Front End Engineer

Blitz is seeking an experienced Front End Engineer to support product feature development. This role involves working closely with Product, Design, and Data to build features and applications. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with front-end coding languages, development frameworks, and third-party libraries, with a preference for experience in Ad Platforms and a knack for visual design and utility. Responsibilities include implementing platform technology, APIs, automation tooling, and modern ad tech; collaborating cross-functionally; improving site reliability; and contributing to critical software direction decisions. The role emphasizes delivering quality products and working within an Agile team.

Must Have

• Deep experience with JavaScript
• Understanding of Source Control
• Prioritization of performant, reusable, scalable code
• Appreciation for unit and automated testing
• Exceptional written and verbal communication
• Experience in an Agile team
• Experience as a code reviewer
• Experience with continuous integration workflows

Good to Have

• Experience with Rest and GraphQL
• Experience with NodeJS, Express, React, Redux
• Experience with programmatic header bidding
• Experience with large-scale digital products
• Experience in game development or esports
• Interest in gaming and esports

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

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