Job Description
We are looking for talented and passionate front-end developers to join our professional services team to contribute to the design, development & implementation of next generation user interfaces for the pay TV industry on set-top-boxes and consumer devices.
At Vantiva we have an affinity for engineering principles and in this role you’ll have the opportunity to join an experienced team of software engineers working on building an existing complex application using the latest digital TV technologies and work on projects that could are used by in millions of customers’ homes on TVs, mobile devices, and desktops. In this role you will be required to design (visually and technically), develop, and implement features as requested by customers and partners. We are also in the process of updating our STB platforms to use newer web and embedded technologies and looking for candidates to help drive this migration though developing new features and revolutionizing existing module using modern JavaScript practices and new technologies.
Candidates will be able to solve difficult issues with minimal support and be comfortable working by themselves or as part of a small team. You will be expected to resolve technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation and be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures in React/JavaScript development.
While there are some shared lab environments, a large portion of the work will be able to be performed remotely. The team have built tools and supports to enable effective remote working strategies that will continue into the foreseeable future.
Must Have Skills
1. JavaScript – Experience developing and troubleshooting JavaScript, particularly single page applications .
2. Self-Starter – Proven ability to take ownership of demonstrable functionality from receiving requirements, development, unit test writing through implementation with a high attention to detail.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Really Nice to Have Skills
4. Agile – Experience as a member of an Agile development team; actively participating in ceremonies to refine requirements, demonstrate functionality, and provide process improvements.
5. User Experience – Knowledge of designing user interfaces and user experiences. Creating mock-ups/prototypes and implementing visual designs as code. Using CSS preprocessors such as SASS or LESS.
6. DevOps – Experience configuring and troubleshooting build and development environments and tools, including experience with Jenkins, Git, and Groovy, or similar tools.
7. JavaScript Framework – Experience designing, developing, and maintaining applications using a modern JavaScript framework such as React, Angular, etc.
Responsibilities
8. Design, code, test, debug, document, build, maintain, and modify computer programs of high complexity, significance, and risk.
9. Design and implement new features and bug-fixes.
10. Resolves technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.
11. Perform unit and end-to-end testing of application code as well as execution of implementation activities.
12. Ensure that expected application performance levels are achieved.
13. Work closely with our partners to develop integrated solutions for our customers.
14. Be involved in future product direction and development by collaborating with other members of the Vantiva engineering and management team.
Qualifications
15. Degree level qualification in Software Engineering or necessary relevant work experience
Additional Information
Vantiva IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Vantiva is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state or local law.
Our most important asset is our People
Vantiva’s success greatly relies on our people’s energy, motivation, and talent.
We are dedicated to cultivating a workforce that embraces and celebrates diversity as we believe our differences drive our creativity, and innovation.
We are proactive in supporting equality and maintaining an inclusive work environment, developing, and enhancing career opportunities for all.
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