Additional details

• Location: Zagreb, Croatia
• Type of Work: Full-time, 5 days a week
• Employment Agreement: Permanent Employment Work Agreement 
• Work Type: Hybrid work model with the option to work remotely multiple days per week

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary based on the level of experience you will bring to the team with promotion and bonus schema
• Christmas bonus and vacation allowance
• A reward system based on the years working with us
• A three-month mentoring program as part of your onboarding schedule
• Access to education (books, seminars, conferences, and certification programs)
• Complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks, fruit, and snacks
• Up to 30 days of paid leave per year based on your experience and family obligations
• Access to team-building activities (team fitness challenges, running club, team-buildings, workshops, monthly office lunches, and more)
• Multisport card

Backend Developer job duties and responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain server-side components and services that power the Uniqcast platform
• Build and manage APIs that communicate between backend services and front-end applications (web, mobile, smart TVs,  STB, Chromecast).
• Ensure that backend systems are scalable, efficient, and highly available to handle a large number of concurrent users and video streams.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews
• Optimize database queries for performance and reliability, ensuring the platform can scale efficiently.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure the video streaming pipeline is optimized, including video transcoding, storage, and content delivery.
• Work on content delivery networks (CDNs) and ensure video content is delivered efficiently to users across different geographical regions
• Guide technical decision-making and drive innovation within the team
• Document backend services and APIs for internal use and future developers
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following industry best practices

Backend Developer job requirements and qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Proficiency in developing a high performance and scalable backend services
• Experience in Go Programming Language, Node.js and/or TypeScript.
• Experience in one or more of the Web Frameworks (Angular, Vue, React)
• Experience in developing a Microservices Architecture
• Experience in SQL and Redis Usage
• Experience with modern build tools and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

We expect the ideal Backend Developer candidates to be well acquainted with these technologies and have the capability to master new ones

• Advanced experience Node.js and Go build systems and dependency management
• Experience with Docker for containerizing service
• Version control systems (preferably Git)
• Testing frameworks for Node.js and Go applications
• Experience with developing and troubleshooting Microservices
• Knowledge of cloud-native patterns (load balancing, scaling)

Bonus qualifications

• Linux System Administration
• Bash and Perl scripting experience
• Experience with C/C++
• Experience with FFMPEG usage
• Understanding of video streaming technologies (e.g., HLS, DASH)
• Understanding of DRM Solutions for Video Streaming (Widevine, Fairplay, PlayReady)
• Prior experience with web technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript)
• High Proficiency with Web Frameworks (Angular, React, Vue)
• Experience in the OTT industry

And last but not least

• Opportunity to shape technical initiatives that impact millions of viewers across the globe
• Work with cutting-edge technologies
• Be a key player in a growing, successful company competing on a global level

Hiring process

1. Initial Interview: We will review all resumes, and if we find that you might be a good match for us, you will be invited to an initial interview. This interview is usually held via video call.
2. Technical Assessment: If you pass the initial Interview you will be sent a technical assignment with a three-day deadline.
3. In-depth Technical Interview and Assignment Solution Presentation: After delivering your solution, you will be invited to present it via video call.
4. Final Interview: Candidates who show the most potential will be invited to a final interview. In this interview, we will discuss your / our expectations, and we will assess the level of alignment with our organizational goals. This interview is typically done in person.
5. Job Offer: If all goes well, you will receive a written job offer. If you decide to accept our offer, we can begin the employment process.‍

Send your resume to jobs@uniqcast.com. Your resume can be written in Croatian or English.

‍We will be accepting resumes until March 7th, 2025.

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