Connected TV Developer

Experience required:

• Experience in Connected TV (CTV) app development for platforms like Tizen, webOS, Fire TV, or Android TV.
• Hands-on experience in front-end development with JavaScript (ES6), React or React Native, and frameworks specific to CTV platforms.
• Solid hands on experience and latest knowledge of versions of Android TV, Samsung Tizen and LG WebOS.
• Hands on experience with CTV platform emilators and developers tools such as Tizen Studio, LG webOS TV SDK and Android TV Emulator
• Proven experience working with media streaming protocols like HLS and DASH.
• Familiarity with DRM technologies (e.g., Widevine, PlayReady).
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs for content streaming.
• Experience working with Git and contributing to an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Familiarity with video-on-demand (VOD) or OTT services is a plus.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices, automated testing, and modern deployment strategies.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering high-quality code.
• Experience of SOLID Principles and design patterns.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira is preferred

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of CTV platforms: Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, Fire TV, and Android TV.
• Proficient in JavaScript (ES6), React, HTML5, and CSS3, JavaScript, XML & JSON.
• Expertise in React principles such as virtual DOM, component lifecycle, component state, hooks, and props.
• Understanding of media streaming protocols (HLS, DASH) and DRM technologies.
• Knowledge of performance optimization for low-memory devices.
• Expertise in integrating with APIs and managing backend services for media delivery.
• Familiarity with video codecs and the ability to optimize apps for different screen resolutions.
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines and automated testing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on debugging and resolving platform-specific issues.
• Solid grasp of SOLID Principles & Design patterns.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of a project.