Software Developer II - Android

CNN; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 132,470 - 211,924; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

CNN is seeking an Android Software Engineer to join the CNN Mobile Engineering Team. You will contribute to architectural direction, work with Principal/ Senior engineers and deliver CNN mobile apps to end consumers.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Product, Design and Delivery, and requires strong mobile development expertise. The team focuses on building innovative user experiences leveraging the latest Android features, APIs and tools, with a culture of rapid iteration and quality.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in computer science (or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years in a professional development environment.
• Strong foundation in data structures and algorithms.
• Full-mobile stack development experience with mobile native clients, SDKs and APIs (Kotlin/Java, Jetpack Compose, Android platform).
• Hands-on experience with mobile DevOps CI/CD tools and best practices (Git, Bitrise).

Responsibilities

• Build intuitive, simple and elegantly designed mobile apps for CNN Digital.
• Support and develop software tools to extend core production pipelines.
• Collaborate with Product, Design and Delivery Leaders to implement digital experiences.
• Troubleshoot production problems, perform root-cause analysis and debugging.
• Develop and maintain existing production systems across CNN’s digital ecosystem.
• Ensure coding standards, architecture and security align with CNN Digital strategy.

Skills

Android development

Mobile DevOps

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS in computer science

Tools

Kotlin/Java

Jetpack Compose

Android SDKs

Git

Bitrise

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

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About the Job

We are searching for an Android Software Engineer to jointhe CNN MobileEngineering Team.They arean individual contributor, self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision, and is typically expected to take on the difficult technical challenges. The Engineer will contribute to the technical direction, supporting the Principal Engineers/Architects and Senior Engineers in defining the technology strategy and implementation. We need our engineers to be versatile and always eager to tackle new problems while working in a fun, collaborative and fast-paced environment.

The Android Software Engineer contributes to mobile technology strategy, architecture, best practices, and choice of tools and technology stack across Android app platforms, supporting mobile backend APIs, mobile CI/CD tools, and testing automation.Theensure technical execution and release of CNN’s mobile apps to end consumers. He/she partners with Product, Design and Delivery Leaders to help teams deliver on product initiatives and operational execution.

About the Team

This is a great opportunity for an individual that is passionate about buildingmobile appsfor News audiences. Our team builds innovative and creative user experiences taking advantage of the latest features and technologies thatCNNhas to offer.

The Daily

Build intuitive, simple and elegantly designed mobile apps that people want to use

Provide support and development of software tools and procedures to extend and enhance the core production pipeline

Work with multiple departments, including Product, Design, Delivery, Editorial and Engineering to implement CNN Digital consumer experience solutions and apps

Assist with troubleshooting production problems, root cause analysis, and debugging

Development and maintenance of existing production systems supporting CNN’s digital ecosystem

Ensure software development follows industry best practices, policies and guidelines. Specifically, ensuring that technical solutions are in line with established CNN Digital strategy,standards in respect to architecture, security, corporate governance, coding standards, monitoring, logging, unit test, and service enablement

The Essentials

BS/MS in computer science (or equivalent)

Demonstrated advanced understanding of troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, application design, solution development, human factors/usability design, and implementation of projects for major business units or the enterprise

Minimum 2 years professional development environment

Strong foundation in programming fundamentals such as data structures and algorithms

Ability to develop new and innovative applications as well as maintaining existing code

Demonstrated full-mobile stack development experience with mobile native clients, SDKs, and APIs (Kotlin/Java, Jetpack Compose, Android platform).

Demonstrated expert knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and architecture, specifically experience architecting performant, scalable, and secure mobile apps.

Hands-on experience with mobile DevOps CI/CD tools and implementing best practices, including automation of deployment, code signing tools and automated tests. Preferred familiarity with Git andBitrise.

Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical cross-functional teams

Experience building flexible software architecture to accommodate shifting business needs

The Nice to Haves

Knowledge of Cloud Computing platforms such as Amazon AWS

General familiarity with database technologies (SQL/RDBMS, NoSQL,GraphDB, etc.)

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $94,200.00 - $150,700.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.This position is open for an existing position vacancy.