TV Javascript Engineer

Rakuten TV is a leading streaming platform, available in 42 countries of Europe, which offers premium Hollywood and local content across various types of access : Transactional Video-on-demand (ie buy or rent movies), AVOD (advertising-based on-demand content) or FAST (linear free TV channels with ads). Rakuten TV forms part of Rakuten Group one of the worlds’ leading internet services companies, offering a wide variety of services for consumers and businesses, with a focus on e-commerce, fintech and digital content.If Video on Demand, cutting-edge technology, and exceptional Front-end engineering fuel your ambition, then Rakuten TV is calling. We're searching for a skilled Front-end Engineer with deep experience in developing advanced HTML5 Smart TV applications.Become a vital part of a highly motivated and talented team, shaping the future of entertainment in the thriving VOD sector, nestled in the heart of dynamic Barcelona.Our Rakuten mission : Contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship. By providing high-quality services that help our users and partners grow, we aim to advance and enrich society.The positionYou will be part of the end-to-end lifecycle of features, from concept to deployment and maintenanceYou will be part of an experienced team of developers, QA engineers, designers, and product ownersYour code will be executed by millions of customers every monthYou will need to build and optimize UIs for TV applications.What we expect from you5+ years of relevant experience as a JavaScript developer with React in a TV environmentExperience with monorepo (pnpm)Experience creating and maintaining reusable UI libraries (Storybook)Experience with focus navigation systems on TVsExperience integrating a design system from Figma to the codebaseExperience publishing packages using npm registryExperience publishing and managing TV applications (Samsung Seller Office, LG Store, Google Play...)Experience with the HTML5 video player and other players (hls.js, Shaka Player, and / or Dash Player)Experience with Video Ad Serving Template (VAST)Mastering rendering performance on low-performant devices like TVs and set-top boxesExperience working with a dynamic product that requires changes almost every dayStrong knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern frontend toolingExperience working with Scrum and Agile methodologiesBelieves in a very good testing strategyYou are comfortable researching new technologies and / or looking for the optimal solutionWork with backend engineers, product managers, and UX designers to deliver polished featuresParticipate in and assist with setting the long-term direction, roadmaps, and standards for the web app.StackReactReduxNext.jsWebpackTypeScriptJest, Cypress, SuitestSmart TVs (Samsung Tizen, LG WebOS, Hisense, Philips...)AWS CloudFront, AWS S3We’d love to hire someone who isCommunicative and social – We’re a friendly bunch and great communication is the key to our successDedicated to continual improvement – We want someone who is eager to pick up new skills and willing to try new thingsCollaborative and helpful – We go much further when we help each other improve whenever and however we canProblem solver at heart – We have loads of interesting challenges in our problem-space which require some creative thinking!Some good reasons to apply : Join a leading global tech company.Flexible work : hybrid model, flexible hours and Friday afternoon off!Fast-track your career in a high-growth environment.Interesting training resources & free language classes.Enjoy a great work atmosphere, team activities & offsites.Modern, sustainable offices near Barcelona beach. Wellbeing focused.Access wellbeing & mental health platforms.Free coffee, juice & lunch allowance in the office.Work with a diverse team of 24+ nationalities!Flexible Remuneration : medical insurance or extra funds for meals / commuting / childcare.Access to Urban Sports!Rakuten Shugi principles : Rakuten Group has an unswerving commitment to building an egalitarian society by empowering individuals and companies to be successful in business and in life. We expect “Rakutenians” to model these 5 “Shugi” Principles of Success : Always improve, always advance. With enough determination and effort, you can achieve anything.Be passionately professional. Be determined to be the best.Hypothesize - Practice - Validate - Shikumika. Success in business depends on making and executing concrete specific action plans.Maximize Customer Satisfaction. The greatest satisfaction in a service industry is to see our customers smile.Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! Always be conscious of time. Take charge, set clear goals, and engage yourself and your team.Our D&I mission : Rakuten’s corporate mission is to “contribute to society by creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship.” We foster a culture that provides equal opportunities to those who share this founding philosophy and take on the challenge to transform society, regardless gender, age, sexual orientation, race, religion, culture, nationality, disability, or any other status. Diversity is one of Rakuten's core strategies and a driving force for innovation. To continue to provide innovative services, we strive to respect the uniqueness and values of every one of our Rakutenians, located all around the world, and to create environments where they are able to demonstrate their full potential.When a candidate applies for a position in a Rakuten Group Company, Candidates consent to the use and sharing of their information in accordance with the terms of the Rakuten Recruiting Privacy Policy. Please read the privacy Policy carefully before submitting your application on.Beware of fraudulent job offers claiming to be from Rakuten. Rakuten does not send unsolicited job offers or request money during the recruitment process. Learn more : https : / / rakutenemploymentalert.com /