Les Films Sony Imageworks Quebec is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Kanien'keha:ka (Mohawk) people. We are committed to respecting traditional lands and working with communities toward reconciliation.
Les Films Sony Imageworks Québec Inc.
700 rue Saint-Hubert, bureau 400, Montréal, QC H2Y 0C1 Canada
Language in work environment - Excellent communication skills in French and English to deal with global business aspects
Company policy benefits: healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP, sick and vacation days, standard increases (if applicable).
Job Description
As a senior software engineer, you will be joining a group of talented programmers who develop the technologies needed to create solutions to meet Imageworks' creative team's artistic vision. Your technological know-how and ability to make informed decisions will advance our technical development.
As a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of web development principles and practices. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex web applications, contributing to architectural decisions, and mentoring junior developers.
Responsibilities:
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Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure web applications.
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Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
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Implement front-end and back-end solutions using appropriate technologies.
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Conduct thorough code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
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Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues.
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Stay updated on technological advancements and industry standards to define our best practices and share them with our studios.
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Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
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Design and implement robust and scalable database schemas.
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Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools.
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Ensure the application's performance, security, and accessibility.
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Mentor and guide associate developers, providing technical expertise and support.
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Communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide regular updates on project progress
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Monitor application performance and identify areas for optimization.
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Address and resolve technical debt.
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Keep up-to-date with the latest web development trends and technologies.
Qualifications:
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A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent.
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A minimum of five years of experience in an Infrastructure, Software, or related engineering position.
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Strong proficiency programming web backend using Python frameworks such as Django and/or FAST API.
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Experience with Production tracking software and Autodesk Flow/Shotgun, in particular the Python/REST API and event processing.
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Experience programming web frontend using modern JS frameworks such as Angular or React and CSS frameworks.
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Knowledge of other languages like Java is a plus.
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Experience with deployments using Docker, Apache/Nginx, and Kubernetes..
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Solid knowledge of RDBMS/SQL, Postgres.
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Ability to design and implement systems in complex pipelines.
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Excellent mentorship, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
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A highly innovative and collaborative spirit.
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Exceptional communication and strategic leadership abilities, complemented by a strong sense of empathy and diplomacy.
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The ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
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Effective cross-departmental communication: you can easily communicate with all disciplines and break down complex information for various audiences.
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A desire to share your knowledge in order to push the boundaries of technology and help others improve their skills.
We value unique perspectives and want diverse and unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.
*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.