Lead Developer, Web Platform (Digital Strategy And Product) (English Services)
Lead Developer, Web Platform (Digital Strategy And Product) (English Services)
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Position Title:
Lead Developer Web Platform (Digital Strategy And Product) (English Services)Status of Employment:
Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)Position Language Requirement:
EnglishLanguage Skills:
English (Reading - C - Advanced) English (Speaking - C - Advanced) English (Writing - C - Advanced)Work at CBC/Radio-Canada
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.
Unposting Date:
:59 PMAt 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.
Why is this role important
CBCs Web Platform team builds manages and maintains the platform and code libraries that facilitate the publication of hundreds of articles of daily content stemming from national and local news and entertainment creators to millions of Canadians.
The team is responsible for the engine that powers accessed daily by millions of Canadians and global citizens around the world. This ever-evolving platform is built to be versatile reusable and scalable and it provides an access point for our diverse and varied content in a standardized way.
In the role of Lead Developer you will help advise on technical direction and planning for the team collaborating with other team leaders to create plans for discovery and implementation of new work. It is a key leadership role on the team that works closely with product technical design and other leaders both internally and across other teams. The role provides feedback mentorship and guidance to developers on the Web Platform team supporting their needs and enabling them to do their best work.
This is a chance to take on the unique challenges the sheer volume of our web traffic presents; a chance to use new and continuously changing technologies. Its an opportunity to be part of a team and community of highly talented software engineers and technical leaders a fun team that shares technical informational and pop-culture knowledge. Most of all its an opportunity to help millions of Canadians to discover information and entertainment every single day.
How you will make an impact:
You will be working on a team that creates user-facing products and powers the platform that enables CBCs News Sports and Olympics experiences among others to provide our audiences amazing experiences.
You will be working with other software developers product leaders and UX designers to ensure that our products meet the needs of all Canadians including those with accessibility challenges.
Youll advise on design and architecture for our web platforms and features on collaborating with a community of technical leads and architects to continually improve how we build and support our products.
Youll provide support guidance and mentorship to the developers on the team who will report to you as their supervisor. Youll collaborate with senior engineering managers to help those developers grow and succeed in their careers.
Youll work with other team leads to plan scope and prioritize new features. Youll engage with user testing and feasibility assessments while supporting the development process on the team.
Youll collaborate with quality engineers to build and execute a strategy for quality management and testing.
You will promote software engineering best practices review work provide feedback on technical decisions taking ownership when it needs to happen. You will help build and improve release processes deployments and perform incident reviews as needed.
Youll provide input and feedback on technical decisions taking ownership when it needs to happen.
Perks you can look forward to:
Flexible work schedules allowing you to prioritize yourself your family and your work;
The ability to work from anywhere across Canada;
Dedicated time for innovation learning development and innovation; wherever your interests lie;
Opportunities to learn the ins and outs of how a world-class media broadcast organization operates
Opportunities to collaborate with staff from all walks of life with different life and professional experiences and to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups
Pairing 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
If it sounds like this is a role you are ready for you probably:
Have three or more years of experience in a senior development role and a demonstrated ability to provide technical and team leadership for other developers.
Have experience with mentoring and giving guidance to other developers.
Are experienced in coding standards quality management source code management continuous integration release management.
Have a degree or diploma in a Software Development Engineering or other related discipline or have acquired your skills through experience and other means.
Have knowledge in the web development lifecycle and Agile best practices.
Have expertise in javascript and working familiarity with React or other front end frameworks and stay up to date on the latest web architectural patterns and components.
Are knowledgeable in automated testing its constraints and how to build quality management processes.
Are experienced in leading and improving release management processes.
Have excellent communication skills with the ability to facilitate technical discussions and solicit buy-in on technical decisions.
Are an advocate for diversity equity inclusion and accessibility in your workplace and understand the positive advantage this commitment gives to your work.
Are comfortable working with remote team members.
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.
Primary Location:
Broadcast Centre 205 Wellington St. W. Toronto Ontario M5V 3G7Number of Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Full timeEmployment Type
Full-Time
