ShotGrid Flow Pipeline TD at LAIKA

General Summary
The ShotGrid/Flow Pipeline Technical Director (TD) will work closely with artists, Sr Engineers, and Technical Directors to design, develop, and deploy custom software tools that extend the use of our ShotGrid/Flow-based production tracking system. As a member of the Studio Pipeline team, this position will work directly with artists, coordinators, and managers in all production departments including Production Management, Puppet and Set Fabrication, Stage/Camera, Rapid Prototype, Story/Editorial, VFX, Marketing, and Media & Archive Services. In addition to working individually and with a sprint team, this position will play a key role in maintaining technical direction and standard practices.  

Job Functions 

• Extend and integrate the use of Autodesk ShotGrid/Flow and other database systems to meet production needs, including browser-hosted and desktop-native applications.
• Work both independently and cooperatively with Sr Engineers and Technical Directors to extend existing tools, develop new features, and design new applications.
• Work with non-technical end users to help define requirements for new tools and pipeline processes to solve production problems.
• Develop test plans and roll out new ShotGrid/Flow-based workflows and tools, and work with end users to improve the usability of these tools.
• Follow the processes and procedures of the software development life cycle, build and release system, documentation and testing standards used in Technology.
• Support existing tools via bug fixes and version updates.   
• Support applications through documentation, training, and handling questions.
• Support users on MacOS and Linux. 

Qualifications 

• 4+ years of experience developing custom tools and workflows with ShotGrid/Flow in an animation or VFX studio environment.
• Experience developing with one or more of these languages: Python, PyQt/PySide2, JavaScript.  
• Experience with ShotGrid/Flow’s Python and REST APIs, native UI, and automation strategies.
• Experience with SCM tools such as Git and GitLab.
• Experience with web-app technologies such as Django, Flask, React, Node.js.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience with relational databases, PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Visual Studio and Postman.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab runners, Jenkins, a plus.
• Experience with Cloud Services such AWS Lambda and Azure Function, a plus. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.  

Location 
On-site in Hillsboro, OR, and also eligible for remote work.

Salary 
Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.

Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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