Javascript with Agile Software Engineer - Central London

Jas Gujral; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Javascript and Agile Software Developer to join their dynamic team in Central London. In this role, you will be responsible for developing high-quality client-side applications while adhering to best practices in a vibrant and collaborative environment. You will have the opportunity to lead engineering initiatives, contribute to the evolution of streaming services, and mentor fellow developers. This is a fantastic chance to grow within a rapidly expanding organization that values a strong engineering culture and offers exciting challenges in software development.

Qualifications

• Proven ability in delivering customer-facing JavaScript applications.
• Experience in Agile software development environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver client-side aspects of the product.
• Mentor and support other developers with their daily tasks.

Skills

JavaScript

Agile Software Development

Object-Oriented Design

Design Patterns

Unit Testing (Jasmine)

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Javascript and Agile Software Developer – Central London

The client developer will be responsible for the development and delivery of all client-side aspects of our product, developing new features and launching new platforms.

A successful candidate will have a proven ability in delivering customer-facing JavaScript applications in an Agile software development environment and a passion for building a world-class product.

As part of the tech team, you will play a lead role in designing and building world-leading streaming services across web, mobile, and TV platforms, working on new feature releases and evolving the next phase of our application framework.

With a rapidly expanding company, growth within the team and opportunities to lead engineering initiatives are abundant. We seek individuals who want to help us build a strong engineering culture and a fun, vibrant workplace.

You will deliver high-quality, robust, and testable code adhering to internal engineering procedures, code conventions, and development methodologies.

Contribute to comprehensive documentation supporting the development and support lifecycles.

Work to continually improve software deployment processes to ensure iterative releases and rapid deployment of updates across all platforms.

Mentor and support other developers with their daily tasks.

Monitor system performance and resolve issues or failures in staging or production environments.

Must have experience with JavaScript (vanilla JS, prototypes, scoping, design patterns, memory profiling).

Track record of successful software delivery through all phases of development, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.

Working knowledge of object-oriented design, design patterns, and extreme programming.

Familiarity with build automation and continuous integration.

Ability to write unit tests using JavaScript in a common library such as Jasmine.

Additional skills that would be advantageous include:

• Node.js or other programming languages
• Cross-platform development, preferably on smart TV and consoles
• Development of high-profile digital video services
• Test-driven development
• Experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment

Location: Central London.

Please send your CV in Word format along with your salary expectations and availability for this urgent contract assignment.