Senior Developer, Digital Development

Position Title:

Senior Developer, Digital Development (Digital Strategy And Product) (English Services)

Status of Employment:

Permanent

Position Language Requirement:

English

Language Skills:

English (First Official Language), English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing)

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:

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Why is this role important?

As a public organization, we are committed to protecting and handling our audience's personal information in the most transparent and ethical way possible. To help us achieve this, we are looking for a Full Stack Developer to work with the SSO (Single Sign-On) Account Authentication team.

If you're passionate about Canada and you love technology, learning and bringing out the best in others, you'll love working at CBC. 

CBC/Radio-Canada is the largest broadcaster in Canada and this team is at the very heart of the authentication and personalized content experience. The product vision of the SSO (Single Sign-On) team is to harmonize all of the English and French Services of CBC/Radio-Canada's audience facing authentication systems into one unified system. Once implemented, the product will bring value to the end-user by simplifying the authentication process, unlock the potential for a personalized experience, and offer a single unified view of CBC and Radio-Canada authenticated users. You will be working with a cross-functional product team, which is located in Toronto and Montreal.The team is involved with designing standardized self-contained login/logout components for use across the web and mobile that integrate to third party APIs. Planning and communication with other teams is also necessary to ensure a smooth transition of authentication and safe deployment.

How you will make an impact:  

In this role, you will work alongside a team of back-end and full stack developers, UX expert and Quality Engineers. There will also be collaboration with other teams in CBC/Radio-Canada to find ways to enhance the Account experience to serve our audience better. Our authentication system is foundational to how our audience will control what data they share with CBC to ensure privacy protection.

Open communication and dialogue with team members on an ongoing basis, being supportive and receptive to feedback and questions.

Understanding the importance of accessibility and knowing what it takes to meet the needs and inclusivity of all users.

Having an opportunity to join a company with a mission, value set, and tech-forward approach that aligns with your own; a place where knowledge-sharing guides your learning.

Wanting to be part of a fun team, engaged in a continuous learning culture, where you can take on new challenges and be a significant contributor to engaging our pan Canadian audience.

What you bring to our team:

• Three or more years of experience in a senior development role. 

• The communication skills. You know how to listen and relay empathy and understanding for diverse perspectives.

• The education: A Computer Science, Engineering degree or equivalent is preferred, but we know not everyone gains their programming skills this way. You have the knowledge and understanding of software development and testing best practices. You are passionate about learning new technologies and exploring innovative solutions.

• The tools:

  • Developed enterprise applications that may have used ReactJS or another framework.

  • Strong understanding of Javascript, React, Typescript.

  • Working knowledge of .NET and Python.

  • Knowledge of SSO implementation e.g. LoginRadius and Azure AD B2C (AADB2C)

  • Ability to follow test-driven development, containerization, cloud environments and test automation tools are an asset.

  • Knowledge of Azure is an asset. 

  • Knowledge of Android / iOS development is an asset.

• The collaborative Agile experience. You enjoy collaboration, pair-programming, and knowledge sharing. You do your best work in a team-focused environment. You believe in the Agile methodology, and you are flexible and open to change. You are comfortable with iterative and incremental development.

Nice to have:  

• Understanding of quality engineering practices.

• Understanding of audience impact for a media and broadcasting company and developing best in class UX experiences.

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.
 
CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country's diversity. That's 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. That's 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 Canada's 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 interest. In 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 3G7

Work Schedule:

Full time

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