Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Fandango as a Senior Front End Software Engineer and contribute to the development and improvement of high-profile eCommerce websites. You will collaborate with a team to design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software, ensuring high-quality user experiences. Responsibilities include building and releasing features, supporting build processes, performing code reviews, and troubleshooting production issues. The ideal candidate possesses a BS in Computer Science or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, including expertise in JavaScript, Node.js, and modern front-end frameworks. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to mentor team members and work in an agile environment. The role will transition to Versant upon its spin-off from NBCUniversal.

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field or equivalent practical experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of professional experience as a software engineer working in a front end or full-stack capacity
• A deep understanding of current web software design patterns and principles
• Expert level proficiency with JavaScript, Node.js, jQuery, HTML and CSS
• Experience with one or more modern front-end frameworks/libraries such as React/Redux, Angular, Vue.js, Polymer, etc
• Experience with Git and source code control management and branching strategies
• A solid understanding of key web development principles such as DOM hierarchy and manipulation, semantic markup, performance optimization strategies, accessibility, responsive vs. adaptive layouts, etc
• Working knowledge of common networking, infrastructure, and technical security fundamentals
• Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques
• Experience developing user-facing software, preferably at scale

Responsibilities

• Build and release features for high-profile eCommerce sites
• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software
• Support and maintain build processes and jobs
• Perform code reviews and collaborate with peers on software solutions
• Interact with Product Managers and Quality Engineers to deliver high quality, high profile software and user experiences
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (standups, retros, sprint planning, etc.)
• Troubleshoot and fix production issues as they occur, on call rotations
• Mentor team members with complex technical and design issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with test driven and behavioral driven development practices
• Experience working in an agile/Scrum environment
• Experience with the latest and greatest web standards, including HTML5,CSS3,Typescript
• Strong sense of web design and attention to the fundamentals of user experience
• Familiarity with the breadth of web development including protocols and web server optimization techniques
• Familiarity with front end workflow/build system and productivity tools such as Grunt, Gulp, Webpack, Next.js, etc
• Experience with analytics platforms, A/B testing frameworks and ad serving technology
• Experience with video content and video playback experience customization

Benefits

Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence