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LR Engineer (ROKU & Chromecast)

  • DAZN
  • Hyderabad, India
  • 20/03/2024
Broadcast Engineering Engineering

Job Description

As a LR Engineer (ROKU & Chromecast) within DAZN's Technology & Product Engineering team, DAZN is seeking a talented, Roku Developer to join our team and contribute to the development of streaming applications for the Roku platform. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Roku development using Bright Script or has excellent knowledge about OOP using JavaScript, with a passion for creating high-quality, engaging streaming experiences for users. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative streaming solutions.

This role is full-time, based in our Hyderabad, India office, 5 days a week WFO.

Benefits include access to DAZN, 24 days’ leave, annual performance-related bonus, best in class medical insurance, learning and development resources, opportunity for flexible working, and access to our Dazn OTT app for free, internal speaker series and events. 

Requirement:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or 
  • equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience as a Roku Developer or Senior JavaScript Developer with excellent 
  • knowledge of OOP. 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain streaming applications for the Roku platform, ensuring compatibility with various Roku devices and screen sizes.
  • Implement user interface designs and user interactions using BrightScript programming  language.
  • Integrate streaming media content, including video-on-demand (VOD), live streaming, and interactive features, into Roku applications.
  • Optimize application performance for smooth playback, fast loading times, and efficient resource utilization.
  • Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve issues related to functionality, performance, and compatibility.
  • Stay updated on the latest Roku development tools, SDKs, and best practices, incorporating new features and improvements into development workflows.
  • Collaborate with backend developers to integrate Roku applications with server-side APIs and services, ensuring seamless data exchange and synchronization.
  • Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to resolve issues reported by users or internal stakeholders.
  • Document code, processes, and technical specifications to facilitate knowledge sharing and  ensure maintainability of Roku applications.
  • Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure code quality, project alignment, and continuous improvement.

Skillset:

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Bright Script, or JavaScript, with experience in 
  • OOP.
  • Familiarity with design patterns, user interface guidelines, and best practices for Roku application development.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to debug and troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with the capacity to work effectively in a team environment.
  • Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
  • Experience with video encoding, transcoding, and streaming server technologies is a plus.
  • Understanding of web technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and server-side development (e.g., Node.js) is beneficial.
At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. So, if you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be. 

As part of our team,you'll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We're doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We're using world-class technology to transform sports and revolutionise the industry and we're not going to stop. 
 
DAZN VALUES – THE ‘HOW’ IN WHAT WE DO:  
 
AMBITIOUS – people who want to make a big impact and drive DAZN forward. 
 
INVENTIVE – people with bright ideas who deliver great new experiences for our customers – and improvements for our business.  People who come up with better, simpler ways of doing things. 
 
PASSIONATE – people who are proud of our product, our content and our business – and love to shout about it.  People who love what they do and show commitment every day. 
 
BRAVE – people who take difficult decisions to help us focus on improving DAZN, our performance and our results. 
 
SUPPORTIVE – people who know that we achieve more as a team than as individuals.  People value inclusion and look out for each other, helping their colleagues enjoy their work and develop their careers.  People who consider others before making decisions. 

At DAZN, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity, where everyone can contribute and have their voices heard. This means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities. 

Everyone has the opportunity to make change and impact our DEI journey by joining our ERGs: Proud@DAZN, Women@DAZN, Disability@DAZN and ParentZone.
 
If you’d like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience.
 
Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can.
 
We look forward to hearing from you.