Backend Developer

Position Overview

Autodesk's Entertainment & Media Solutions (EMS) division is dedicated to developing cutting-edge technology for movie production, supporting some of the world's largest budget films. We are seeking a Backend Developer to join our innovative and collaborative team. Reporting to our Senior Manager, Software Development, you will work on highly technical software projects that power major film productions. You're passionate about developing innovative technology and development best practices. You thrive on problem-solving and enjoy developing functional, robust, optimized, and scalable solutions in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Contribute to all aspects of software development, including architecture, design, estimation, development, testing, and release

Collaborate with product owners, software architects, and other developers to iteratively turn high-level requirements into product enhancements delivered incrementally

Ensure new code conforms to standards and meets feature specifications

Enhance engineering practices within the web development discipline in peer code reviews

Write and maintain automated tests to ensure that software is stable and reliable

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of experience as a backend developer using Java

Deep understanding and application of software design principles and patterns

Proven skills in improving code quality through testing (unit, component, and functional) and code reviews

Strong troubleshooting skills

Experience in designing and working with APIs & databases

Courage to actively speak up, collaborate, and contribute ideas in a global team environment

Experience leveraging AI / ML frameworks to build and integrate intelligent backend services, improving automation, scalability, and system performance

Preferred Qualifications

Frontend or full stack development experience is a plus (with Angular, React or JS)

Familiarity with DevOps concepts and with databases

Experience working with distributed cross-functional teams

Track record of developing high-profile SaaS applications

Experience leveraging AI / ML frameworks to build and integrate intelligent backend services, improving automation, scalability, and system performance

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About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

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When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $78,100 and $114,510. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

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