Description
UI Developer/Architect for apps and devices - Amsterdam
You will join a team that is responsible for customer facing video related UI's on different devices and applications for TV app stores. The CPE UI architect is the link between the product team/requirements and the developers and will participate in development. The UI architect will spend approx. 50% of his/her time on JavaScript Development and 50% on UI architecture.
Key Accountabilities;
*Define & design UI components/Applications for CPE
*Align technical solutions with E2E architecture
*Document technical solutions
*Attend and provide input in backlog refinement sessions
*Provide impact assessment on requirements
*Discuss requirement details and alternative solutions with product team
*Evaluate new technologies/products
*Execute proof of concepts (POC)
*Provide input to vendor/technology selection
*Monitor new development related to Front End in the market
*Take the lead in defining process for build, unit testing, coding guidelines & code review
*Monitor if the ongoing developments are in-line with the defined architecture.
*Take the lead in aligning the defined architecture with the developers
*Participate in development
Preferred education/qualifications:
*MSc degree level in computer science/software development
*Fluent spoken and written English - ideally other European languages
Hard skills & Experience:
*Experience with different programming languages: HTML4/5, (Vanilla) Javascript (optional C/C++)
*Experience with UI development in the cable, satellite or telco industry
*Experienced in UI animation and graphic programming technologies (eg DFB, OpenGL, WebGL, EFL)
*Experience with version control software (eg Git, Gerrit)
*Experience with working in an international and distributed team environment
*Comfortable working in an agile scrum environment, issue tracking Atlassian Jira, Wiki
*Understanding of content protection (DRM), streaming protocols, network capabilities, web security
*Familiar with Set top Box platforms covering (eg DVB, streaming video, CAS, DRM, ) = big plus
*Familiar with STB Middleware technology; RDK, CI+, Hbbtv, IPTV, Video Back Office systems and TV-Apps.
*Familiar with Audio and Video coding/decoding technologies
*Familiar with Linux, Nginx, Node.js
Soft Skills & Abilities:
*Effective written, verbal and presentation & communication skills
*Takes responsibility & feels accountable for own and team actions
*Is a strong team player
*Is confident and a credible influencer, able to command respect
*Is self-disciplined
*Continuously study and explores latest mobile development technologies
*Must be able to work under pressure and be prepared to work outside normal working hours when necessary
*Ability to bring clarity to ambiguous situations and to act decisively
*Has a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach to problem solving
*Ability to be supportive, consultative and collaborative and to work effectively across national boundaries
*A technical aptitude to understand product features and functions
*Self-motivated with the ability to continually self-monitor & develop
*Self-motivated and proactive in the working environment; proven ability to work with speed and accuracy to deadlines is essential
*At ease and effective in operating in an international working environment
*Has a systematic, disciplined, and analytical approach