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Software Developer II

CNN1 day ago
Kanata, Ontario
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

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.

We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN.

To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on  Instagram  and  X !

What You'll Do:

  • Write clean, maintainable code using JavaScript , TypeScript , and Python
  • Work with AWS services like RDS Aurora Postgres , OpenSearch , ECS , SQS , and Elasticache Redis
  • Help maintain and update infrastructure, including applying security patches and service upgrades in both production and lower environments
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to develop and test complete features
  • Contribute to all phases of Agile development: scrum ceremonies , planning , retrospectives , and demos
  • Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and hands-on pairing to support team goals
  • Ensure timely task delivery by communicating clearly, identifying blockers early, and collaborating effectively across teams

What You'll Bring:

  • 2–5 years of experience in software development, ideally with backend or cloud services
  • Proficiency in JavaScript , TypeScript , or Python
  • Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS , especially core services (Postgres, OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, Redis, ECS, SQS)
  • Comfortable using Git , Docker , and the command line for development and deployment
  • Familiarity with writing and maintaining integration tests
  • Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including design patterns , code reviews , and monitoring/alerting practices
  • A strong desire to learn, take initiative, and work in a collaborative environment
  • Solid verbal and written communication skills

Bonus Points:

  • Experience configuring Datadog alerts and metrics
  • Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Exposure to CI/CD pipelines , DevOps practices, or on-call/escalation workflows
  • Experience with A/B testing platforms or Fastly edge cloud platform
  • Interest in improving developer workflows and team engineering practices

Additional Information

 

 

On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom

here

.

 

 

Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment  

likely will

  transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation,  

you’ll

  have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world’s premier entertainment brands.

 

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 a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. 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.

About CNN

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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CNN Worldwide is a portfolio of more than two dozen news and information services across cable, satellite, radio, wireless devices and the Internet in more than 200 countries worldwide.

Domestically, CNN reaches more individuals on television, the web and mobile devices than any other TV news organization in the United States. Internationally, CNN is the most widely distributed news channel reaching more than 260 million households abroad; and, the CNN Digital Network is consistently the No.1 current events and news destination on the web.

CNN International is the most watched global 24-hour news network. CNN International can be seen in more than 260 million television households in more than 200 countries and territories through a network of 38 satellites. Since September 1997, CNN International has been regionalized into five separate regions: CNN International Europe / Middle East / Africa, CNN International Asia Pacific, CNN International South Asia, CNN International Latin America and CNN International North America.

Additionally, CNN Newsource is the world's most extensively utilized news service partnering with hundreds of local and international news organizations around the world. CNN is division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., a Time Warner Company.