Job Description

Location:
Toronto, ON, CA, M5J 2V5
Req ID: 51041
Jobs by Category: Technology Solutions
Job Function: Technology
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Regular

Description

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Join our team

With the convergence of innovative home and mobile networking technologies including fibre and 5G, smart home solutions, mobile devices, automation, cloud computing and over-the-top capabilities, our customers' homes look very different in today's digital world. Every day, TELUS' engineering and development teams are envisioning what the future holds and building the technologies to simplify our customers' lives, provide services at the touch of a button and create immersive entertainment experiences.

We are looking for a talented Senior Architect to architect, design, develop, and support new client TV applications on multiple device platforms while establishing the technical foundation and strategic direction that enables scalable, maintainable, and innovative solutions.

Join our team of software development professionals who are defining new reliable and cost-effective ways to realize best-in-class client applications to benefit our customers. This is your opportunity to be part of a talented team of client software developers with a successful track record of deploying multiple successful TV applications across multiple app ecosystems. We don't believe in traditional approaches, we take charge and craft new client solutions using innovative and leading edge technologies.

Here's the impact you'll make and what we'll accomplish together

Strategic Technical Leadership: create industry-leading end-to-end customer experiences for next-gen video and digital home solutions, incorporating superior performance, reliability and flexibility by design Cross-Platform Innovation: Establish unified architectural patterns and frameworks that enable consistent experiences across Web, Smart TV, Android TV, and Apple platforms while optimizing for each platform's unique capabilities Team Enablement: Contribute to an inclusive, knowledgeable and highly motivated team, leveraging Agile to frequently deliver valuable software to market while providing architectural guidance that accelerates development velocity DevOps Excellence: Help drive a high-performance DevOps culture focused on end to end responsibility, collaboration, operational visibility and continuous improvement - delivering on critical metrics and exceeding customer expectations Technical Authority: Become a go-to expert on the code components under your responsibility and how they fit into the overall architecture, promoting a seamless solution Future-Ready Solutions: Power future possibilities for our customers and advance a compelling portfolio of technologies and services, from consumer front ends, to streaming and content protection, to user entitlements and payments

Here's how

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The Senior Client Architect has a combination of client development skills, application architecture experience, and the ability to simplify and document complex solutions to guide client development teams with application development, delivery and support.




Lead the architecture, development and maintenance of our next generation solutions on Web, Smart TV, Android TV and Apple device platforms Translate business requirements into cost effective technical solutions Provide direction for the integration of third-party cloud components and APIs Enforce standards and best practices for client architecture and development Act as adviser on Web, Smart TV, Android TV and Apple platforms client development to internal and external stakeholders Manage technical risk: Understand and articulate the impact of architecture decisions Identify opportunities for architectural improvements considering the current industry landscape Have a hands-on and mindful approach to complex challenges Research new trends and technologies on Web, Smart TV, Android TV, Apple, OTT and video streaming Mentor and train developers

Qualifications

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You're the missing piece of the puzzle with these skills:

7+ years experience architecting, designing and developing client applications for multiple device platforms, including Web, Smart TV, Android TV, and Apple device platforms. Strong background on software architecture, software design, cloud, and implementation of carrier grade client solutions. Ability to design, build and manage CI/CD pipelines. Experience with TV (IPTV / OTT), DRM technologies, and video analytics. Experience with Kotlin Multiplatform or other multiplatform development technologies. Experience with public cloud (AWS, GCP). Experience with streaming video technologies (DASH, HLS) and video players. Experience with leading third party analytics tools and services.. Strong work ethic, positive attitude with the ability to handle multiple tasks and set priorities. Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical details in a business context. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering.

Great to Have:

Experience developing and optimizing applications on resource-constrained devices. Experience with leading teams of external development resources. Experience with Android TV middleware on set-top boxes. Presentation skills to business and technical audiences.


Salary Range: $116,000-$174,000
Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%
Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits such as:


Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both, based on the role's requirements Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills And much more ...

A bit about us

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We're a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.


You'll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We're committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you're helping us make the future friendly.


Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.