Senior Javascript Developer

Job Description

Senior JavaScript Developer (CNN+)

CNN invented cable news in 1980, defined online news in 1995 and is now taking the next step in expanding what news can be by launching CNN+. With an unrivaled global reach, storytelling, and world class talent, we are building CNN+, a streaming product that will grow the reach and scope of the CNN brand in a way that no one else is doing.

We are journalists, designers and technologists, all united by a powerful mission to inform, engage and empower the world. Join the most trusted and recognized name in news as we build our next chapter.

The Job

We are looking for a Senior JavaScript Developer with expertise in JavaScript/Typescript to be responsible for working with team leads and developers to produce client-side SDKs in the areas of video, authentication, and privacy. These SDKs will be incorporated into the end user applications from our brands like CNN, TNT, Cartoon Network, March Madness, and many more. Your role will be responsible for designing and developing new features, collaborating with the team in design sessions and participating in agile ceremonies and Gitflow process. The ideal candidate is expected to have a good mix of technical acumen and communication.

The Daily
• As more and more people watch their content on the web, on their phones, and many other devices, we have the need to provide them with the best video experience possible.
• This is an amazing opportunity for a developer, like yourself, to be a part of the design and delivery of the video player that will be the cornerstone of how our customers consume our content now and in the future. Our environment is unique.
• Our list of supported platforms continues to grow as more video-capable devices reach the marketplace. You'll be on the cutting edge of new devices and will help solve how we reach them as efficiently as possible.
• Agile is a way of life and you'll have the full support of our entire group to bring new and innovative ideas and methodologies to improve our products and processes.
• You'll sit side by side with both leadership and junior staff to iterate quickly to both launch new features and improve what we've already built.

The Essentials
• You've got 6+ years of experience as a software developer.
• Video experience is a requirement.
• You have in-depth experience with one or more of the following: React, React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript.
• Experience building JavaScript libraries.
• Experience with Node, Babel, NPM.
• Demonstrated ability to work with client-side SDKs with video, analytics, and authentication.
• A strong desire to learn new technologies. With the number of connected devices we support, you will have the opportunity to learn Swift, Kotlin, React Native. We want inquisitive engineers.
• You're well-rounded with experience on web and mobile technologies.
• You use your great communication skills and attention to detail to ensure the delivery of exceptional products.
• You believe in Scrum, iterating quickly, and turning ideas into deployable code.
• You're always thinking about ways to improve performance, squash old bugs, and just making anything we deliver better for our customers.

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