Android Developer, OHdio Team (French Services) (Telework)

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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.

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At CBC/Radio-Canada, we all have a story to tell. What’s 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 you’ll want to be!

Every day, you’ll 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’ll 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’re 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, high-performing teams. When you join our mission, you’re not only shaping the vision of CBC/Radio-Canada, but the future of our country.

We know that commitment to equity, inclusion and diversity is essential to creating content that mirrors and resonates with the rich and evolving makeup of our country. We’re also committed to reaching out and connecting with our audience on multiple platforms; this includes creating virtual places where communities can come together.

There is an opportunity for this to be a full-time teleworking position. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Discover the World of Radio-Canada OHdio

Radio-Canada OHdio is the ultimate French-language audio destination, offering a rich and varied listening experience. Enjoy live and on-demand radio from ICI PREMIÈRE, ICI MUSIQUE and ICI MUSIQUE CLASSIQUE; explore an unparalleled selection of podcasts and audiobooks for the whole family; and immerse yourself in music playlists and concerts catering to all tastes — with much more to discover.

Why Join the OHdio Team?

The OHdio team is a dynamic, cross-functional group of professionals passionate about crafting high-quality digital products. Joining us means thriving in a collaborative, stimulating and supportive environment that champions technological innovation. You will have a tangible and direct impact on products used daily by thousands. You will also contribute to building in-house tools and enhancing our public-facing product, working closely with experts in design, content and digital strategy.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design and/or modify reusable components (such as the audio player) for Radio-Canada’s digital platforms.
• Ensure compliance with standards and monitor product quality throughout the project.
• Keep up with the latest trends in the various digital development fields.
• Propose technical solutions that meet functional needs and help validate them with the team.
• Participate in Agile Scrum activities in order to review progress on projects in production and make the necessary corrections/adjustments, or to gauge the results of completed projects.
• Ensure that internally developed applications perform well and can meet high demand.
• Help review and deploy code for the solution.
• Work closely with product, UX/UI and QA team members within an agile framework.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions and the continuous improvement of development practices.

What You Bring

• University degree or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years’ experience in software development.
• Experience developing complex, high-performance apps.
• Proficiency with Android Studio, Git and Kotlin.
• Familiarity with SOLID architecture principles.
• Knowledge of design patterns.
• An app published on Google Play.
• Experience working with pull requests.
• Knowledge of programming patterns (such as MVP or MVVM).
• Ability to read, produce and follow software architecture diagrams (UML, sequences diagrams, etc.).
• Interest in working on an app available across multiple form factors (mobile, tablet, Android Auto).
• Good general knowledge and high degree of curiosity (acquiring and developing new skills and knowledge).
• Critical mind (you challenge the status quo and voice new ideas).
• Keen interest in major digital trends and issues.
• Diligence, independence and resourcefulness.
• Excellent stress management and prioritization skills.
• Analytical and conceptual mind.
• Flexibility, initiative and drive.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Solid command of French.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of Jetpack Compose, ExoPlayer and Kotlin Multiplatform.
• Knowledge of the Dagger, Hilt and Koin libraries.
• Knowledge of audio and video streaming.
• Knowledge of Google architecture components.
• Knowledge of Maven (including the design/maintenance of internal libraries).
• Knowledge of other programming languages.
• Experience with Android Automotive ecosystem.

Perks You Can Look Forward To

• Hybrid work environment with flexible work schedules, allowing you to prioritize yourself, your family and your work.
• Competitive benefits and compensation.
• 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.
• An environment that favours experimentation and an iterative approach in order to achieve the highest form of technical innovation.

Please note this is a 12-month contract position, renewable annually. This regular position is not a consulting assignment but a long-term opportunity with attractive CBC/Radio-Canada employee benefits.

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 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 recruitment@cbc.ca.
 
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.

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