Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for a Frontend Engineer – SDE I who is passionate about building user-friendly,
high-performance web applications. This role is ideal for early-career developers who want to grow
their skills while working on OTT video streaming platforms across web and smart TV
environments.
Responsibilities
• Assist in developing and maintaining OTT applications for Web and Smart TV platforms
• Implement UI components using React / Next.js
• Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs (REST / GraphQL)
• Consume and render CMS-driven content
• Help integrate video playback using existing player components
• Fix bugs, improve UI performance, and enhance user experience
• Write clean and maintainable code
• Collaborate with senior engineers, product, design, and QA teams
• Follow best practices for accessibility, SEO, performance, and security
• Participate in code reviews and team discussions
Requirements
• 0–2 years of experience in frontend or web development
• Strong fundamentals in JavaScript / TypeScript, HTML, CSS
• Experience with modern JS frameworks (React preferred)
• Understanding of async programming and API integration
• Familiarity with Git or similar version control systems
Good to Have
• Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP – preferred)
• Basic understanding of video streaming concepts
• Familiarity with web-based video players (VideoJS, Shaka – basic usage)
• Exposure to CMS platforms or content-driven applications
• Interest in OTT platforms or Smart TV UI development
Career Growth
An SDE I at ZEEL will learn from senior engineers, gradually take ownership of features, and grow
into an SDE II role by demonstrating technical competence and ownership.
Job Requirements
React / Next.js
JavaScript / TypeScript
HTML / CSS
API Integration (REST / GraphQL)
Web Performance & Debugging
Git
Basic OTT / Video / CMS exposure