Software Developer

As an artist-driven boutique studio, Folks has built a solid reputation in the industry. Through teamwork and creativity, we value detail-oriented design. From the very beginning, we have been passionate about capturing the imagination through high-end visual effects. The artists on our team have been making larger-than-life visual effects for film and television for 10 years, bringing their rich and diverse experience from Montreal, Toronto, Bogotá, Saguenay and now Mumbai.

This role requires a highly skilled professional with deep knowledge of software engineering practices, design patterns, and the application of SOLID principles. The ideal candidate should have experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and a strong commitment to best coding practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pipeline Development: Design, develop, and maintain software tools and systems for VFX production pipelines to streamline and automate workflows.
• Software Architecture: Architect robust and scalable solutions following the Clean Architecture and other modern software engineering practices.
• Design Patterns & Principles: Implement and advocate for design patterns and SOLID principles to ensure maintainability and scalability of the codebase.
• Code Best Practices: Champion best practices, including TDD, peer reviews, and clean coding standards.
• Collaboration & Mentoring: Work closely with other developers, technical directors, and artists to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior developers.
• Project Management (Optional): Assist in project planning, task prioritisation, and management to meet project deadlines and quality standards.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of systems, modules, and code structures for better team collaboration and project continuity.

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: minimum of 8 years of software development experience, preferably in a VFX or animation studio environment.
• Proven experience with Python and C++ development.
• Strong understanding of modern software design patterns, architecture principles, and SOLID principles.
• Expertise in Clean Architecture, CQRS, and other architectural styles.
• Proficiency in TDD and other testing methodologies.
• Familiarity with development tools such as Git, Docker, and Rez package management.

This role will be operational on mandatory shift basis/ rotational shifts.