Solutions Architect, OTT Platforms (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

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At CBC/Radio-Canada we create content that informs entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values which include creativity integrity inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting ever-changing industry Whether it be in front of the camera on air online or behind the scenes you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

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At the CBC we all have a story to tell. Whats yours

If you share our passion for Canadian storytelling and you wish to help us engage with individuals and communities across our various digital platforms this is where youll want to be!

Every day you will have an opportunity to shape the way in which Canadians see themselves reflected in our digital services. Your work will have a direct impact on how millions of Canadians from various communities connect with our products with one another and with the diverse voices that make our country so unique.

You will have the opportunity to play a part in enlightening and entertaining Canadians through our innovative work in building the mediums that deliver our content. We are an innovative hub where the talented professionals we work with are respected and valued for their contributions. Our product teams are vibrant and our work culture strives to achieve the highest standards of diversity and inclusion. We believe that hiring people with different career paths and backgrounds is fundamental in our shared success and in building healthy and highly performant teams. When you join our mission you are not only shaping the vision of the CBC but the future of our country.

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Why is this role important

Were looking for a solutions architect for our OTT (Over-The-Top) platforms. Reporting to the senior manager of Enterprise Architecture this role will lead solutions for audience facing features on the web mobile and connected tv platforms. Time to market happy users reliable performant and resilient products are some of the reasons why we are looking for your help in building our architecture practice. We will bring out the explorer challenger and trail blazer in you but we are also grounded in sustainable extensible and holistic approaches.

Solutions or domain architects are accountable for technical decisions and architectural directions that span across multiple product teams. You will be asked to speak for advocate and demonstrate value for architectural best practices standards frameworks and principles. You are expected to be the subject matter expert of an architectural domain and will be consulted to establish common technology visions for the digital department. You will also be advising on complex technical and architectural issues that require detailed analysis and thoughtful considerations on both functional and non-functional requirements.

Heres why we should work together:

Our digital teams values - collaboration learning and continuous improvement - embody who we are as a people-focused digital-forward employer. We follow lean startup principles and use an Agile approach. Our dedicated people managers work closely with every individual to ensure we are leveraging their strengths championing their ideas and supporting their pursuit of new skills and their desired career progression.

Here at CBC Digital Strategy & Products we want you to be happy and feel good at work. It is essential that work be a safe space where our employees are able to share their authentic selves with one another and to push each other to challenge conventions.

Perks you can look forward to:

• Flexible work schedules allowing you to prioritize yourself your family and your work
• Work from home opportunities
• Competitive total rewards package
• 20% of time for innovation learning and development; wherever your interests lie
• Opportunities to work with cutting edge technology
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups
• Pair programming and mentorship opportunities where you can learn from the best in the industry and help coach new talent
• A creative and dynamic work environment where your ideas and contributions can be heard valued and respected
• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity
• An environment which favours experimentation and an iterative approach in order to achieve the highest form of technical innovation

How you will make an impact:

You are an experienced technical leader looking to apply and build upon your skills in:

• Handling cross team technical and architectural issues particularly in the area of mobile technologies web and connected TV. Effectively partnering with development teams UX designers business stakeholders leading and facilitating collaborative analysis. Develop solutions drive technical decisions and help define scope that align with business objectives.
• Providing consultation assessment and optimization on architectural design that considers: functional integrity scalability resilience stability security and operational excellence. Able to balance business needs strategies with long term growth and health of the digital ecosystem.
• Define and help implement architectural standards and patterns for common concerns to do with content data. Building foundational frameworks and technologies and driving its adoption. Ensure designs adhere to regulatory governance and certification requirements defined by the industry and governing bodies.
• Participating in the discovery and ideation phase of large initiatives. For instance assisting in build or buy decisions and providing technology and architectural recommendations.
• Find opportunities to unify components across our current OTT platforms. Build frameworks or practices that facilitate code sharing reusability and extensibility. Help establish technical direction on mobile technologies web and connected TVs. Build awareness of industry trends and best practices and champion them.

What you bring to our team:

• Three or more years of experience in a senior development technical leadership or architecture role. Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership for medium to large scale systems or implementations.
• Must be knowledgeable in native and cross platform technologies and frameworks e.g. Kotlin multi-platform compose multiplatform or react native. Experienced in integrating native with cross platform components.
• Experienced in designing and delivering complex software solutions that are performant and reliable. Deep knowledge of observing and monitoring mobile applications for performance and quality.
• Proven ability on designing applications that integrate with internal and third party services. Exposure to microservices and data integration patterns.
• Well versed in architectural principles and key concepts. track record of promoting good architectural design and practices.
• Experienced in release management and CI/CD for native applications.
• Possess a degree (BA BSc) or diploma in a Software Development Science or Engineering related discipline delivered by a recognized learning institution.
• Exposure to strategic planning technology roadmaps and costing. Be able to advise on technical direction and decisions that take a variety of factors business - technology - process - people into consideration.
• Please note that due to the nature of the mandates and responsibilities of this role all candidates will be required to work in a multilingual environment where business will be conducted in both official languages (English and French). Therefore employees working in this role will be expected to make the required efforts and adjustments to navigate this multilingual environment in a respectful manner for all. English speakers are required to learn French and achieve adequate proficiency and vice versa.

Assets

• Experienced in audio and video delivery technologies.
• French: advanced skills in reading and speaking intermediate in writing.
• Exposure to membership security features and identity management on mobile apps.
• A problem solver and good communicator who takes ownership of the work they do see problems as opportunities and share new ideas. A dynamic individual who loves to learn and connect with others.

To Apply:

At the CBC we recognize that not everyone takes the same path when it comes to building their skills. We value diversity of thought and of experience and we are excited to hear from you!

Hands-on experience intelligence innovation a passion for learning and a team-focused approach can combine to form the best set of qualifications. If you feel you meet most of the qualifications and you are excited by the possibility of adding to the rich culture of the CBC take a chance and express your interest by applying now!

If youre interested in reading more about the various backgrounds of the talented people that make up our teams our exciting new projects and what were currently working on check out our Digital Labs blog on Medium!

Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As part of our recruitment process candidates who advance to the next

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:

• A mandatory Criminal record check.

• Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our countrys diversity. Thats because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. Thats why we as an employer value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canadas public broadcaster. For more information visit the Diversity and Inclusion section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to .

You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct which can be found on our corporate website. All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on conflicts of the event that you become an employee it will be important to inform us as quickly as possible of any situation that because of your hiring constitutes or could appear to constitute a conflict of interest.

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