Position Title: Software Developer 1

Division: Digital and Innovation

Reports To: Manager, Web and Mobile Delivery

Salary: $70,186 - $78,174

Location: Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton

TVO is at a unique intersection of education, journalism, digital technology, broadcast, and philanthropy. As creators of award-winning content, we’ve been inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities since 1970. Our vision is to be a globally recognized digital learning organization.

What’s in it for you

When it comes to learning, we walk the talk: it’s the cornerstone of everything we do, and each one of us invests deeply in our own learning while elevating each other’s knowledge – whether through peer-to-peer learning, workshops or lunch & learns. You’ll work with folks who are thrilled and driven by the digital learning and media landscapes. Roll up your sleeves and work cross-functionally with great teams where collaboration is the beating heart of all that we do. We’re a tight-knit community and we’re just the right size, meaning that you’ll get to meet and work with people from across our organization, at all levels – the ones who have been here for 10 months, 10 years, and well beyond. Maybe you’ll even get to meet Polkaroo.

Who we are

TVO is poised for its next chapter as we embark on the next phase of strategic planning. We know we are a better organization when we honour our commitments, when we thrive with diverse voices, when we value bold thinking, and embrace change. We understand and celebrate that we are better, together.

We are proud and thrilled to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer of 2022! This is a testament to the incredible work we do, every day, and the impact that we have on the lives of Ontarians.

However you jump in with us, you’ll join a team of good people who are constantly inspired and challenged to do great work. Join us on our journey as we go from great to greater.

TVO is funded primarily by the Province of Ontario, and is a registered charity supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. Find and follow us on: YouTube (@TVO), Twitter (@TVO), Facebook (@TVO), and Instagram (@WeAreTVO).

The opportunity

As part of the Web Solutions team, the Software Developer 1 will have full stack development skills, capable of writing code for frontend as well as backend systems

How you will make an impact

• Develops software as per application specification
• Applies software development methodologies, frameworks - Agile (Scrum or Kanban) or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as applicable

• Adheres to coding and development standards and best practices
• Researches, evaluates, and proposes technologies and solutions within established business and technical requirements
• Participates in the departmental processes for project delivery
• Stays abreast of new and emerging technologies

What you will bring to TVO

• 1+ years of experience in building websites using both front-end and back-end technologies
• Knowledge and experience with the following technologies:
• JavaScript frameworks such as ReactJS, Vue or Angular
• Backend development using NodeJS
• HTML and CSS
• Web services and APIs (REST, JSON:API, GraphQL)
• GIT version control
• Experience with design systems, e.g., Bootstrap, Material UI.
• Familiarity of Web Accessibility (WCAG, ARIA)
• Nice to have:
• Less/Sass Preprocessors
• NPM, Webpack, Grunt, Gulp, and Yeoman or other build and bundling tools
• Familiarity with headless, decoupled and SaaS application architectures.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, Maven, Selenium, etc.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent OR relevant knowledge and experience

We invite you to submit your application by DATE at 5:00 p.m. Not sure you have everything we’re asking for, but know you can make a big impact? Tell us your story and we will be happy to consider you.

To learn more about us and our culture, please visit us at https://www.tvo.org/about/work-at-tvo.

TVO is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that the diversity of our team strengthens our ability to develop creative solutions and products that are reflective of the communities in which we serve across Ontario. At TVO, we recognize the importance of using anti-oppression practices, both within our organization and in our content.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process (e.g., including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms). If you are seeking accommodations during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made by sending your request to accommodations@tvo.org.