Who we are
Are
you looking for a challenge that is going to provide you experience in
agile/scrum environments? Are you eager to work with frontend and
backend cutting edge technologies? Do you want to learn about the latest
technologies involved in the OTT video streaming ecosystem? Do you want
to work in an international environment? STARZ PLAY offers you all of
these challenges and more!
STARZ
PLAY is a subscription video on demand service headquartered in Dubai
and available in 19 countries in the MENA region. Our service streams
thousands of blockbuster Hollywood movies, TV shows, documentaries,
kids’ entertainment and dedicated Arabic content to subscribers in the
region. This is what makes us the fastest-growing SVOD service in the
region.
Job purpose
As a Senior Engineer,
you will be at the cutting edge of how media and technology interact.
Your primary role will be to contribute to delivering a superb user
experience by executing a product roadmap and maintaining highly
engaging and interactive applications for Android, iOS/TVOS, Web, Smart
TVs, game consoles, Chromecast and many more devices.
Success
in this position will require contributing in the design and
implementation of key parts of our frontend apps and backend
infrastructure guided by senior members of our engineering teams and
collaborating closely with the UX design and product management teams to
define innovative UI and functionalities.
Senior Full Stack Web Engineer Requirements
- You have deep basic knowledge of the architecture of
a web application (client-server, REST API basics, caching systems,
basic database knowledge...)
- Knowledge of memory management
- Basic knowledge of performance improvement techniques is a plus
- Basic knowledge of software design patterns is a must, you will have
to know when each one fits best in each scenario or problem plus
- Understanding of UI/UX, CSS related technologies (you are familiar with HTML5, CSS3, SASS/LESS, JavaScript, JSON/XML)
- You have good knowledge of Javascript language essential concepts (prototypes, variable scopes...)
- You are familiar with ES6 and future additions to the ECMAScript standard
- You are eager to learn about devices that run apps in mainly written in Javascript (Chromecast, Smart TVs, Playstation, Xbox One, Roku,...) and learn to adapt to their limited resources and support to web standards
- You have an understanding of particularities and specifics of server-side Javascript execution with Node.js
- Experience with client-side or backend side Javascript frameworks is always welcome (jQuery, Angular, Vue, React, Polymer, Express.js, Koa)
- Understanding and experience on web app bundling tools like Webpack, Browserify, Clojure
- Experience with testing tools like Jasmine, Mocha, Jest, Karma, Protractor is a plus
For all the candidates
- You are eager to learn/understand video related
technologies (over the top streaming protocols, CDN infrastructure,
online video platforms, etc)
- You are willing to earn experience in DRM protected technologies/players
- You are familiar with TDD approach
- You feel comfortable working in an international environment
- You are a team player and open to change with an amazing work ethic and fun and friendly attitude.
- Understanding and full control over the version control systems like GIT, SVN
- You have an analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and basic algorithm understanding
- You are a self-driven person who doesn’t need
someone else to continuously command what to do, you are able to see
what comes next based on existing roadmaps and agile methodologies
tools.
- Completing each feature flawlessly is a must for
you. You put attention to details and you cover the maximum scenarios in
each case.
- Basic debugging skills are a plus on web browsers and devices (mobile phones, TVs, game consoles...) will be needed.
- Unit/e2e testing is part of each new software development, indivisible from the rest.
- You are able to see the parts that must be abstracted from the software to make it more flexible and reusable.
- You are able to lead or mentor people to help to build an autonomous and productive team.
- Every piece of software you write is properly
documented in a way that is accessible and understandable for anyone
reaching your software.
We hire
great people for great jobs and we can’t do our new Senior Full Stack
Web Engineer vacancy justice on one page so please visit http://arabia.starzplay.com/ to find out about our story so far and discover where we’re going. We are also on LinkedIn if you want to learn more: https://www.linkedin.
Why work at STARZ PLAY?
At STARZ PLAY we look for BOLD, CREATIVE and INNOVATIVE individuals
that have a passion for technology. We offer a competitive compensation
package and an environment that is constantly evolving and exposing you
to new market trends and innovations while giving you a chance to
contribute to our exciting platform. If you are a problem solver and
visionary thinker then come join us at STARZ PLAY!