Develop and maintain front-end functionality for UKTV’s connected TV and video-on-demand platforms. Build features, fix bugs, implement accessibility, integrate third-party services, collaborate with platform partners, conduct code reviews, and contribute to agile planning and delivery. Serve as an in-house connected TV expert while maintaining code quality, supporting knowledge sharing, and responsibly using AI in development.
The Commercial & Digital team is responsible for developing and growing UKTV’s revenue streams across sales, distribution, advertising and sponsorship, ventures and digital.
The Digital team are tasked with developing, evolving and implementing UKTV’s VoD and digital strategy covering U digital products and platforms, and partnerships.
The team consists of multi-disciplined, talented individuals across several different units: Curation, Product and Production & Development. We are tasked with developing a world-class BVOD service, as well as complementary digital products and partnerships to grow audiences and contribute to the long-term profitability of UKTV.
Following exceptional growth in 2024, we saw direct-to-consumer views to the U app grow by 15%. U also enjoyed a 23% uplift in average monthly active users and an 18% increase in registrations. We have ambitious plans to become a VoD destination: delivering new content, features, and functionality to U, our owned and operated VoD product, FAST channels and our pay platform partners.
Purpose of the role
We’re looking for a proactive senior CTV developer to join our front-end team. You will be a vital member of our CTV codebase, working as part of our scrum team. This is an excellent opportunity to spearhead new features for connected tv development and ongoing maintenance, being a great problem solver and team player whilst collaborating with other developers in the squad.
You will be working in a fast paced, forward-thinking media company, helping to shape the future of television with high profile direct-to-consumer products. Working as part of a squad, you’ll be involved in the planning and scoping of complex projects, to facilitate the growth and build of additional functionality across our AVOD products. A proactive nature and keen eye for detail is essential, as is a passion for the world of TV and digital entertainment.
What we would like you to bring to the role….key experience, knowledge, skills & personal qualities
Key Experience
- Experience in UI development on a direct-to-consumer product
- Experience writing code for connected tv applications for partners such as Amazon Fire, Samsung, LG, Freeview Play etc.
- Strong demonstrable skills of TypeScript and React
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and TypeScript.
Experienced integrating 3rd party services and APIs into an existing technology stack
- Experienced with state management
- Comfortable writing in cutting edge technologies as well as legacy code
- Familiarity with design patterns and object-orientated programming
- Understanding of version control e.g. Git.
- Understanding of unit testing and/or test-driven development
- Experience working in an agile development environment, in either Scrum or Kanban (recognising the importance of soft skills to positively impact the wider team)
Knowledge
- Experience of Preact in some capacity
- Knowledge of CI/CD e.g. GitHub Actions
- Good understanding of single page applications
- Knowledge of video playback, encoding and DRM
- Knowledge of front-end best practises
- Experience in carbon footprint reduction techniques for development
- Knowledge of Next.js, React Native framework
Skills & personal qualities
- Have the commitment and passion to know the product inside out and strive to constantly improve and iterate
- A solution focussed mindset, thinking differently and taking a creative view to resolve any issues
- A team player, collaborating with colleagues in your squad and across the business, to deliver successful projects
- Be aware of ongoing strategic and consumer research and how it affects the evolution of the digital strategy and the broader digital landscape
- Relish participating in multiple projects concurrently requiring excellent organisational skills and being adaptable to changing priorities
- Strong communication skills, knowing when to loop in other teams and escalate issues
- Recognise the importance of soft skills, to positively impact the wider team and facilitate a psychologically safe environment
- A growth mindset, always looking to develop, improve and build on your knowledge
What you will get to work on….key outputs and responsibilities of the role
What you will get to work on….key outputs and responsibilities of the role
- Be seen as the in-house expert in CTV ensuring the highest level of quality and maintainability
- Build well-formed and logical code for new functionality and bug fixes across our U platform primarily for connected tv
- Implement accessibility features across our app(s)
- Work from supplied designs with a keen attention to detail
- Work with our platform partners to address technical issues
- Undertake code reviews where requested, driving high quality standards
- Work to Agile principles and contribute to stand ups, retrospectives, planning sessions and sprint reviews
- Keep the lead front end developer regularly informed with progress and issues
- Gain and share development experience and knowledge from other front-end members of the team as well as external resources
- The opportunity to responsibly write code using AI
Hybrid-Working
At UKTV, we are working in a hybrid environment with a mixture of home and office working. Getting together in the office as a team and a company gives colleagues an opportunity to build and maintain great relationships, encourages our culture of collaboration and creativity while recognising that colleagues need to have a healthy and happy work-life balance. You’ll agree with your manager the split of time you spend in the office or at home based on the role that you do, how often you come together as a team and your personal preference.
