Position Title:            Software Developer 2 (18-Month Contract)

Salary Range:              $81,709.53 - $87,492.30 

Division:                      Digital and Innovation      

Reports To:                 Manager, Web and Mobile Delivery  

Location:                     Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (Hybrid Work: 3 days in office)

 TVO Media Education Group (TVO) is a social impact organization devoted to inspiring learning that changes lives and enriches communities. We are an internationally recognized digital learning organization that strives to engage, inform and educate Ontarians of all ages.

A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to TVO. We have a diverse workforce and are committed to building a culture within the workplace that brings out the best in everyone. As part of our strategic vision, we have adopted five core values; we embrace change, we value bold thinking, we thrive with diverse voices, we are better together, and we honour our commitments. These values anchor how we work and lay the foundation for a workplace that celebrates differences, encourages self-expression and empowers learning, which we know is a key component to our success.

Who We Are

TVO is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education. Through our brands, TVO Kids, TVO Today, TVO ILC and TVO Learn, we provide multi-platform educational programming; ground-breaking original documentaries; in-depth public affairs content; the largest online secondary school in Ontario; and award-winning digital-learning resources that support Ontario’s curriculum.

TVO is a registered charity funded primarily by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors.

The Opportunity 

As part of the Web Solutions team, the Software Developer 2 will have full stack development skills, capable of writing code for frontend as well as backend systems and leveraging modern technology including the latest in generative AI and machine learning technologies aligned with our existing and future needs. They will primarily be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and support of software applications and/or backend services. They will also have experience in cloud-based software development, integration and architecture. 

How you will make an impact 

• Creates detailed application specifications, develops software, or configures 3rd party off-the shelf software 
• Monitors application performance, evaluates, implements, and provides customer support for software applications  
• Documents and outlines business processes, application workflows, system components, high-level architecture, and integration points as necessary 
• 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 
• Mentors junior developers on the team 
• Adopts and stays abreast of new and emerging technologies 
  
  

What you will bring to TVO 

• 3+ years of hands-on professional experience developing large scale, complex web-based applications using both frontend and backend 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)
• Databases such as MySQL, MongboDB, MariaDB, Postgres
• GIT version control
• Experience with design systems, e.g., Bootstrap, Material UI. 
• Experience developing in Cloud environments (e.g., AWS or Azure) 
• Understanding 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 running, building and tweaking Docker containers 
• Familiarity with headless, decoupled and SaaS application architectures. 
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, Maven, Selenium, etc. 
• Excellent analytical skills, strong problem-solving skills, good communication skills, attention to detail and being a team player 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional setting comprising of various key stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent OR relevant knowledge and experience 
  
  

TVO & YOU

We are a learning organization. Learning is at the core of everything we do. As part of this commitment, TVO invests in the learning goals of our employees and everyone at TVO commits to developing our own knowledge as well as elevating each other’s through peer-to-peer learning, workshops and lunch and learns. All employees have the option to join the Public Service Pension Plan right on day one and we offer an array of services through our Employee and Family Assistance Plan.

We would be thrilled to have you join us. We’re a tight-knit community – whether you’re a recent graduate or further along in your career, you will get to meet, work with, and be supported by talented and diverse colleagues at all levels. Maybe you’ll even get to meet Polkaroo!

Come build with us.

Find and follow us on: LinkedIn (@tvontario), and X (@TVO).

We invite you to submit your application by May 15, 2025 at 5 pm. 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://tvo.me/work-with-us/ .

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 [email protected].