We are looking for Headend Engineer with Expertise in setting up CI, writing scripts using Javascript/ Python/Java/Ruby to join our Technical team.

Who has worked on Set Top Box (STB) /DTV/IPTV/MHP/OCAP/MHEG/OTT/iTV/ Interactive TV domain.
This is day one onsite opportunity with us for our office in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Experience:
6 8 years

Spec Knowledge:
Encoding & Transcoding for Multiple Devices and Platforms

Formats, Protocols, and Standards:
HEVC, 4K, HDR, MPEG-DASH, HLS, and more
Content Delivery, Networks, and Infrastructure, Content Protection & DRM
Virtualisation, and the Cloud Technologies (Cloud Computing etc)
Expertise in setting up CI, writing scripts using Javascript/ Python/Java/Ruby

Experience:
6-8 years' work experience in embedded software design/development
Good practical knowledge and experience with the embedded software development, integration, debugging, test, configuration and maintenance processes with multiple parties
Strong knowledge of embedded hardware systems, real-time & Linux operating systems
Strong knowledge networking technologies
Understanding of DVB and MPEG standards and specifications, interactive TV and STB architecture would be preferable
Knowledge of Broadcast Value chain components and their interactions with the STB software stack
SQLite an advantage
Understanding of Satellite Tx/Rx Technical Competencies (List the key technical competencies)
System/application architecture design and documentation
Integration of STB software components based upon OpenTV, MHP and/or Irdeto Middleware technologies would be preferable
Experience in MPEG and DVB standards, interactive TV and STB architecture would be preferable
Evidence of successful completion of a relevant software engineering internship programme

Day to Day activities:
Development of Tools or Scripts (using Python or C# or other language)to help the System Integration Activities
Installation and configuration of HE components like VOD Delivery System,etc.
Lab sever infrastructure maintenance and support to CFT's teams
Installation and configuration of Vmware servers/VM's
Installation and configuration of conditional access systems
Generating vendor component BOM, acceptance criteria specification & build sign requests
System and sub-system software integration of enterprise-wide decoder software solutions using internally created and/or off the shelf components
Identifying, developing and maintaining of tools to automate, improve & support the SI line function
Deployment planning and execution of plan
Defect triage, engineering validation, technical recommendations (incl. approach & focus) & lifecycle management

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