Diversity & Inclusion Commitment
At UKTV, our inclusion vision is to truly represent society in our workforce and on-screen, and create a culture of fairness and respect where we champion difference so that every person feels included and empowered to do their best work. We are committed to ensuring a level playing field at UKTV where all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunity, and that we have diverse voices at the table in everything we do. We welcome applications from everyone and we want UKTV to be a place where you can be your authentic self, give your best and develop your career free from discrimination of any kind.
About
UKTV has been at the forefront of branded television for over 30 years, entertaining the nation with programmes they love. Its leading brands – U&Dave, U&DRAMA, U&W, U&YESTERDAY, U&GOLD, U&alibi and U&eden - span comedy, entertainment, natural history, factual and drama, and are delivered to UK viewers through free streaming service U, Sky, Virgin Media, NOW, Freeview and Freesat; and to Irish viewers through Sky, Virgin Media, Eir, Vodafone and NOW. Channel & content availability varies by platform. UKTV’s content is also available to UK viewers via dedicated FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, Pluto TV and Virgin Media. UKTV is a significant investor in British creativity and is committed to working with new and established writers, directors and programme-makers. The broadcaster is part of BBC Studios, the UK's most-awarded production company, a world-class distributor with international branded services, and a commercial subsidiary of the world's leading public service broadcaster, the BBC.
UKTV London, England Office
London, United Kingdom
UKTV Fulham, England Office
Fulham, United Kingdom
Similar Jobs
Fintech • Financial Services
Leads engineering managers and experienced engineers building and operating front-office trading platforms for structured products, credit trading, and municipal bonds. Drives architecture, modernization, cloud readiness, security, scalability, DevOps, delivery, and operational stability. Partners with product leaders, architects, vendors, and stakeholders to prioritize roadmaps, resolve technical impediments, manage risk, and meet regulatory requirements. Oversees hiring, talent development, performance management, and financial and resource allocation.
Top Skills:
.NetAngularC#Ci/Cd PipelinesClaude CodeCloud PlatformsCursorDevOpsEvent-Driven ArchitecturesGithub CopilotJavaMicroservicesReactRest ApisSpring Boot
Beauty • Robotics • Design • Appliances • Manufacturing
Leads marketing communications measurement across advertising, digital, social, PR, and brand campaigns. Owns brand tracking, creative testing, media effectiveness, marketing mix modeling, attribution, primary research, dashboards, and executive reporting. Partners with marketing, media, creative, analytics, agencies, and research vendors to translate quantitative and qualitative insights into campaign strategy and optimization recommendations. Manages vendors, budgets, and a junior team while advancing test-and-learn practices and measurement approaches.
Top Skills:
AmazonComscoreDynataExcelGoogleKantarLookerMetaMri SimmonsNielsenPower BIPowerPointPythonQualtricsRSpssTableauTiktok
Beauty • Robotics • Design • Appliances • Manufacturing
Supports inventory flow across distribution centres and sales channels by routing inbound stock, monitoring availability and warehouse capacity, coordinating transfers, identifying supply risks, and supporting allocation decisions. Produces KPI reporting, provides inventory visibility to cross-functional teams, responds to stock queries, and recommends process, reporting, and automation improvements.
Top Skills:
Business Intelligence SystemsErp SystemsExcelInventory Planning SystemsPowerPoint
What you need to know about the London Tech Scene
London isn't just a hub for established businesses; it's also a nursery for innovation. Boasting one of the most recognized fintech ecosystems in Europe, attracting billions in investments each year, London's success has made it a go-to destination for startups looking to make their mark. Top U.K. companies like Hoptin, Moneybox and Marshmallow have already made the city their base — yet fintech is just the beginning. From healthtech to renewable energy to cybersecurity and beyond, the city's startups are breaking new ground across a range of industries.
