Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology Disney Entertainment & ESPN Technology is seeking a Senior Front End Software Engineer to join our JavaScript browser-based devices team.
In this role, you will play a key part in rapidly implementing scalable and reliable media applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, and other web development technologies.
You will collaborate with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to build best-of-class streaming experiences on various devices.
This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior software engineers and contribute to the innovation and evolution of Disney's digital products.
If you have 5 years of experience in front end application development, proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, and a passion for driving excellence in user experience, we'd love to hear from you.
Rapidly prototype and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable media applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, and other web development technologies.
Work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineering leadership to build best-of-class streaming experiences.
Collaborate with other developers to build, review, and deliver modern media applications to various streaming-media devices.
Use data and experimentation to reinforce the value of new product functionality and continuously improve our applications.
Provide mentorship to junior software engineers Basic Qualifications: 5 years of experience in Front End application development with proficiency in writing optimized JavaScript and TypeScript.
Leadership, problem-solving skills, and a drive to learn and teach new technologies & solve novel problems.
Experience building browser-based applications using TypeScript, JavaScript, Preact/React and Redux.
A deep understanding of computer science fundamentals.
Experience developing sophisticated user interfaces in a large and organized codebase.
Bachelor's degree or better in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent job experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience with common development tools such as GitHub, Jenkins, Webpack, AWS, Confluence, JIRA.
Experience building applications backed by web-services is a plus.
Experience developing for Samsung, LG, or similar devices is also a plus.
Launched or worked on an international product.
Strong experience with Scrum methodology The position is available in Seattle, New York, and San Francisco with a competitive compensation package and a full range of benefits.