Android Developer

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 [email protected]