Javascript Developer

$135,200 - $156,000/Yr

Brooksource - Englewood, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Englewood, CO

251-500 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The JavaScript Developer position at Brooksource involves engaging in the development and enhancement of features within the Spectrum TV application on the Roku platform. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to ensure the successful deployment of applications, while also focusing on improving the consumer experience and resolving technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Engage in new and ongoing development of features/enhancements within the Spectrum TV application on the Roku platform
• Take part in development related to fixing new and existing bugs within the Spectrum TV application on the Roku platform
• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the consumer experience
• Analyze and resolve complex problems to ensure minimal disruption of critical applications
• Provide technical expertise in scripting languages with focus on front-end design and application performance on embedded systems
• Demonstrate ability to communicate with cross-functional teams from Development to System Operations
• Interface with other teams and/or third party vendors to assist in deployment of our client application on Roku platforms

Requirements

• Scripting language experience (BrightScript, Javascript, Python, etc.) or object-oriented language experience (C++)
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Solid understanding of best practices in web UX/UI design
• Possess a technical knowledge of client-side and API development
• Experience enabling performance monitoring and optimizations, multivariate testing, etc.
• Knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design, enterprise design patterns and SOA architecture helpful
• Knowledge consuming RESTful Services and JSON
• Experience working in an agile scrum and/or kanban development process
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high performance team environment
• Willingness to adapt to emerging technological changes
• Demonstrate a high standard of work ethics
• Ability to effectively communicate among team members and present information and respond to questions from group managers, clients and customers

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Roku development (Brightscript and RSG)
• Exposure and understanding of streaming technologies such as HLS and DASH
• Experience in using web proxy tools (Charles)
• Experience in the cable or tel industry
• Knowledge of IP video delivery technology
• Hands-on experience in architecture, design and performance optimization of applications on resource constrained devices (mobile, Chromecast, Samsung TV, Xbox, Vizio) is a plus.

Benefits

• Direct communication with the hiring manager, which allows for a clear understanding of the timeline and faster candidate movement through the interview process.
• Dedication to keep an open line of communication and provide full transparency.