Senior Engineer: Decoder UI Dev Lead at MultiChoice

Key Performance Objectives

Operational Delivery:

• Individual responsibility and contributions for delivering project requirements. 
• Architect, design, and develop scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Assist UI manager with formulation of the development line function strategy.
• Team budget planning, recons & purchase orders
• Lead integration strategies of different branches & dependency mapping activities for the various work packages.
• Responsible for knowledge transfer within the team (Presentations & documentation)
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating them into our development processes and solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.

People Management:

• Manage a team to ensure effective delivery of business unit objectives.
• Develop a high performing team by embedding formal performance development practices and informal coaching sessions to team members.
• Encourage frequent knowledge sharing between team members. 
• Interview and recruit new members of the team.
• Address poor performance of any team member through the formal performance improvement programs.

Qualifications

• B.Eng Electronic/Electrical Engineering or B.Sc Information Technology (Computer Science)
• Post Graduate Degree advantageous.

Experience

• Proven track record of 8+ years of experience in Java and JavaScipt based Software Stack Development, Tools and Technologies, working through the Design, Development, Testing, Release cycle and Software delivery. 
• Solid experience in Java development for multiple platforms (Windows, Linux and embedded devices preferred)
• Strong experience in Core Java, Object Orientated principles, design patterns and multi-threading.
• Database Design and Management tools (SQLite, etc.).
• Understanding of web technologies such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Strong experience in modern frameworks such as LightningJS, React and Angular preferred.
• Leadership / Management experience in a senior development role
• Sufficient knowledge of Project Management
• Proficiency and hands on experience of SDLC Tools (IBM Jazz, Jira, HP Quality Centre) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong Knowledge of various SDLC methodologies like Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, DevOps etc.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross functional teams.

Nice to Have:  

• Java 8+ Accreditation
• Understanding or development experience in Android TV.
• Experience in using GIT.
• Understanding of DVB (Digital Video Broadcast).
• Development Experience or understanding of staged event driven architecture (SEDA) practices.
• Development Experience or understanding application transactions using micro services.
• Development Experience using NoSQL.
• Development Experience in using RESTful web services and idempotency of web services.
• Understanding of RDK stack (Rapid Development Kit)