Sr Engineer-Decoder UI Dev Lead

About the position

Purpose of the Position:

• Provide technical and team leadership to the UI development team with a strong focus on individual contribution responsibilities to develop the complex decoder UI stack comprising of multiple inhouse and vendor components while delivering on a holistic satellite operator solution.


• Collaborating with architects to design and deliver decoder features and solutions as per business requirements.


• Process improvement initiatives for integration of decoder and headend software components.


• Training, coaching, mentorship, succession planning, recognition and retention planning

Qualifications

• Eng Electronic/Electrical Engineering or B.Sc Information Technology (Computer Science)


• Post Graduate Degree advantageous.

Experience 

• Proven track record of 8+ years of experience in Java and JavaScipt based Software Stack Development, Tools and Technologies, working through the Design, Development, Testing, Release cycle and Software delivery.


• Solid experience in Java development for multiple platforms (Windows, Linux and embedded devices preferred)


• Strong experience in Core Java, Object Orientated principles, design patterns and multi-threading.


• Database Design and Management tools (SQLite, etc.).


• Understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Strong experience in modern frameworks such as LightningJS, React and Angular


• Leadership / Management experience in a senior development role


• Sufficient knowledge of Project Management


• Proficiency and hands on experience of SDLC Tools (IBM Jazz, Jira, HP Quality Centre) and CI/CD


• Strong Knowledge of various SDLC methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, DevOps etc.


• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross functional teams

Nice to have:

• Java 8+ Accreditation


• Understanding or development experience in Android TV.


• Experience in using GIT.


• Understanding of DVB (Digital Video Broadcast).


• Development Experience or understanding of staged event driven architecture (SEDA) practices.


• Development Experience or understanding application transactions using micro services.


• Development Experience using NoSQL.


• Development Experience in using RESTful web services and idempotency of web services.


• Understanding of RDK stack (Rapid Development Kit)

Desired Skills:

• Time Management
• Critical Thinking
• Spreadsheet software
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Active Listening
• Tax preparation software
• Accounting Software