Pravin Kawale

As a Senior React Developer on the EE Consumer Digital (BT Birmingham, UK) project, I played a key role in developing Springboard Web, a React-based Single Page Application (SPA) designed as a personalized dashboard for EE mobile customers, with upcoming expansion to broadband users. My primary focus was on building a user-friendly interface that surfaces relevant information like account updates, upgrade eligibility, usage details, and marketing promotions, providing customers with a clear overview of their account and potential opportunities. I actively participated in gathering requirements directly from the client, maintaining transparent communication through daily status updates, and receiving new tasks to guide future development efforts.

Key responsibilities included:

• Developing front-end interfaces for React SPA sites based on Figma designs.
• Implementing SEO tags using Next.js based on specifications provided by HTDS.
• Designing and developing the complete web application using Next.js for Server-Side Rendering (SSR), ReactJS, HTML5, JavaScript, and Bootstrap 4.
• Integrating RESTful APIs with the UI and implementing application functionality using ReactJS.
• Testing and debugging code to ensure proper functionality.
• Achieving a minimum of 70% test-driven development code coverage using Jest to meet client requirements.
• Participating in daily status calls with the offshore client team.
• Adhering to best practices and standards for accessibility and cross-browser compatibility.
• Collecting and incorporating feedback from design and technical staff on website development needs.
• Ensuring adherence to accessibility standards and progressive enhancement principles.
• Programming, testing, and debugging web applications to ensure optimal performance.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues to maintain application stability.
• Assuming ownership of code throughout the entire development lifecycle, from staging to testing and production.

My work involved utilizing a range of technologies including ReactJs, Redux, Hooks, Material UI, CSS3, SCSS, and the BT loop design React framework for responsive web design (RWD), along with Javascript to deliver a high-quality user experience.

As a Senior JavaScript Developer for BT Sport UK, I was instrumental in enhancing the BT Live/Replay player, focusing on front-end development and user experience. My role involved creating and maintaining key features using core JavaScript, ensuring a seamless viewing experience across multiple devices. I actively collaborated with design and technical teams, incorporating feedback to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developed the front-end for Live and Replay video players, adhering to design specifications and information architecture.
• Created custom video player controls, implementing logic using JavaScript and binding callback events for user interaction.
• Integrated and configured the Nexplayer third-party player library for optimal performance on mobile and tablet devices.
• Designed responsive video player skins for mobile, iOS, and tablet platforms, ensuring a consistent user interface.
• Maintained accessibility standards and cross-browser compatibility throughout the development process.
• Collected and incorporated feedback from design and technical stakeholders on website development needs.
• Programmed, tested, and debugged web applications, identifying and resolving issues efficiently.
• Took ownership of code quality across development, staging, testing, and production environments.
• Integrated RESTful APIs with the UI, adding enhanced functionality using ReactJS.
• Conducted thorough testing and bug fixing to ensure optimal performance.
• Achieved 70% test-driven development code coverage using Jasmine/Karma tools.
• Participated in daily status calls with the offshore team and client, ensuring effective communication and project alignment.