Software Developer II - Roku

Warner Bros. Entertainment; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a passionate Software Engineer II for their Registration and Subscriptions team at CNN in Ottawa. The role involves full stack development to enhance user experiences with direct-to-consumer subscription products and premium news features. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation in building engaging digital experiences.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional software development experience.
• Excited to learn and take on new challenges.
• Positive attitude towards contributing to CNN’s culture.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to software development using full stack technologies.
• Engage in Agile ceremonies and write unit tests.
• Participate in optimizing user journeys and identifying growth opportunities.

Skills

Proficiency in JavaScript

Excellent communication skills

Passionate about improving code quality

Tools

AWS

SQL

JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Svelte)

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 self. Here you are supported, celebrated, and encouraged to thrive.

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

To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on Instagram and X!

About the Role

CNN is seeking a Software Engineer II to join our Registration and Subscriptions team. This is an exciting opportunity for a developer passionate about building high-quality digital products that deliver both business value and exceptional user experiences.

As part of our team, you’ll help shape the future of CNN’s digital offerings—including direct-to-consumer subscription products, premium news features, and innovative technologies that connect with global audiences. If you're looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact and tackle new challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Team

The Registration and Subscriptions team focuses on creating engaging, user-centric experiences that foster direct relationships with our audience. We collaborate closely with product managers, data scientists, and analysts to identify growth opportunities, test new features, and optimize user journeys.

Our mission is to expand CNN’s registered user base and support the development of new subscription products. This team plays a key role in driving digital revenue growth and innovation within Warner Bros. Discovery’s broader digital strategy.

Our tech stack includes JavaScript, Node.js, Python, Svelte, Sass, and AWS services. Flexibility and proficiency across the full stack are assets as we evaluate tradeoffs in software engineering and experimentation. We enjoy balancing user needs, current technical strengths, emerging technologies, and team growth. We value the ability to choose (or invent) the right tool for the job as a critical part of our success.

The Daily

• Contribute to software development, learn from peers, ask questions, and grow as an engineer.
• Engage in full stack development with JavaScript, HTML/CSS & Responsive design.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (Scrum, Planning, Retrospectives, Demos).
• Write unit tests using frameworks such as Jest, Jasmine, and Mocha.

The Essentials

• 2–4 years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiency in JavaScript.
• Excited to learn and take on new challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with team members and peers.
• Passionate about improving the quality of your code.
• Positive attitude towards contributing to CNN’s culture, both interpersonally and technically.

The Nice to Haves

• Understanding of engineering best practices, design patterns, reviews, testing, and alerting.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of relational databases, SQL, and NoSQL.
• Experience with A/B testing and consumer testing platforms.
• Familiarity with other programming languages, frameworks, platforms, APIs, and SDKs.
• Knowledge of Operations, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.

How We Get Things Done…

Our guiding principles are central to how we operate. Find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/, along with team insights on their daily application. We look forward to discussing these during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects various perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, and other protected categories. If you require accommodations during the application process, please visit our accessibility page.