Sr Software Engineer

Paramount

New York, NY

Full Time

Senior

about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

SportsLine is a subscription product from CBS Sports that offers premium picks from Vegas experts, advanced computer simulations and projections, and unique, compelling content. sportsline.com is part of CBS Interactive's portfolio of multi-platform brands, which includes premier Fantasy offerings, high school sports leader MaxPreps, 247Sports, Scout and CBS Interactive Advanced Media producing more than 130 official collegiate athletic sites. The role involves developing user-focused solutions for a sports-oriented digital platform, working within a cross-functional team, and enhancing the front-end experience using modern technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to build user-focused solutions.
Research and propose front-end technologies to enhance user experiences.
Identify and resolve UI issues and bugs, delivering intuitive and efficient solutions.
Participate in code reviews and deploy code daily to maintain high development velocity.
Develop responsive and performant web applications using Next.js, React, and Apollo Client for GraphQL APIs.
Mentor junior team members, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
Work with stakeholders to define and refine UI/UX requirements.
Adhere to and improve front-end development best practices.
Optimize user interfaces for speed, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
Contribute to front-end testing strategies and execution.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or equivalent professional experience.
5+ years of experience building intuitive systems using React and Next.js, with strong knowledge of JavaScript concepts like asynchronous programming, closures, types, and ES6.
Proficiency in HTML and CSS, including expertise in layout, specificity, cross-browser compatibility, and accessibility standards.
Experience with Apollo Client for consuming GraphQL APIs and optimizing front-end performance.
Strong ability to debug and troubleshoot front-end codebase issues.

Nice to Have

5+ years of experience with cloud technologies (AWS preferred) for front-end deployment or integration.
Experience building scalable web applications using Next.js and React.
Deep understanding of cross-browser behaviors and UI/UX optimization.
Experience with Node.js for server-side rendering in Next.js applications.
Passion for UI/UX with a strong sense of usability and design principles.
Experience with GraphQL APIs in a front-end context.
Familiarity with SQL or NoSQL databases for front-end data integration.
Knowledge of distributed caches (e.g., Redis) for optimizing front-end performance.

Qualifications

Educational background in computer science, engineering, information technology, or equivalent professional experience.

Working at Paramount

CBS Interactive and Paramount emphasize inclusion, equal opportunity, and diversity. They are committed to providing a supportive work environment, offering accommodations for individuals with disabilities, and fostering a culture of opportunity, access, and social impact initiatives.

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