STARZ is looking to build the next-generation video streaming platform for consumers on the WebTV platform, requiring the design and delivery of innovative user experiences for their consumer-facing streaming application.
Requirements
- Expertise in frameworks such as Angular, React, Next.js, and Node.js.
- Demonstrated experience in developing consumer-facing user interfaces and supporting UI components.
- Experience with video playback systems, particularly in managing DRM-protected content using DASH, Widevine, and PlayReady.
- Proficiency in DRM management, working with various codecs, integrating closed captions and familiarity with streaming protocols is highly valued.
- Solid understanding of cloud-based architectures (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
- Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Knowledge of the Microsoft developer stack (UWP, WPF) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Create best-in-class content discovery and video streaming experiences for STARZ subscribers across multiple streaming platforms.
- Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure products are of high quality and performance.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in STARZ web applications and related service APIs.
- Contribute to all aspects of the software development lifecycle: Architecture and design
- Object-oriented development
- Unit testing/test-driven development
- Integration testing
Other
- 5+ years of experience in enterprise or consumer software development
- Work collaboratively with members of the broader Digital Platforms team—including leadership, QA professionals, designers, business analysts, and software engineers—in an open, creative environment.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proven ability to diagnose, debug, and resolve issues effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (preferred)
