Senior UI Frontend Developer

TAPPP is building the next-generation digital platform by leveraging cell-based architecture to integrate technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Rules, Workflows, Microservices, FaaS (Function as a Service), Micro-frontends, and Micro apps to create a highly extensible and cutting-edge technology platform that brings together sports fans with broadcasters, sports teams, and sportsbooks to create a marketplace for all aspects of sports and we are available across platforms via the Web, Mobile, Roku, and Tablets.

Building out this brand presents significant product and engineering challenges. At the center of solving those challenges is the TAPPP Product Engineering team which is responsible for the TAPPP product end to end.

TAPPP is led by a very able leadership team drawn from Industry leaders from companies like ESPN, Amazon, Blackhawk, Kargocard, Visa, and many others.

Who are we looking for:

A coding enthusiast who loves writing elegant code and developing software systems.

As a Roku developer, you will be a part of the core product development team that is responsible for building high-performant components of the TAPPP platform.

Your responsibility:

• You will be responsible for designing, coding, reviewing, testing, and bug-fixing different modules of the software product that needs to work seamlessly across different environments.
• Write production-quality code in Brightscript / Scenegraph.
• Write unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability and general reliability.
• You will work in an Agile team, working on the TAPPP revolutionary platform. 
• Interface with other teams and/or third-party vendors to assist in the deployment of applications on Roku platforms.

Mandatory technical skills:

• At least 3 years of experience in developing apps for Roku devices.
• Strong knowledge of BrightScript, SceneGraph, and core scripting languages like JS.
• Experience with REST APIs interaction and a strong understanding of client-server architectures.
• Experience with Media Playback, streaming concepts, HLS, and manifests.

Other

Strong independent contributor.

Comfortable working in a start-up environment.

The position is based in Pune(India).

• Good understanding and experience of HTML / CSS / Javascript / Webpack / Bootstrap.
• Hands-on experience with ES6 / ES7 / ES8 features.
• Expertise with Web Services / REST APIs.
• Proficiency in Linux and deployment on Linux.
• Familiarity with Redux Thunk / Redux Saga will be an added advantage.
• Skillful experience in Node JS / Express / MongoDB will be a plus.
• Understanding of mobile cross-platform frameworks like React Native.
• Knowledge of AWS services like S3, EC2 would be valuable.

Why LiftOff? 

We at LiftOff specialize in product creation, for our main forte lies in helping Entrepreneurs realize their dream. We have helped businesses and entrepreneurs launch more than 70 plus products.

Many on the team are serial entrepreneurs and have had a history of successful exits.

• 5+ years of experience, working on frontend technologies
• Individual contributor - responsible for the design, coding, and unit testing
• Should have good working experience in React and React Native
• Should have a good understanding of state management in frontend/UI applications
• Proficiency in Javascript / ECMAScript 6+
• Creating custom, general-use modules, and components that extend the elements and modules of React
• Good knowledge of data structures, problem-solving / algorithms
• Knowledge of creating custom / reusable components
• Should know OOP Concepts

We are a group of passionate people driven by a set of core values. We strive to make every process transparent and have flexible work timings along with great startup culture and vibe. There are no job designations because its a flat hierarchy.

• Use markup languages like HTML to create user-friendly web pages
• Maintain and improve website
• Optimize applications for maximum speed
• Design mobile-based features
• Collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability
• Get feedback from, and build solutions for, users and customers
• Write functional requirement documents and guides
• Help back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting
• Ensure high quality graphic standards and brand consistency
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies

• Proven work experience as a Frontend developer
• Hands on experience with markup languages
• Experience with JavaScript, CSS and jQuery and Bootstrap framework
• Familiarity with browser testing and debugging
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)
• Understanding of layout aesthetics
• Knowledge of SEO principles and AMP is a plus
• An ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
• BSc degree in Computer Science or relevant field

Responsibilities

Ability to work on a cross-functional team within a very agile team, delivering on time and with high quality

Adjusts and defines new processes as they arise due to known and unknown customer/engineering requirements as it relates to frontend web development

Provides feedback on frontend architecture, code organization and CI/CD infrastructure for the team

Staying up to date with the best practices and future frontend development

Provides frontend leadership expertise and mentoring to other developers on not only the team, but the engineering organization as a whole

Takes pride in delivering ground breaking UI to web applications

Working closely with UX designers to turn their ideas into reality as it relates to creating visualizations for next generation cybersecurity

Qualifications

Proficient in developing large REACT Web Applications

Experience with Django applications

Proficient with TypeScript

Experience with Postgres or other relational database(s)

Experience developing REST APIs with authentication and scaling

Familiarity with some ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries

Cloud computing architectures (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Experience with Docker a plus

Mandatory experience: 8 + years

What you need to have:

Experience: 2 to 7 years

Responsibilities-

• Developing new user-facing features using React.js, HTML5, CSS3
• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
• Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code
• Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers

skills-

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
• Good understanding of HTML5, CSS3 concepts
• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
• Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux)
• Familiarity with newer specifications of EcmaScript
• Experience with data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js)
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.