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About the Role

As an SDE I - Video Backend Services, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of backend services that facilitate the delivery of video service and metadata to various clients. Building on your foundational experience, you will work on backend development tasks, including integrating backend services with external systems, supporting performance improvements, and troubleshooting technical issues. You will participate in developing features and collaborate with senior engineers to deliver scalable, reliable, and efficient services. This role requires a solid understanding of backend programming, database transactions, as well as the ability to work with guidance from senior team members and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. You will learn from experienced developers and grow your technical skills through hands-on project work. As a Level 1 developer, you are expected to take a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality code that meets the needs of the business and its customers.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, coding, testing, and deployment of scalable and reliable backend services and features that provide video services.
Contribute to AI-driven products using Cursor, MCPs, Vertex API.
Contribute to API design and backend development using REST, JSON, and Load balancers.
Write unit and integration tests and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and model deployment workflows.
Investigate and fix bugs, escalating complex issues as needed.
Work in Agile teams and contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and reviews.
Work on integrating various backend services with external systems, ensuring seamless communication and data flow.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, including those related to code bottlenecks, database performance, and service orchestration.
Assist in optimizing model performance and system latency across distributed environments.
Seek guidance from senior engineers, learn from code reviews and team practices, and develop your technical skills on the job.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including CPE developers, Mobile developers, Web developers, network engineers, and product managers, to align project goals and technical requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in backend development
Experience in one or more backend languages (Java, C, Go), including features such as multi-threading, concurrency, and asynchronous programming
Experience with Spring Application Framework, including Spring Boot
Experience in developing RESTful APIs, including handling authentication (e.g., OAuth), rate limiting, and error handling
Understanding microservices architecture, including how to design, build, and manage microservices in a distributed system
Working knowledge of SQL, including writing queries, and working with relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL). Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis) is a plus
Experience in Git, including resolving merge conflicts, using rebase, and managing codebases
Experience setting up and using CI/CD pipelines using tools like Bamboo, GitLab runners including automated testing, security scans, and deployment
Experience in writing automated tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end tests), using testing frameworks and tools (e.g., JUnit, Selenium)
Good debugging skills, including the use of debuggers, profilers, and log analyzers to diagnose and fix issues
Experience with VS Code, Cursor, Eclipse, or Spring Tools Suite
Experience with cloud environments (GCP/AWS/Azure) or virtual machines for development and testing
Familiarity with containers, including creating and managing containers for development and testing environments
Ability to brainstorm with others and contribute ideas in team discussions
Interest in learning about and applying appropriate technologies to solve problems
Ability to write clear workflow documents, emails, and presentations, and communicate technical concepts to team members
Ability to handle disagreements constructively and work toward team decisions
Ability to manage time effectively to complete assignments with guidance from the team
Ability to communicate priorities across teams and collaborate on decision-making
Ability to write secure, maintainable code with guidance, and learn to anticipate common production issues
Exposure to software design and architecture concepts, actively seeking feedback and applying it
Understanding of technical debt and willingness to help address it incrementally with team guidance
Interest in prototyping and proof-of-concept work to explore software designs with senior engineer support
Ability to use and customize existing monitoring tools while following team monitoring and response policies
Awareness of how technical decisions can affect cost and delivery, with guidance from senior engineers
Ability to communicate status updates and changes to stakeholders with support when needed
Willingness to share knowledge with teammates and learn from more experienced engineers
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
Do not provide visa sponsorship for employment.

Skills

Backend development
AI-driven products
Cursor
MCPs
Vertex API
API design
REST
JSON
Load balancers
Unit tests
Integration tests
CI/CD pipelines
Model deployment
Bug fixing
Agile methodologies
Sprint planning
Estimation
Sprint reviews
System integration
Performance optimization
Latency reduction
Distributed environments
Java
C
Go
Multi-threading
Concurrency
Asynchronous programming
Spring Application Framework
Spring Boot
RESTful APIs
OAuth
Rate limiting
Error handling
Microservices architecture
SQL
Relational databases
Oracle
MySQL
PostgreSQL
NoSQL databases
MongoDB
Cassandra
Redis
Git
Merge conflict resolution
Rebase
Codebase management
Bamboo
GitLab runners
Automated testing
Security scans
Deployment
Automated tests
End-to-end tests
JUnit
Selenium
Debugging
Profilers
Log analyzers
VS Code
Cursor
Eclipse
Spring Tools Suite
Cloud environments
GCP
AWS
Azure
Virtual machines
Containers
Software design
Software architecture
Technical debt management
Prototyping
Proof-of-concept work
Monitoring tools
Cost awareness
Delivery awareness
Stakeholder communication
Knowledge sharing

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Entry-level
1-2 years

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, related field, or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

$83,538.00 - $137,241.00 / year

About the Company

Optimum is a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity.
Connectivity is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.
A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected.
Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.
At Optimum, every action and interaction we take part in, is driven by our three Guiding Principles: Do What’s Right, Drive One Optimum, and Make It Happen.
These aren’t just words, they help us build trust, create real community, and embrace new ways of thinking.
Our employees are empowered to do the right thing for our customers and co-workers and to recognize and reward these behaviors when we see them.
It’s all part of the bigger picture of “Be The Difference” where each employee knows they have the power to enact real change, share new ideas, and understand that learning never stop.
All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company’s discretion based on business necessity.
The Company collects personal information about its applicants for employment that may include personal identifiers, professional or employment related information, photos, education information and/or protected classifications under federal and state law. This information is collected for employment purposes, including identification, work authorization, FCRA-compliant background screening, human resource administration and compliance with federal, state and local law.
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Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.