.NET Software Developer

Job Description

Summary of Position

.Net (C#) developer to create, build and maintain highly scalable back-end systems. Primary focus will be on technical analysis, prototyping, coding and unit testing of distributed applications. Responsible for security, quality and performance of developed applications (mainly REST API services and AWS Lambda).

Responsibilities
• Create, build and maintain software solutions using a variety of modern technologies.

• Contribute to the design, architecture and final implementation of Starz's and Lionsgate's back end services

• Participate in code reviews with staff as necessary to ensure a high quality, performant product.

• Collaborate with the broader Digital Platforms team including the leadership team, quality assurance professionals, designers, business analysts and other software engineers in an open, creative environment.

• Be a subject matter expert for our client applications, backend services and business.

• Enthusiastically pursue additional training and understanding of new technologies that may be relevant to the Digital Platforms team.

Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or similar discipline

• 2+ years' experience in an enterprise or consumer software development environment

• Knowledge of .NET REST API framework and object-oriented programming

• Experience with distributed applications and Splunk

• Experience with AWS services ideally with Lambda and DynamoDB. As a minimum the candidate needs to have be a AWS Certified cloud practitioner

Nice to Haves
• Strong in SOLID principles of object-oriented design patterns and data structure

• Experience with micro-services and container-based applications

• Experience with micro-services

About the Company

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading global media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. In 2018, STARZ launched its international premium streaming platform STARZPLAY, now LIONSGATE+, to provide subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling. LIONSGATE+, coupled with the STARZPLAY ARABIA joint venture in MENA and Lionsgate Play in South and Southeast Asia, has a footprint that extends across the globe. STARZ and LIONSGATE+ are available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies around the world. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7,500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.

Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a ''best of global SVOD'' content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with US audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
Our Benefits
• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental

• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase

• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day

• 401(k) company matching

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$95,400 - $122,400

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Denver

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