Video Javascript Developer

Job Description

Division Overview:

The team at CBS.com is responsible for servicing CBS's premiere online content around the world. We're home to exclusive original shows (Stark Trek: Picard, Twilight Zone, Star Trek: Discovery, The Good Fight) via our streaming service: CBS All Access. We also help millions of viewers consume and enjoy television hits such as Big Bang Theory, Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Survivor, etc.

Role Details:

Become one of the core contributors that participate in the development of the platform for the video applications including but not limited to desktop, mobile web, Smart TVs. We're a team that values software that exemplifies simplicity of design, maintainability, extensibility, and foundational robustness. We are looking for a person who can work in a fast-paced environment that has a strong grasp of cutting edge languages and technologies.

Your Day-to-Day:
• Design, build and support high performance, scalable and innovative frontend components
• Develop and optimize high performance desktop. mobile web, Smart TV applications
• Partner with our central video engineering teams to build, integrate and deploy high performance video players
• Work with our internal and external partners to develop, debug and deploy applications
• Help build a culture of good engineering processes and practices
• Work closely with other engineers and product management teams to meet fixed deadlines
• Work in all phases of software development
• Additional other duties as assigned

Key Projects:
• Develop applications for desktop, mobile web, Smart TVs
• Design and develop feature tests for desktop, mobile web, Smart TV applications
• Work closely with central video engineering teams for high performance video streaming
• Work closely with partners to debug and deploy applications

QUALIFICATIONS:

What you bring to the team:

You have:
• 3+ years of experience with web application development
• BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
• Deep understanding of Object Oriented Programming and Design, data structures, and algorithms
• Deep understanding of web application development and best practices
• Solid JavaScript, CSS, Sass/LESS, HTML ability
• Solid knowledge of HTML DOM and Event APIs
• Solid knowledge of Gulp, NPM, Rollup and/or Webpack
• Proven ability to build custom solutions using Vanilla JavaScript without or with minimum reliance on 3rd party frameworks and libraries
• Effective communication skills

You might also have:
• Experience with Chromecast application development
• Working knowledge of Docker and CI tools

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzbx7r-18-219-112-111-42 in your application.