Senior Optimisation Engineer

Job Description

About the role

This is a role for an experienced web application developer (Angular framework) to optimise our current UI to achieve OKR’s set by the business and improve our customer usage and enjoyment metrics. You will be a strong front-end coder with experience of working in experimentation, optimisation & personalisation. Working with optimisation tools in an Agile squad, ultimately responsible for and further evolving the engineering quality, design, implementation, and operation of your product.

You will work with business partners, engineers, data scientists, and UX designers to design, implement, test, deliver, and document complex applications, tools, systems and services.

Who we are The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer, and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Extensive experience of developing A/B / MVT optimisation experience campaigns
• Solid experience with Experimentation software like Optimizely, AB Tasty etc and advanced understanding of Data analytics and Tag manager (GTM)
• Proficient knowledge in JavaScript, jQuery, Vanilla JS, CSS and HTML
• A passion for great online experience and an understanding of end-to-end user journeys and customer experience/CX and experience of an automation testing to write regression tests.
• Proven experience of website personalisation and audience targeting with fully responsive websites

The other stuff we are looking for We'd also love you to bring;

• Development knowledge in either REACT or Angular framework
• Developing in TypeScript and JavaScript, Python or Java.
• Prior use of split testing platforms is preferable - Adobe Target, Optimizely, Google Optimize
• A good understanding of design patterns, OOD, design and data structures
• Hands on expertise in disparate technologies such as cloud computing, native device development, CMS solutions, service-oriented architecture, user interface development, or machine learning.

What's in it for you Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day.
We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include communication from the recruiter - Samantha Lee - Bates.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

LI - SL1