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Android Developer II

AT Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery

Android Developer II

Kanata, Canada

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.

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Job Summary

Warner Brothers Discovery's digital arm, Global Customer eXperience (GCX) org is a high-performing global team working at the dynamic intersection of Technology, Streaming and Entertainment. In supporting our content creators in the digital space, we continuously leverage our technological capabilities to create immersive viewing experiences for iconic brands such as - Discovery+ and Max.

We are excited to be recruiting a Software Developer II to join our Android team.

Responsibilities

As a Software Developer II, you will work within a team of developers to deliver new customer-facing features in our Android and Fire tablet applications. Ensuring these features are delivered on time and meeting the high-quality standards we have within our teams. You will work closely with other team members and your manager to plan future sprints for new features and bug fixes.

To be successful in this position, you will have an understanding of Android development as well as test driven development. You have demonstrated the ability to use common industry tools for software development including but not limited to IDEs, build and continuous integration, source control management, code review tools, and you are able to build software in a professional team environment delivered to production using these tools. You can provide technical documentation describing your contributions and contribute enhancements to your team's best practices. You will be coachable, have solid coding skills, a great attitude, and a willingness to learn.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent work experience.

• 2+ years of experience building frontend applications or if you are a recent college graduate, relevant coursework and academic projects would help.

• Prior experience in Android app development with Kotlin development is a plus.

• Experience developing small to medium features from scratch.

• An ability to work independently on most items with guidance from senior developers on larger/complex tasks.

• Experience with Git/GitHub for source code management.

• Experience with and an understanding of Agile methodologies.

• Excellent communication skills and understanding of product requirements and priorities

• A clear understanding of testable, scalable and resilient products is desired

• Recommend technical developments and software to enhance/improve our app.

• Knowledge of key design and architectural patterns such as MVVM, MVI and SOLID principles

• Knowledge of TDD and associated frameworks (JUnit, Espresso, Mockito) is desirable

• Knowledge of RESTful APIs to operate

• Knowledge of development best practices, including coding guidelines

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 the diversity of our society and the world around us. 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.

Client-provided location(s): Kanata, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Job ID: Discovery-WAMEGLOBALR000085803EXTERNALENGLOBAL
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • FSA
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • 401(K)
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)