Frontend Engineer – SDE I

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