Software Developer 2 (18-Month Contract)
Software Developer 2 (18-Month Contract)
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Position Title: Software Developer 2(18Month Contract)
Salary Range:$81709.53 $87492.30
Division: Digital and Innovation
Reports To: Manager Web and Mobile Delivery
Location: Toronto Yonge & Eglinton (Hybrid Work: 3 days in office)
TVO Media Education Group (TVO) is a social impact organization devoted to inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. We are an internationally recognized digital learning organization that strives to engage inform and educate Ontarians of all ages.
A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging
We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to TVO. We have a diverse workforce and are committed to building a culture within the workplace that brings out the best in everyone. As part of our strategic vision we have adopted five core values; we embrace change we value bold thinking we thrive with diverse voices we are better together and we honour our commitments. These values anchor how we work and lay the foundation for a workplace that celebrates differences encourages selfexpression and empowers learning which we know is a key component to our success.
Who We Are
TVO is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education. Through our brands TVO Kids TVO Today TVO ILC and TVO Learn we provide multiplatform educational programming; groundbreaking original documentaries; indepth public affairs content; the largest online secondary school in Ontario; and awardwinning digitallearning resources that support Ontarios curriculum.
TVO is a registered charity funded primarily by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors.
The Opportunity
As part of the Web Solutions team the Software Developer 2 will have full stack development skills capable of writing code for frontend as well as backend systems and leveraging modern technology including the latest in generative AI and machine learning technologies aligned with our existing and future needs. They will primarily be responsible for the design implementation maintenance and support of software applications and/or backend services. They will also have experience in cloudbased software development integration and architecture.
How you will make an impact
- Creates detailed application specifications develops software or configures 3rd party offthe shelf software
- Monitors application performance evaluates implements and provides customer support for software applications
- Documents and outlines business processes application workflows system components highlevel architecture and integration points as necessary
- Applies software development methodologies frameworks Agile (Scrum or Kanban) or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as applicable
- Adheres to coding and development standards and best practices
- Researches evaluates and proposes technologies and solutions within established business and technical requirements
- Participates in the departmental processes for project delivery
- Mentors junior developers on the team
- Adopts and stays abreast of new and emerging technologies
What you will bring to TVO
- 3 years of handson professional experience developing large scale complex webbased applications using both frontend and backend technologies
- Knowledge and experience with the following technologies:
- JavaScript frameworks such as ReactJS Vue or Angular
- Backend development using NodeJS
- HTML and CSS
- Web services and APIs (REST JSON:API GraphQL)
- Databases such as MySQL MongboDB MariaDB Postgres
- GIT version control
- Experience with design systems e.g. Bootstrap Material UI.
- Experience developing in Cloud environments (e.g. AWS or Azure)
- Understanding of Web Accessibility (WCAG ARIA)
- Nice to have:
- Less/Sass Preprocessors
- NPM Webpack Grunt Gulp and Yeoman or other build and bundling tools
- Familiarity with running building and tweaking Docker containers
- Familiarity with headless decoupled and SaaS application architectures.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest Cypress Maven Selenium etc.
- Excellent analytical skills strong problemsolving skills good communication skills attention to detail and being a team player
- Ability to work collaboratively in a crossfunctional setting comprising of various key stakeholders
- Bachelors degree or equivalent OR relevant knowledge and experience
TVO & YOU
We are a learning organization. Learning is at the core of everything we do. As part of this commitment TVO invests in the learning goals of our employees and everyone at TVO commits to developing our own knowledge as well as elevating each others through peertopeer learning workshops and lunch and learns. All employees have the option to join the Public Service Pension Plan right on day one and we offer an array of services through our Employee and Family Assistance Plan.
We would be thrilled to have you join us. Were a tightknit community whether youre a recent graduate or further along in your career you will get to meet work with and be supported by talented and diverse colleagues at all levels. Maybe youll even get to meet Polkaroo!
Come build with us.
Find and follow us on: LinkedIn (@tvontario) and X (@TVO).
We invite you to submit your application by May 15 2025 at 5 pm. Not sure you have everything were asking for but know you can make a big impact Tell us your story and we will be happy to consider you.
To learn more about us and our culture please visit us at .
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (e.g. including alternate formats of materials accessible meeting rooms). If you are seeking accommodations during the application or interview process please advise us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made by sending your request to .
Employment Type
Full-Time
