Network Platform Engineer

Overview

On Site
$45-$75 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming
Backend development
QoS
Real-time
Streaming
Project development
Build automation
Quality control
TCP/IP
WAN
Routing
C#
Change management
Network security
Software development
Problem solving
Decision-making
Network
Workflow
Testing
Collaboration
Management
Data
LAN
UDP
Software development methodology
RTP
RTMP
HLS
MPEG
Dash Python
Policies
Scripting
Automation
Metrics
Dashboard
Video
Analytical skill
Debugging
Science
Innovation
Embedded systems
Recruiting
Law
Interviewing

Job Details

Job Description:
  • Responsible for developing and supporting real-time streaming media workflows, and workflow coordination layers for on-premise and network processing components
  • Partner with clients' project, development, and testing teams to collaborate and create services and standards
  • Implement infrastructure, tools, and applications to test and monitor critical operational workflows in real-time, including the building of tools to manage and troubleshoot live data streams
  • Build automation and quality control checks to alert operators of any ongoing issues with existing live streams
  • Support live streams and events, maintaining high quality throughout the pub/sub chain
  • Be able to work with flexible hours and work remotely at clients' locations

Skills:
tcp/ip, LAN, WAN, Network Security, IP routing, QoS, VXLAN, UDP, sdlc process, object-oriented programming, back end development, C#, RTP, RTMP, SRT, Zixi, RIST, HLS, MPEG-DASH
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
  • Robust programming skills and strong experience with Object-Oriented languages
  • Strong understanding of IP routing
  • Strong experience with network change-management control policies, and LAN and WAN troubleshooting skills and an understanding of network security best practices
  • Comfortable with QoS (Quality of Service) and VXLAN technologies
  • Strong experience with scripting languages and automation tools
  • Desirable experience in operation, metrics, dashboard, and alerting
  • Experience with video transport protocols such as RTP, RTMP, SRT, UDP, Zixi, RIST, HLS, MPEG-DASH
  • Comfort with the software development lifecycle and software-based tools and workflows
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving, debugging, and decision-making skills

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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