
Senior Web Video Developer
TrueTandem
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: District of Columbia • Washington • United States
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Tech Stack
About the role
- Develop, test and release new web video experiences in a timely fashion.
- Demonstrate keen attention to detail and quality, reflecting our high standards.
- Be a strong team player who can rapidly and productively adapt to changing business and customer demands.
- Work with developers, designers, testers, and product managers to develop and refine new features consistent with our web video product roadmap.
- Learn and absorb new technologies and techniques quickly.
- Be innovative: contributing ideas and working with constituents to evaluate and propose approaches that balance speed-to-market with what’s needed to sustainably scale our services to an enormous audience.
- Maintain awareness of new technologies and industry developments that will affect either our users’ behavior or our ability to deliver value.
- Perform other essential tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6+ years of experience as a software engineer focusing on creating and supporting vertical and horizontal HTML 5 streaming web video player experiences.
- Deep understanding of web video performance and reliability:
- Startup time, rebuffering, bitrate switching
- Autoplay restrictions & browser policies
- Mobile vs desktop playback differences
- Error handling & fallback strategies
- Metrics & QoE tracking (e.g., startup time, stalls)
- Experience implementing web video advertising (pre-roll, mid-roll, post-roll ads)
- Expertise in the following areas:
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Responsive / Adaptive Web Design
- Web site accessibility, web site performance analysis and improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
- Familiarity with AI-driven software development
- Comfortable working in Linux environments.
- Experience with CDNs like Akamai or Fastly
- Have used source control (github/gitlab) to manage source code
- Experience with continuous integration tools such as Github Actions or Jenkins
- Strong debugging skills with the ability to work with peers to solve complex problems
- Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and procedures, with an emphasis on Agile methodologies (XP or Scrum).
- Able to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Able to solve critical issues & work well in time-critical situations, with occasional availability after hours for emergency troubleshooting
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
HTMLCSSJavaScriptweb video performanceresponsive designweb accessibilityvideo advertisingdebuggingAgile methodologiescontinuous integration
Soft Skills
attention to detailteam playeradaptabilityinnovationproblem-solvingcommunicationtime managementindependencecollaborationcritical thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science