Software Engineer – React

About WideOrbit:

Say hello to a Wider World. WideOrbit helps media companies do more business by making it easier to buy and sell advertising. We build the one software platform that ties everything together – TV, radio, and digital ad sales, from pitch to payment. Chances are if there’s an ad on your local TV or radio station, over-the-air or streaming, our technology helped put it there. Our customers include NBCUniversal, ABC/Disney, Fox, Paramount, AMC, TelevisaUnivision, Audacy, and many more industry leaders around the world. In February 2023, WideOrbit became a part of Lumine Group, a Canadian listed company which in turn is a part of the Constellation Software Inc. (CSI) ecosystem, a multi-billion dollar global public company. 

At WideOrbit, we make preserving our inclusive environment an ongoing priority, empowering team members to contribute at every level, in every function. We hire high-energy innovators who value diversity, unafraid to wield their passion and expertise to advocate for our customers and each other. At WideOrbit, you’ll make a difference and see your impact every day, while learning, growing, and enjoying what you do!

Job Description:

WideOrbit is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to join our team of talented engineers. In this position, you’ll play an important role in the design, development, and support of core features within our Fusion products. You’ll be instrumental in crafting solutions for large-scale applications used by major media clients, contributing to the progression of our advanced, scalable development and deployment infrastructure.

Here is what success will look like: 

• Craft visually appealing and interactive interfaces using ReactJS to enhance user experiences.
• Utilize your UI/UX expertise to innovate and refine user experiences.
• Uphold industry-best design and coding standards, including the development of robust unit tests and the creation of clear, adaptable, and maintainable code.
• Partner closely with development, product support, QA, and other WO Central teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, comprehensive software releases.
• Enhance current architecture and design to meet the growing demands for performance and scalability.
• Continuously expand your skill set, foster knowledge sharing within the team, and engage in collaborative efforts with development teams.
• Develop and integrate solutions, APIs, and components to seamlessly interface with other WideOrbit solutions and services.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation to support ongoing development and operational needs.

To thrive in this role, we’re looking for: 

• 3+ years of hands-on experience writing modern web apps in ES6 React/Redux.
• Robust UX and design sensibilities.
• Quick and enthusiastic learner, unafraid to explore innovative solutions.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment, approaching challenges with a problem solving, can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Genuine passion for technology, coupled with empathy for internal and external customers, and adeptness at managing competing priorities.
• Commitment to thoroughly unit test and troubleshooting of complex code, whether authored by yourself or others.
• Proficiency with Docker, Containerization and Serverless Technologies is a plus.
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Science, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Location:

This is a telecommute/remote position, with a preference for those located near our Birmingham, AL office. 

Pay Range:

$95,000 – $120,000

Compensation:

The compensation range listed, and general description of other compensation and benefits will apply to this position.  Various factors are considered to determine compensation ranges including market data, location, experience, qualifications, and skills. WideOrbit reserves the right to pay more or less than the salary and benefit information posted. 

Benefits & Perks:

Besides a great work environment with smart and friendly coworkers, access to leadership and knowledge about how your work impacts company success, here are some of our benefits and perks:

A competitive salary, health insurance, sabbatical leaves, great vacation package, work/life balance, life event benefits, casual work attire, stocked café, 401(k) match, and plenty of opportunities to grow! 

We are committed to treating all applicants fairly, WideOrbit is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. Additionally, we consider qualified applicants whose histories are impacted by our justice system, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.