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Warner Bros. Discovery Manager, Software Development (Web) in Kanata, Ontario
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.
Warner Brothers Discovery’s digital arm, Global Customer Experience (GCX) organization is a high-performing global team working at the dynamic intersection of Technology 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 including Max.
As a Software Development Manager for the Web Client application, you will oversee the design, development, and delivery of modern, responsive, and accessible web applications. You will manage a team of talented engineers and work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, product, and services, to ensure a seamless and engaging user experience.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of frontend engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Technical Oversight: Provide technical guidance to the team, ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, and performance optimization for web applications.
Project Management: Work with product managers, technical product managers, and fellow engineers to scope, plan, and execute projects on time, balancing short-term needs with long-term strategic goals.
Quality Assurance: Ensure the delivery of high-quality code through code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration processes.
Collaboration: Partner with other engineering teams, including backend and DevOps, to ensure smooth delivery.
Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into clear and actionable insights.
Career Development: Support the professional growth of team members through performance feedback, goal setting, and learning opportunities.
Hiring & Staffing: Participate in the recruitment process to grow the team, ensuring a strong pipeline of engineering talent.
Qualifications
Proven Experience: 7+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
Frontend Expertise: Deep knowledge of frontend technologies, including modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js), HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.
Technical Leadership: Strong technical background with a solid understanding of web architecture, performance optimization, accessibility, and user-centered design.
Project Management Skills: Experience with Agile methodologies and the ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Problem Solver: Ability to identify issues proactively, think critically, and lead the team toward effective solutions.
Team Building: Experience in managing and scaling teams, including recruiting, onboarding, and talent development.
Nice-to-Have:
Experience with backend services and APIs.
Familiarity with DevOps tools and continuous integration/delivery practices.
Knowledge of user experience (UX) design
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 (https://careers.wbd.com/global/en/accessibility) for instructions to submit your request.