Senior Software Developer - Automation
Double Negative7 months ago
Bengaluru, IndiaSenior
Responsibilities
- Gather automation requirements from artist supervisors and Production Technology teams and translate them into architectural and feature specifications.
- Collaborate with the software architect on the design and specification of the Automation framework.
- Lead implementation of the event-based automation framework and allocate tasks to more junior developers.
- Provide sprint-based progress updates and coordinate with remote teams across time zones.
- Resolve bug reports and escalated support requests efficiently.
- Write software documentation and create or update troubleshooting playbooks.
- Communicate development plans and complex technical information to developers, artists, and the wider business.
Requirements
- 5+ years of non-intern professional software development experience.
- Programming experience in Python and knowledge of the Qt framework.
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, design patterns, data modelling, and schema design.
- Knowledge of coding standards, version control, automated testing, and CI/CD practices.
- Ability to design and develop sophisticated application interfaces with a strong user experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent subject, or equivalent work experience.
- Preferred experience with Tractor or OpenCue, event-driven frameworks, RabbitMQ, C++ or Go, Linux, and VFX, feature animation, or games environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
About Double Negative
Double Negative (DNEG) provides visual effects, feature animation, stereo conversion, and production technology services to film, television, streaming, and immersive-content studios. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in London’s Fitzrovia, it is privately held under parent company Prime Focus World. The studio is known for work on major releases and has received multiple Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects.