Software Developer (R50029927)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFOX Entertainment With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell's Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment's long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob's Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global. JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Duties:

Fox Cable Network Services, LLC seeks a Software Developer (Senior Frontend Engineer, Web), responsible for developing FOX entertainment websites. Use the latest technologies to bring FOX customers the best in live news, sports and entertainment on all their devices. Principle duties include: 1) Develop, test, launch and support web applications in collaboration with FOX partners on the product team. 2) Collaborate with other front-end and back-end engineers on the best technical solutions to new challenges. 3) Write performant, maintainable, testable code and automate as much testing as possible to ensure quality throughout the SDLC. 4) Lead and participate in rigorous code reviews across engineering squads. 5) Mentor new junior engineers on best practices in performance and security. Telecommuting permitted from any location in the U.S.

Job Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, plus five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate software engineering or related software development experience, including experience developing and supporting web applications; unit testing, performance testing, automation testing and E2E testing; and frontend experience in an agile environment supporting a high visibility/high traffic application.

*Specific skills: Also requires experience in the following: 1) Next.js, Node.js, React, Git and GitHub; 2) Software development languages such as TypeScript and JavaScript; 3) Utilizing and integrating SDK libraries and leveraging development tools; 4) Media playback and streaming technologies such as HLS and DASH; 5) Analytics tools such as Optimizely and Datadog; 6) Working with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality; and 7) Mentoring junior developers and contributing to team skill development

*Any level of experience in the specific skills is acceptable.

Telecommuting permitted from any location in the U.S.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $179,982.00-197,980.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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