Front End Engineer

Description

Who We Are

Blitz is a data-driven coaching tool for gamers. Combining computer vision, AI, and expert knowledge, we inform users with statistical insight about the current state of the game, personal progression and provide real-time analysis and scouting of enemy teams. Our core product (blitz.gg) supports popular competitive esports games: League of Legends, Valorant, TFT, Legends of Runeterra, CS:GO, and Fortnite. 

Overview

The Blitz Front End Engineering team is seeking an experienced Front End Engineer to support product feature development. This is an active, cross-functional role that will work closely with Product, Design, and Data to build features and applications. 

As a Front End Developer, you should be comfortable with front-end and coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. Ideally, you have experience with Ad Platforms and technology with a knack for visual design and utility.

Responsibilities

• Implement platform technology, APIs, automation tooling and modern ad tech
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Analytics, Ad Yield and Data Science
• Come up with ways we can improve site reliability, RPS, monitoring and alerting
• Have a seat at the table in critical decisions about software direction
• Deliver quality products every week, every sprint and every quarter

Required Experience:

• Deep experience with JavaScript
• Understanding of Source Control
• Prioritization of performant, reusable, scalable, high-quality code
• Fundamental appreciation for unit, behavioral and automated testing
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for all audiences
• Experience working as a part of an Agile team where velocity matters
• Experience as a measured, supportive, committed code reviewer
• Experience with continuous integration workflows

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Rest and GraphQL
• Experience with NodeJS, Express, React, Redux and Selenium/WebdriverIO
• Experience with programmatic header bidding (Pubmatic, DFP/GAM, A9)
• Experience with large-scale, highly available digital products
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Experience working in game development, esports, or a passion for playing online video games
• Interest in gaming and esports, particularly in League of Legends

Perks & Benefits

Competitive Market Pay, Unlimited Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Days & Holidays, 100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan, Wellness Activities, Happy Hours, Company Team Building Events, Flexible Work From Home Days.

Employment Type

Full-time