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Sr IS Software Engineer

A global entertainment company known for innovative filmmaking, visual effects, and technology in the entertainment industry.
$82,000 - $110,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
8+ years of experience
Entertainment

Job Description

Lucasfilm's Information Systems team is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their innovative technology group in Vancouver. This role focuses on developing and maintaining crucial web applications that support Lucasfilm's production and marketing workflows. The position involves working with various technologies including Python, JavaScript, PHP, and cloud platforms to build robust solutions for both internal and public-facing applications. The team values collaboration, pragmatism, and customer-focused development, working in an environment where code quality and immediate impact are equally important. As part of the IS team, you'll contribute to systems that directly support global production companies, working alongside professionals who share a passion for both technical excellence and creative filmmaking. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work on projects that impact audiences worldwide. The position requires strong full-stack development skills, experience with various web technologies, and the ability to balance legacy system maintenance with future technological needs.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Sr IS Software Engineer

  • Engineer and maintain public facing websites including front-end development & backend infrastructure
  • Manage and deploy plugins and extensions in Wordpress environments
  • Engage with stakeholders to support, migrate & build interfaces for large scale external websites
  • Full stack development of globally used web based applications
  • Create and deploy virtual machines and AWS containers
  • Manage multiple web and database servers
  • Provide input on architecture of large websites and applications
  • Participate in code reviews and suggest improvements
  • Liaise with designers on UI/UX elements
  • Profile and optimize website performance

Requirements For Sr IS Software Engineer

Python
JavaScript
PHP
Linux
React
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical degree
  • 8+ years experience in professional software development
  • Python fluency (Python 2.6+, Python 3.3+)
  • JavaScript expertise
  • PHP fluency
  • Linux proficiency
  • Database/SQL experience
  • Full stack web development experience
  • Solid knowledge of HTML/HTML5
  • In depth knowledge of responsive CSS design
  • Wordpress theme and plugin development
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client-facing skills