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Senior Software Engineer (Front end)
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Summary

Location

Dublin

Type

full-time

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About this role

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.


What you'll do

You will be part of a cross functional product team challenged with revolutionising Viasats Partner Experience’s and Field Operations across our business segments.


The day-to-day

Crafting engaging user experiences, using AI and our platform to build user journeys that simplify our business processes, improve quality, and support usability for various personas.    

 

You'll participate in our team meetings and agile ceremonies. This is a hands on software engineering role.


What you'll need

  • A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field or equivalent practical hands on experience 
  • Extensive professional experience in a related job using an Agile software lifecycle including TDD, pair programming, short release cycles 
  • Experience working in a collaborative team environment  
  • Self Starter 

What will help you on the job

Key Skills 

  • Experience developing applications using React Native combined with TypeScript (required)   
  • Experience with Test Automation with JEST 
  • Experience building web or mobile applications using modern JavaScript (ES6+) 
  • Experience with native build processes including deploying apps to App/Play Store. 
  • Experience integrating with GraphQL and RESTful JSON API’s 
  • Background in developing Native mobile apps (important to have some experience)   
  • Experience delivering mobile applications developed with REACT Native to production   
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions 
  • Experience with Datadog or another analytics tools 

 

Desired Capabilities  

  • Effective communicator with internal and external collaborators 
  • Ability to seek out, clarify and challenge requirements 
  • Ability to mentor other engineering team members 
  • Rota paid on call 
  • Proven involvement in Field Services   
  • Opportunities to work on full-stack (native & backend) development 
  • Architect, build and maintain excellent React Native applications 
  • Contributing to our design and software development lifecycles 
  • Experience creating native modules for React Native apps (important to have)

 

Nice to Have 

  • Experience with EXPO 
  • Experience working with hardware integrations with React Native (Bluetooth and USB preferable) 
  • NodeJS 

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.

 

Other facts

Tech stack
React Native,TypeScript,Test Automation,JEST,JavaScript,GraphQL,RESTful APIs,Native Mobile Apps,CI/CD Pipelines,GitHub Actions,Datadog,Communication,Mentoring,Field Services,Full-Stack Development,Native Modules

About Viasat, Inc.

At Viasat, we go above and beyond. So you can too.

We believe connectivity is a catalyst that can help you unlock more value, improve operations and enable new experiences. We do this by delivering reliable, high-performance connectivity plus advanced digital platforms and services that help you transform every connection into an opportunity.

With over four decades of expertise and one of the world’s most advanced multi-network, multi-orbit satellite connectivity ecosystems, we are always ready to meet the unique demands of governments, businesses and communities. Whether you’re flying at 35,000 feet, operating in remote regions, or leading complex missions, we're here to help you get more out of your connectivity.

Team size: 5,001-10,000 employees
LinkedIn: Visit
Industry: Telecommunications
Founding Year: 1986

What you'll do

  • You will be part of a cross-functional product team focused on enhancing Viasat’s Partner Experience and Field Operations. Your role will involve crafting engaging user experiences and simplifying business processes through software engineering.

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What does a Senior Software Engineer (Front end) do at Viasat, Inc.?

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The Senior Software Engineer (Front end) position at Viasat, Inc. is based in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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