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Paramount Pictures

3d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Burbank

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years in Spring Boot, Java 17+, RESTful APIs, EDA, OpenAPI, JSON/XML, JUnit/Mockito, MySQL/PostgreSQL, with strong OOP knowledge and good communication skills.
  • You will build and enhance Java/Spring Boot services for live-event metadata, ensure reliability, apply observability best practices, and collaborate on scalable solutions across various media systems.

Requirements

  • Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
  • 3+ experience developing Spring Boot microservices in Java (prefer Java 17 or newer).
  • Background in helping with designing and implementing RESTful APIs, with an understanding of API contracts and integration patterns.
  • Hands-on experience integrating with external systems using REST and/or EDA.
  • Comfortable documenting and describing APIs using OpenAPI/Swagger specifications.
  • Experience working with data formats such as JSON and XML.
  • Experience writing automated unit tests for Java services using frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito, with attention to code coverage, readability, and maintainability.
  • Experience building and working with databases using MySQL or PostgreSQL.
  • Good written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Build and evolve Java/Spring Boot backend services for a live-event metadata platform backed by relational databases.
  • Deliver features with a reliability-first mindset, supported by metrics and production dashboards.
  • Write clear, debuggable code and tools that surface failures early and reveal system behavior.
  • Apply observability best practices with meaningful metrics, structured logs, and traces in microservices.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and cross-functional partners on scalable solutions.
  • Contribute through code reviews, design discussions, and shared engineering standards.
  • Content Management Platform: Support creation and distribution of live event metadata consumed by multiple downstream systems.
  • Live Channel Orchestration: Help build and maintain services coordinating live video streaming channels and pipelines across the full event lifecycle.
  • Media Asset Management: Contribute to systems handling ingest, organization, processing, and lifecycle management of media assets.
  • Consumer Metadata Services: Develop backend components responsible for delivering accurate, low-latency metadata to consumer-facing applications, with an emphasis on live content.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Software Engineer role at Paramount?

The primary focus of the Software Engineer role is to build, maintain, and scale high-traffic backend services for the live services platform, prioritizing reliability and performance in live-event metadata distribution.

What programming language is required for this position?

Java is the required programming language, specifically experience with Spring Boot microservices in Java version 17 or newer.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include building Java/Spring Boot backend services, ensuring reliability through metrics, writing debuggable code, applying observability best practices, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on scalable solutions.

What are the basic qualifications necessary for applicants?

Basic qualifications include a solid understanding of object-oriented programming, 3+ years of experience developing Spring Boot microservices, experience with RESTful APIs, integration with external systems, and familiarity with databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL.

Are there any bonus skills that would be beneficial for this role?

Yes, bonus skills include familiarity with cloud-based applications, containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, observability practices, and basic knowledge of NoSQL databases.

What is the salary range for this position?

The hiring salary range for this position is $110,000.00 - $145,000.00, depending on factors such as geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

What benefits does Paramount offer for this position?

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, a tuition assistance program, PTO, and eligibility for bonuses.

How does Paramount support diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Paramount is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, promoting inclusion in all aspects of the workplace, from programming to employee benefits and outreach initiatives.

Is there an opportunity for career development at Paramount?

Yes, there are opportunities for professional growth, including engaging in on-site and virtual events and building connections within the workplace and community.

How can individuals with disabilities request accommodations during the application process?

Individuals with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by emailing paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages related to accommodation requests will be returned.

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Paramount Pictures

We Are Paramount

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1971
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with the entertainment industry’s biggest filmmakers and brightest stars to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The iconic Paramount logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as Sunset Boulevard, The Godfather, Forrest Gump and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, and Mission: Impossible. Recent innovative break-out films such as Interstellar, Arrival, A Quiet Place and Rocketman have further elevated Paramount’s film legacy. On the small screen, Paramount Television Studios’ Defending Jacob, 13 Reasons Why, The Alienist: Angel of Darkness and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan have also been thrilling audiences. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount’s passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount is a subsidiary of ViacomCBS, which reaches 700 million global subscribers through MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and other media networks.

Benefits

  • Health

    Working here includes health and wellness programs, vision plans, childcare and more. Comprehensive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans for employees and their families, including domestic partners. Health saving and flexible spending accounts. A plethora of health and wellness programs for all fitness levels and lifestyles

  • Wealth

    Competitive 401(k) plan with a company match. Tuition Assistance. Financial Wellness Planning

  • Self

    Family-centered programs such as backup childcare and eldercare, adoption and family building assistance. Employee Assistance Program. Employee discounts and perks. Commuter program including a bicycle commuter reimbursement