Android Developer – ExoPlayer + AWS MediaTailor | Ad Insertion for Streaming App
📍 Remote (UK/EU)
⏳ 6 Months+
💼Up to €500 per day.
We're looking for a freelance Android Developer with ExoPlayer experience to join the Ads Team of a major streaming client. You'll be working on server-side ad insertion (SSAI) using AWS MediaTailor, helping deliver a seamless AVOD experience at scale.
🔧Day to day of the role:
* Implement and optimise ad insertion workflows using ExoPlayer + MediaTailor
* Collaborate with backend, ad tech, and video delivery teams
* Debug playback and ad stitching issues across Android devices
* Ensure smooth user experience during ad breaks in live & on-demand content
✅Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Strong Android dev skills in Kotlin/Java
* Hands-on experience with ExoPlayer in production
* Solid knowledge of SSAI, HLS, and SCTE-35 ad markers
* Experience integrating with AWS MediaTailor (or similar)
* Streaming industry experience (OTT / AVOD / FAST)
If you’re passionate about shaping the future of the streaming sector and have a track record of successful architectural design, we’d love to hear from you!
5V Video are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this job vacancy. We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position, up to €250 for you and an additional €250 to a charity of your choice, 5V Video are recognised talent solutions experts within Video and Broadcast Technology working across Europe, the UK and North America. Email applications to josh.seeley@weare5vvideo.com