Senior React.js Developer

Sportbuff is looking for a React.js Developer to join us on our journey of changing the live sports experience for 1bn sports fans. We are a highly focused team, building a fantastic product using lean product approach - and a lot of user testing and data!  The RoleWe are looking for a great JavaScript/Typescript developer who is proficient with React.js. Your primary focus will be on developing our WebSDK and Twitch Extension. You will be working on adding new features to the product as well as fixing any bugs. Key Responsibilities

• Developing new features for our web SDK and Twitch Extension
• Improve responsiveness and address any bugs
• Collaborate with the team to define, design, and ship new features
• Stay up-to-date on emerging frontend technologies

Minimum Requirements

• 3+ years experience as a React.js Developer
• 3+ years experience in JavasScript/Typescript
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
• Solid experience using/consuming REST APIs
• Experience implementing testing platforms and unit tests
• Appreciation for clean and well documented code
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
• Excellent English communication skills with the ability to contribute to architectural discussions
• Competent with revision control systems (Git)

Bonus Points

• Experience developing Twitch Extensions
• Experience with Agile development 
• Experience working with live sports data feeds and APIs (OPTA, Sportradar, etc)
• A background in startups
• Being a fan of live sports and watching sports

What we are using

• React.js
• TypeScript
• Jest
• SASS
• Webpack
• Github (Github actions) 

What can you expect from us

• Working directly with some of the greatest sports brands in the world
• Work in an exciting fast paced tech start up environment
• Working with sports and esports!
• You have direct access to senior team members (CEO, CTO, VPs etc)
• A hugely passionate team who will support you all along the way
• Working with some of the latest technology creating a new experience for the public
• A fantastic learning experience, with long term potential from being one of the first hires in what will become a significant team and product
• Being part of something very special as we change the way sports fans engage with content
• At Sport Buff, you are a key person of the team and company, and you will actually own some of the company you are building (with the employee equity scheme). Being part of this business at this stage gives you power to shape the business for the future, not just the product but the culture and team too.

Please only apply if you are based within +/- 3 hours GMT