Description
This role is a key delivery position responsible for the Technology & Media Delivery implementation of Entertainment Products & Services across LGs 12 EU countries.
Develop HTML-JavaScript based UIs on different devices such as next generation set top boxes, TVs and other devices. This includes applications such as video on demand, guide, widgets and portals. The work includes specification, design, implementation, testing and debugging. Closely working with the production, product, design and operations teams in order to develop and deploy applications.
Key Accountabilities
Designs and implement of Video Head End Architecture
Performs vendor selection, due diligence and research
Performs configurations and implementation of VIDEO HE environments
Perform integration of Media Playout/Media Streaming within the VIDEO HE to support VoD, Start Over, Re-Start and Network PVR functionalities
Supports capacity and planning modelling against requirements
Works independently on assigned components as component owner with all Video and Media delivery systems vendors
Write and manage test cases towards test/release management
Actively participate and coordinate tests to verify new platform/component functionality
Assist affiliates in setting up operational procedures to run/implement new functionality
Provides knowledge transfer
Provides handover documentation
Education & Qualifications:
- MSc degree level in a relevant area (network-, communications- or consumer electronics engineering
- Fluent spoken and written English
Knowledge & Experience:
- Some years of professional software development experience with Front End development and an emphasis on programming.
- JavaScript ECMAScript )
- Node.js (7), NPM
- REST
- HTML5/CSS3
- Competent JavaScript programmer who doesn't need to rely on libraries to accomplish innovative interactions.
- Practical knowledge of some frameworks and libraries like Backbone.js, Lodash/Underscore.js, ReactJS, LESS, SASS, Angular.js, etc.
- Well-versed in fundamental visual and UX design skills including responsive design.
- Excellent debugging and problem solving skills
- Strive to use web standards to build solutions using semantic mark-up and CSS.
- Understanding of major browsers and the special considerations for their quirks and performance limitations. This should include some experience with progressive enhancement for mobile browsers.
- Understanding of animation techniques. In-depth understanding of CSS3 animations.
- Familiarity with Server Side technologies and Back End frameworks
- Comfortable with version control software (Git, Gerrit)
- Familiar with issue/development tracking products like Atlassian Jira.
- Familiar with online documentation products like Confluence Wiki
- You will communicate confidently about technical issues even with non-technical colleagues.
- Self-motivated and proactive in the working environment. A proven ability to work with speed, decisiveness and accuracy to tight deadlines. A willingness work under pressure, while being able to move with changes in the underlying environment, whether these be business or technical.
- Good communication skills; good English.
Skills & Abilities:
- An interest in television, companion applications and social media.
- Automated testing techniques and tools - JavaScript unit testing, QUnit, headless testing (PhantomJS), etc
- Agile and lean methods. Scrum, Kanban, etc.
- Experience with processing and presenting big data sets like TV-guide and Video on demand catalogues
- At ease and effective in operating in an international working environment
ITHR Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. ITHR Group is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.