React Developer

Description

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineering leadership to scope, design, build, test, and deploy high-quality Smart TV and web applications • Build performant, accessible, and maintainable React applications optimized for large-screen experiences • Deliver high-quality features, enhancements, bug fixes, and production releases • Optimize applications for low-memory, constrained CPU environments typical of Smart TVs • Implement remote-control navigation patterns and focus management for living room UX • Develop solutions using modern React patterns (hooks, functional components, state management, SSR/SSG) • Work with data-driven architectures and REST/GraphQL APIs to power dynamic content experiences • Implement performance optimization strategies including bundle splitting, lazy loading, and render optimization • Investigate and resolve runtime issues, crash reports, and production defects • Prototype new capabilities to validate technical approaches before full implementation • Maintain high test coverage through automated testing and QA collaboration • Document solution designs, architecture decisions, and implementation approaches • Apply modern development practices such as: AI-assisted coding and developer copilots, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps and observability, Kanban / Agile delivery, Automated testing, Design patterns and coding standards • Continuously improve team processes, tools, and engineering culture through feedback and collaboration. • Translate high-level or ambiguous product requirements into complete technical solutions • Deliver reliable releases with high quality and predictable timelines

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience developing CTV, Smart TV, or OTT applications • Current relevant experience developing for SmartTV, tvOS, Android TV, or OTT platforms using React Native • Familiarity with Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Vizio SmartCast, or other OTT platforms • Expertise in React principles such as virtual DOM, component lifecycle, component state, hooks, and props • Proficiency in TypeScript for application development • Proficiency in React Native tools and technologies such as Visual Studio Code, Jest, ESLint, and others • Firm knowledge and understanding of HTML, CSS, TypeScript/JavaScript, XML, and JSON • Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced product development environment, under agile project management methodologies • Experience with state management solutions (e.g., Zustand, Redux, React Context) • Comfortable with developer tools including Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Charles Proxy • Understanding of Smart TV platform constraints and UX patterns • Experience designing interfaces optimized for remote-control navigation • Experience developing responsive layouts for large-screen environments • Demonstrated problem-solving skills • Clear and thoughtful communication • Strong work ethic and cross collaboration skills.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision insurance • a 401(k) plan • paid time off • other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents

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