Job Posting Title:Sr IS Software EngineerReq ID:10124713Job Description:This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.This role is a 1-year contract position with the possibility of extension.<h3>Position Summary</h3>We are looking for a Software Engineer who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent, production excellence, collaborative mindset and passion for great filmmaking that define Lucasfilm.As a Senior Software Engineer for Information Systems (InfoSys), you will work on robust cross platform applications that enable Lucasfilm and its subdivisions to efficiently create and distribute movies and TV shows. Web developers build new websites, support and enhance existing internet sites such as <a href="http://ilm.com" target="_blank">ILM.com</a>, <a href="http://lucasfilm.com" target="_blank">Lucasfilm.com</a> &amp; <a href="http://skysound.com" target="_blank">Skysound.com</a>, extend and develop the global company intranet and integrate 3rd party applications into existing software infrastructure.You will interact with a wide range of clients, learn new work flows, and come up with creative solutions to increase efficiency and productivity across all of Lucasfilm. The breadth of InfoSys applications ranges from deep integrations with 3rd party software to proprietary web applications built around Lucasfilm production and marketing workflows.<h3>Responsibilities:</h3><ul><li>Engineer and maintain public facing websites including front-end and backend development as well as AWS infrastructure, testing, caching, analytics, accessibility, security &amp; privacy requirements</li><li>Manage and deploy Wordpress plugins, themes and extensions; review, design &amp; support existing code all within Wordpress environments</li><li>Engage directly with key stakeholders to support, migrate &amp; build elegant, user-friendly interfaces for large scale external websites; offering customer training and documentation for editors</li><li>Full stack development of globally used new &amp; legacy web based applications</li><li>Create and deploy virtual machines and AWS containers. Manage infrastructure to ensure availability, functionality, and security</li><li>Provide input on architecture of public websites and applications; build stand alone modules and smaller web applications for use by clients across the organization</li><li>Ensure code is developed, deployed, documented, tested and maintained in keeping with IS guidelines for Gitlab repositories </li><li>Participate in code reviews, test new concepts and technologies, suggest improvements in technical direction &amp; effectively estimate requirements</li><li>Liaise with designers to decide on UI/UX elements (like graphics and navigation)</li><li>Profile and optimize website performance</li><li>Build sites that are mobile friendly, well tested &amp; engineered for responsiveness</li></ul><h3>Education / Experience:</h3><ul><li>Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related technical degree</li><li>8+ years experience in professional software development</li><li>3+ years developing and maintaining Wordpress applications</li></ul><h3>Required Skills:</h3><ul><li>PHP fluency</li><li>Wordpress theme and plugin development</li><li>Wordpress Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) experience</li><li>In depth knowledge of responsive CSS design</li><li>JavaScript expertise</li><li>Linux proficiency</li><li>Virtualization: Docker, Docker compose</li><li>Full stack web development experience</li><li>Database/SQL experience (MySQL/MariaDB required, PostgreSQL/Oracle would also be nice)</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client-facing skills</li><li>Ability to work at a production pace, using creative and innovative approaches to challenges</li></ul><h3>Preferred Skills / Competencies:</h3><ul><li>Web &amp; CMS frameworks: Wordpress, APEX </li><li>JavaScript libraries: Vue.js, jQuery</li><li>Web servers: Nginx, Apache</li><li>Cloud: AWS, Terraform</li><li>Analytics: Google, Matomo, AWStats, Adobe Analytics</li><li>Ecommerce: WooCommerce, Erply, Shopify, Salesforce</li><li>Python fluency (Python 3.7+)</li><li>Databases: MySQL/MariaDB, Oracle, Mongo DB </li><li>APIs: REST, GraphQL</li><li>Tools: Virtualenv, Buildout, py.test, Ansible, Selenium</li><li>Virtualization: VMWare, Docker</li><li>Solr</li><li>Digital Accessibility: A11y</li></ul><h3>About IS  </h3>Our Lucasfilm Information Systems team values support and earnestness, idealism and pragmatism, and focusing on the customer as much as the code. We have a no arrogance policy and want to hire awesome people to work in a great department. We value Scout Rule coding (leave the code cleaner than you found it) and finding the right tool for the right job. Were at a company that has used Python for nearly 25 years, and balancing legacy systems and future needs is a daily battle, but that is the nature of software—reading code is as important as writing it.Youll be part of a group that gets along well, whether its tackling a technical issue, collaborating with peers or being part of a global teams activities. We exist to support fast moving production companies, and you will work with the knowledge that whatever you’re doing will immediately impact people around the world.JoinILMThe hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$112,100 to C$150,200 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.Job Posting Segment:ILM VancouverJob Posting Primary Business:ILM VancouverPrimary Job Posting Category:Software EngineerEmployment Type:Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:Vancouver, BC, CanadaAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted:2025-06-24

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