Position Details:
Job Description
Do you have a passion for media and entertainment, web development, and enjoy playing with cutting-edge technology? If so, you may want to consider joining our growing team of Front-End Web Developers on our Consumer Experience team; a division within Client Services. As a member of this team your development efforts will enable our clients (Disney, Redbox, Cineplex, to name a few) to impact hundreds of thousands of people around the globe.
CSG International’s Ascendon division is described as having a laid-back personality and startup culture all while having the backing of a large, successful enterprise. The Ascendon solution provides clients with the necessary tools to easily manage, market and monetize premium digital content to consumers. The solution, offered as a set of software services, allows top brands of all sizes create and manage new revenue streams; increasing return with every transaction. Ascendon sets itself apart from the competition by operating on the most popular devices and providing a set of enterprise-grade back-office tools.
This is a great opportunity for individuals having an interest in consultative services and improving/building upon web development skill sets.
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering (Telecommunications), Business (with concentration in Computing or Information Management) or related field or the equivalent work experience.
- 3-5 years of relative development experience working with JavaScript, HTML and CSS is required
- 3-5 years of experience working in a client-facing role
- Knowledge and ability to effectively use JavaScript frameworks (AngularJS, React, Backbone.JS, Vue.JS, Ember, jQuery etc.)
- Knowledge and ability to effectively use common CSS frameworks and methodologies such as Bootstrap, LESS or SASS
- Knowledge or experience with development support tools such as Node.JS, NPM, Gulp and Webpack
- Experience with automated unit and integration tests to support continuous delivery and with automated e2e tests (Cypress, Protractor and TestCafe)
- Exposure to Behavior Driven Development (BDD)/ Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD)
- Working knowledge of popular version control utilities such as Git or Subversion
- Experience working with RESTful APIs including data transmission formats such as JSON and XML
- Understanding and application of Agile principles and processes
- Proven ability to gather complex technical requirements and perform technical gap analyses
- Software implementation and/or upgrade experience preferred
- Proven independent learning and problem-solving skills
- Media and/or telecommunications industry experience a plus
Responsibilities:
- Customizes CSG Ascendon suite of HTML Storefront technologies to client specifications.
- Partners with project teams to define, gather and implement business requirements.
- Supports technical lead by developing and debugging issues.
- Applies development solutions to build out and deliver on client requirements.
- Provides expertise, customer advocacy and analysis through all phases of engagements.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Participates in SCRUM activities and standing meetings with clients or internal project teams.
- Develops and implements technical solutions per client specifications.
- Assists with solution identification and project estimation and planning activities
- Troubleshoots, analyzes, documents and escalates issues as necessary