Director / Senior Director Of Digital Media Technology

This is a Full Time Job

A+E Networks is looking for a skilled technology leader with a proven track record of developing and launching high-quality products. This person serves as the technology lead for Subscription Video on Demand initiatives for A+E.

Responsibilities include:
• Partner with content/editorial teams to understand the requirements required to build world-class applications.
• Partner with other tech leads and senior engineers across multiple teams and orgs to gather system requirements, gut-check new feature proposals, and drive large system improvements.
• Provide the team the tools, confidence, and motivation to make decisions independently that lead to their personal and professional success.
• Responsible for the group's technical strategy and roadmap - creating success metrics in close collaboration with other Engineering and Product Managers.
• Experiment with new technologies, and conduct proof of concept which then is presented to tech peers and the CTO.
• Mentor the professional development of each Engineer by helping them build and execute personal development plans that map to our organizational goals. Aggressively recruit and hire talented Engineers.

YOUR STORY: [+BEHAVIORS] (what you need to have)
• 5+ years of technology experience in developing and supporting web and mobile apps and services.
• Experience leading teams of software developers that have built enterprise and consumer-grade digital apps.
• Hands-on experience in architecting apps and micro-services using industry-leading frameworks and design patterns.
• Strong knowledge of Javascript, React and Node.js technology stack. Typescript is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of software development and systems architecture.
• Working knowledge of services provided AWS and/or other public cloud providers
• Experience in Video Streaming, Advertising and Analytics integrations is a plus
• Experience with integrating 3rd party payment processors, CRM systems is a plus
• Experience with React Native or native app development is a plus
• Ability to work with product development teams that include product manager, designers, user experience professionals, developers, QA, and editorial/content production staff.
• Experience practicing contemporary software development methodologies: Agile, Scrum, XP, etc. with a clear focus on app security, performance & maintainability.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with experience of developing & instilling a culture of broad product ownership.
• Education - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience.

THAT SOMETHING EXTRA:\nIf you've read this far, you're likely a great fit for us…and maybe you're fluent in sign language, have studied the circus arts or are currently writing a screenplay. If you have a special skill or backstory that might directly or indirectly help you succeed in this role, we'd love to hear about it in your cover letter.