Backend Developer

Description:

Backend Developer (French Services) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:

Contractee Long-Term (Durée déterminée)

Position Language Requirement:

French

Language Skills:

French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:

2026-04-14 11:59 PM

This position will not be filled until consideration has been made by the CBC/Radio-Canada / APS Workforce Adjustment Committee.

This is a hybrid position with a mix of in-office and remote work. Work arrangements will be discussed with hiring managers per departmental guidelines.

Why This Role Is Important

Reporting to the project’s technical manager, you’ll join the Digital Media team where a major initiative is underway to modernize Radio-Canada’s digital ecosystem and make it more resilient in an evolving media environment. This work will be carried out in close co-operation with various departments and will help shape the public broadcaster’s future.

Working closely with product managers, the architect and the technical manager, you’ll ensure the smooth development of the product within your area of expertise. You’ll also co-ordinate the technical efforts required to deliver new features, while adhering to the norms, standards and practices set by the development management team, such as creating automated tests and documentation.

When you work for CBC/Radio-Canada, you’re not only joining the undisputed leader in expressing Canadian culture — you’re also participating in its digital revolution. Here, you’ll find a stimulating, state-of-the-art and team-focused work environment.

Perks you can look forward to:
 

• Flexible work schedules, allowing you to prioritize yourself, your family and your work.
• Work-from-home opportunities.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology.
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
• Opportunities to become a member of our Employee Resource Groups.
• Mentorship opportunities, where you can learn from the best in the industry and help coach new talent.
• A creative and dynamic work environment, where your ideas and contributions can be heard, valued and respected.
• A supportive management team committed to upholding the highest standards of diversity and inclusivity.
• An environment that favours experimentation and an iterative approach in order to achieve the highest form of technical innovation.
   

How You Will Make An Impact
 

• Designing and/or modifying reusable components for Radio-Canada’s digital platforms.
• Designing and/or modifying presentation APIs in conjunction with back-end specialists.
• Ensuring compliance with standards and monitoring product quality throughout the project.
• Keeping up with the latest trends in the various digital development fields.
• Being proactive and suggesting solutions to challenges that arise.
• Participating in Agile Scrum activities in order to review progress on projects in production and make the necessary corrections/adjustments, or to gauge the results of completed projects.
• Ensuring that internally developed applications perform well and can meet high demand.
• Participating in sprint planning, retros and application deployments.
• Helping review and deploy code for the solution.
   

What You Bring
 

• University or college degree/diploma, or equivalent experience.
• Three or more years’ relevant experience.
• Proficient with NodeJS.
• Proficiency with MongoDB/Redis.
• Proficiency with TypeScript/JavaScript.
• Thorough understanding of REST API and GraphQL (Apollo) principles.
• Server optimization and monitoring experience.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes and Azure Cloud an asset.
• Experience developing complex, high-performance web apps.
• Experience with an Agile methodology.
• Good general knowledge and high degree of curiosity.
• Ability to be thorough, self-reliant and resourceful.
• Excellent stress management and prioritization skills.
• Analytical and conceptual mind.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Solid command of French.
• Working knowledge of English (spoken and written) an asset.