Apps Developer, Production Operations
Netflix
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 9/8/2017 6:11:00 PM PST
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We want to empower the studio landscape, utilizing never-before-seen streamlined, cutting-edge technology. This empowerment comes with maximizing production efficiencies individually and as a whole to facilitate creation of the world's best streaming content. We're looking for an Apps Developer who embodies passion for change by infusing new technology into current and future studio workflows.
As part of Production Operations, the Apps Developer will work to find creative ways to link our studio and production technology together utilizing various third-party solutions. This person should come with a good understanding of Google Apps Script and/or JavaScript, G Suite, relational databases, SQL and be able to source and unpack SaaS solutions that specialize in integrations, data ingestion, and reporting. The work entails working with various studio employees to discover needs related to workforce efficiencies. He/she will be working to reduce redundancies throughout the production process by devising lightweight solutions for operational reporting, building prototypes via applets/widgets and finding plug-and-play solutions that work within our existing ecosystem.
This is a niche role that requires a hunger for ''tinkering'' with a blend of creative vision and solid execution. Production Operations is a hybrid team of production and technology intellect, working to build scalable operational solutions for the studio and our productions.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Build, test, deploy, train, educate and socialize developed solutions with stakeholders
Software Development
• Create employee-facing applets/widgets that optimize for a myriad of project-based workforce efficiencies
• Source third-party integration solutions to bring into our software ecosystem
• Build prototypes of lightweight applications for testing and experimentation
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand the software requirements
• Self-generate QA practices to enable automated and manual testing
• Work with teams across the organization to ensure a successful design and implementation
• Implement, test and operate software solutions which bridge the gap between our existing technology platforms and business needs
Reporting
• Write SQL queries for reporting; designing said reports
REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Comfortable with running lean and flexible amid an ever-changing and growing environment
• Strong ability to dive into the unknown and create clarity amid chaos
• Ability to self manage projects from requirement to production
• Good communication and cross-team collaboration
Software Development
• 4 years JavaScript and/or Google Apps Script experience
• Strong understanding of Google development and APIs
• SDLC
Reporting
• Strong knowledge of relational databases and SQL
• Extensive experience with data analysis and report generation
NICE TO HAVE
• Firm understanding of studio management and the script-to-screen process
• Experience with Google Data Studio and Google App Maker
EDUCATION
• Bachelor's or higher in computer science, computer engineering, or other technical discipline, or equivalent work experience, is preferred