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CTG is seeking to fill an **Open Source Developer** opening for our premier client.

**Location** : Bakersfield (Hybrid)

**Duration** : 12 months

Required skills:

+ Proficiency in Python, especially for real-time and socket-based applications.

+ Experience with GStreamer or similar multimedia frameworks.

+ Understanding of SIP, RTP, and G.711 codec behavior.

+ Familiarity with WebSocket protocols and streaming architectures.

+ Strong Linux systems knowledge and basic networking skills.

+ Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred).

+ Strong Python skills, particularly in real-time data processing and socket programming.

+ Familiarity with GStreamer, RTP, and G.711 codec handling is essential.

+ Must understand buffering, jitter, and latency management.

+ AI Integration: Experience with WebSocket communication and AI service interfacing (e.g., OpenAI) is beneficial.

Nice to have skills:

+ Experience with OpenTelemetry or similar observability frameworks.

+ Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

+ Prior work with AI/ML service integration (e.g., OpenAI APIs).

+ Knowledge of cybersecurity practices for media streaming and transport.

+ Familiarity with C/C++ for potential GStreamer core-level debugging or open-source contributions.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 annually. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com .

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.