**BrightScript / Roku Engineer** **New York, NY** **Type:** Contract **Category:** Development **Industry:** Communications **Reference ID:** JN -122024-92095 **Date Posted:** 12/18/2024 **Shortcut:** http://careers.eliassen.com/QzVJWf + Description + Recommended Jobs **Description:** Location: **Hybrid- NY, Raleigh NC , LA or Seattle** Our clients Media Engineering team handles audio, video, and metadata content from ingest through publish - for normalization, processing, and packaging - supporting operator tools and automation for a scalable workflow. They build logic across players and back-end services to measure, control, and optimize playback across our stack. They are looking for hardworking team players to join the Media Engineering team – and will have experience working with BrightScript and the Roku App. Primarily, an engineer with enthusiasm for learning, knowledge sharing, programming, and video playback. A successful candidate must be capable of critical thinking, must demonstrate strong problem solving abilities, and must be open-minded. _Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance._ _Rate: $75 - $85 / hr. w2_ **Responsibilities:** + Support a major project, be responsible for assigned Jira Tickets, and develop code for all apps used on the Roku Platform. + Conduct two-week sprints, troubleshoot issues and errors, write code using BrightScript, and do some design work. + Attend daily stand-ups and effectively communicate the progress of assigned tickets. + Work within a strong organization of video experts and a world-class team of engineers + Work on a bleeding edge video player stack + Work in a highly collaborative team environment + Have an influence on the innovation of products used globally by millions **Experience Requirements:** Previous professional software development experience is required – primarily with JavaScript, and previous experience with BrightScript/Roku development is HIGHLY preferred, but not required. Knowledge of video, streaming, or playback in any capacity is a plus. • 5+ years professional experience - Playback related development within the Roku environment, which will be the main focus • Knowledge sharing and leveraging past experience will be required. • Collaboration with client application teams, services engineering, product, and QA teams. • Strong general programming skills, such as C#, Rust, JavaScript • Desire to be an individual contributor in a multi-developer, geographically diverse environment • Effective written and verbal communication skills The following tools are used, knowledge of these tools is beneficial, but not required. • Github • Jenkins • Confluence Wiki • JIRA • Slack _Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range._ _W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality._ _Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com._ _About Eliassen Group:_ _Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate._ _Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status._ _Don’t miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!_