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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
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
8+ years of experience
Entertainment

Description For Sr IS Software Engineer

Lucasfilm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Information Systems (InfoSys) team to develop and maintain robust cross-platform applications that support film and TV production workflows. This role combines creative problem-solving with technical expertise, working on everything from public-facing websites to internal tools.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and entertainment, developing solutions that directly impact how Lucasfilm creates and distributes movies and TV shows. You'll be responsible for both front-end and back-end development, working with modern technologies including Python, JavaScript, PHP, and various cloud services.

The role is based in Vancouver, BC, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring 2-3 days onsite. You'll be joining a collaborative team that values pragmatism, customer focus, and code quality. The IS team has a strong engineering culture with a "no arrogance" policy and emphasizes both maintaining legacy systems and implementing cutting-edge solutions.

Key responsibilities include managing public-facing websites, developing full-stack applications, working with cloud infrastructure, and ensuring high performance and security standards. The ideal candidate will bring 8+ years of professional software development experience, strong full-stack capabilities, and excellent communication skills.

The position offers competitive compensation (C$112,100 to C$150,200) and the opportunity to work on systems that impact global entertainment production. You'll be part of a supportive team that values both technical excellence and collaborative problem-solving, working on projects that directly influence worldwide content creation and distribution.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer who wants to combine technical expertise with creative industry impact, working on diverse projects that range from custom web applications to third-party integrations, all while supporting one of the world's most renowned entertainment companies.

Last updated 7 days 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
  • Work with designers on UI/UX elements
  • Profile and optimize website performance

Requirements For Sr IS Software Engineer

Python
JavaScript
PHP
Linux
React
Node.js
PostgreSQL
  • 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

Benefits For Sr IS Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
  • Full range of medical benefits
  • Financial benefits
  • Variable pay opportunities

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