Lead Developer Supervisor (english Services) (telework/hybrid)

Lead Developer Supervisor (English Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

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.

This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

At the CBC, we all have a story to tell. What's yours? If you share our passion for storytelling, Canada and having a positive impact on your community, CBC's Digital Strategy and Product team is where you want to be!

CBC serves one of the country's largest digital audiences and one of the few that is built and owned in Canada, by Canadians. Our product suite includes http://cbc.ca, CBC News app, CBC Gem and CBC Listen.

Our product vision is to make it effortless for all people and communities in Canada to tell and discover the stories that connect us. Whether delivering the latest breaking news, international hit series like North of North, deep dives into the issues of your town or neighborhood, award winning podcasts like Someone Knows Something, or nation building events like the Olympics, our products ensure that these stories reach Canadians on their phones, TVs, desktops or smart speakers whenever they need or want us.

You have the opportunity to play a part in informing, enlightening and entertaining Canadians through innovative storytelling formats and content discovery. We are an empowered outcome-driven innovative hub for CBC, critical to the future growth of Canada's public media company and the wider content ecosystem. When you join our mission, you are not only contributing to the growth of the CBC, but the future of our country.

We are looking for a Lead Developer to guide our engineering practices, manage team-level development practices, and guide our developers.

Our Lead Developers provide leadership and mentorship to our software engineers teams. They have reporting lines and supervision over developers and work with them to provide feedback and level up their skills. They work with product and other team leads to plan, design, and deliver new features and product releases. They collaborate with other technical leaders to drive forward initiatives across multiple teams, helping us achieve our organizational technical goals and helping us continually improve.

Our digital teams' values - collaboration, inclusion, learning, and continuous improvement - embody who we are as a people-focused, digital-forward employer. We follow Agile principles and the empowered product operating model. Our dedicated 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, your well-being is critical to our success. 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:

• Work with purpose and impact at scale;
• Flexible work schedules, allowing you to find balance for yourself, your family and your work;
• A hybrid environment you can enjoy the benefits of work from home and in-office collaboration;
• Competitive total rewards package including robust health benefits and best-in-class defined benefits pension plan;
• Dedicated time for innovation, learning and development; wherever your interests lie;
• Opportunities to work with emerging 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 favors experimentation and an iterative approach in order to achieve the highest form of technical innovation.

What you might bring to our team:

• You are a strong communicator. You know how to listen and relay empathy and understanding for diverse perspectives;
• You have a combination of training and experience. A Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent is preferred, but we know not everyone gains their skills this way. You have the knowledge and understanding of software development best practices. You are passionate about learning new technologies and exploring innovative solutions;
• You have 5 or more years of experience in senior software development or other engineering roles and a demonstrated ability to provide technical and team leadership for other developers;
• You have experience with mentoring and giving guidance to other developers;
• You are experienced in coding standards, quality management, source code management, continuous integration, release management;
• You have specific knowledge and experience in one or more programming languages and platforms, but more importantly have an in-depth knowledge of engineering practices and foundational concepts of software development;
• You can quickly learn new technologies and respond to change by learning and adapting;
• Have knowledge in the software development lifecycle and Agile best practices;
• You are knowledgeable in automated testing, its constraints, and how to build quality management processes;
• You 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.

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 these 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!