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Sr IS Software Engineer

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries.
$138,900 - $186,200
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Entertainment

Description For Sr IS Software Engineer

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Information Systems (InfoSys) team. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the world's leading visual effects facility, contributing to the technology that powers movie and TV show production across ILM's global studios.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining robust cross-platform applications that enable efficient production workflows. The role involves full-stack development, working with both frontend and backend technologies to create solutions that enhance productivity across all of ILM's global studios.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full stack development of robust workflow-based applications
  • Building and supporting integrations with Oracle EBS and enterprise platforms
  • Architecting larger applications and developing standalone modules
  • Implementing user-friendly interfaces for new modules and applications
  • Ensuring code quality through documentation and maintenance
  • Writing UI and unit tests
  • Leading code reviews and mentoring other team members
  • Monitoring system health and reducing technical debt

Technical Requirements:

  • Strong expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and CSS/HTML
  • Proficiency in Vue.js or React
  • Python development with Django experience
  • SQL and GraphQL knowledge, particularly with PostgreSQL or Oracle
  • Linux and Docker expertise
  • Experience with web and proxy configuration (Nginx)
  • Familiarity with message queues (RabbitMQ) and AWS services

The position offers a competitive salary range of $138,900 to $186,200 per year, along with potential bonuses and long-term incentives. This is a hybrid role requiring 2-3 days onsite at the San Francisco office.

About the Team: The Lucasfilm Information Systems team values pride, earnestness, and customer focus. They maintain a "no arrogance" policy and emphasize both idealism and pragmatism in their approach. The team has a strong engineering culture, valuing source control, testing, and the principle of leaving code better than you found it.

This is an opportunity to work with a collaborative team that directly supports film production, knowing that your work will immediately impact creators at ILM's studios worldwide. The role offers a perfect blend of technical challenges and creative environment, making it ideal for engineers who are passionate about both technology and filmmaking.

Last updated 17 days ago

Responsibilities For Sr IS Software Engineer

  • Full stack development of robust workflow based applications
  • Build and support integrations with Oracle EBS and key 3rd party enterprise platforms
  • Provide input on architecture of larger applications
  • Implement elegant and user-friendly interfaces
  • Ensure code is developed, deployed, documented and maintained
  • Write UI and unit tests
  • Monitor use of existing systems and suggest improvements
  • Lead and participate in code reviews
  • Mentor others in development technologies, tools, and processes

Requirements For Sr IS Software Engineer

Python
JavaScript
TypeScript
PostgreSQL
Linux
Node.js
React
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical degree
  • 5+ years experience in professional software development
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client-facing skills
  • Full stack web development experience
  • Expertise in Javascript/Typescript
  • Expertise in CSS/HTML
  • Fluency in Vue.js or React
  • Fluency in Python required and familiarity with Django
  • Proficient in SQL and GraphQL, experience with PostgreSQL or Oracle
  • Proficient in Linux and Docker

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