Senior Web UI Developer (OTT)

About the Role:

This role will suit an independent, collaborative, and experienced Web UI Developer, with expertise in using build tools (e.g., Webpack, Grunt or Gulp), strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript, a background (or a keen interest) in the Video/OTT industry and, a natural eye for excellent UI/UX implementation using bootstrap or material UI.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality, reusable, and scalable code
• Provide guidance on implementation and design best practices to other developers
• Produce design artifacts i.e., class diagrams and sequence diagrams for libraries features or client solutions
• Implement product features, new features and enhance existing code
• Participate in Agile sprint planning sessions
• Help the Product Management team with high-level estimation and clarification of technical implementation of features
• Prepare software packages for deployment
• Generate product documentation for releases
• Mentor Junior developers throughout the SDLC

Required Experience:

• Exposure to software development using OTT technologies and 5+ years overall experience
• Designing and implementing enterprise grade software
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, and an understanding of browser development challenges
• Familiarity with browser API’s and libraries
• UI/UX implementation experience on Web browsers using bootstrap or material UI
• Experience in using build tools like Webpack or Grunt or Gulp or similar tools
• Understanding of code obfuscation & encryption techniques
• Understanding of multimedia content delivery protocols such as HLS, DASH
• Experience using media players on various browsers
• Understanding of distributed multi-tier infrastructure

Bonus Skills (but not a deal breaker):

• Shaka player/OTT video players
• ReactJS/Angular
• Tizen and LG WebOS
• Framework/library development
• Git, GitHub, and Git Flow
• UI/UX implementation on iOS
• Automated testing on Web Browsers

About Ovyo

Ovyo works globally with companies in the TV, Media & Networks industries including household content brands and operators. Our people provide consulting services to build the platforms, test the apps, and drive the programmes that shape the way the world watches video and connects. Our management team is in the UK, and we have technical, and operations teams based in India, South Africa, Europe, and the Americas.