Warner Bros. Discovery
Connected TV
Manager,SoftwareDevelopment
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“Manager, Software Development at Warner Bros. Discovery. Skills: People management, iOS development, Connected TV apps. Lead, mentor, and manage a team. Support developers by coaching”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Direct experience managing and growing engineering team members, Experience with hiring and onboarding new team members, Experience building, testing, shipping, and maintaining highly performant consumer applications that adhere to coding best practices, Demonstrated success in working with a team to deliver high quality software in an iterative, predictable and sustainable way
Nice to Have
Demonstrated success in rapidly learning new technologies, languages, or frameworks, Familiarity with a wide range of connected TV development languages (Swift, Kotlin, Brightscript), JavaScript frameworks, and platforms (tvOS, Android TV, FireTV, Roku, LG, and Samsung), Hands-on experience with DevOps CI/CD tools and implementing best practices, including automation of deployment, code signing tools and automated tests, Preferred familiarity with Git and Bitrise, You are excited to learn and ready to lead new challenges, You are excited to mentor and grow engineers, You are an excellent communicator capable of leading technical conversations with non-technical peers, You are excited to add positively to the culture of CNN, both from an interpersonal level and from a code improvement standpoint
What You'll Do.
Support developers by coaching
Facilitate team ceremonies
Lead design discussions
Contribute technically by performing code reviews
Provide guidance with implementation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with cross functional partners and stakeholders; Work with teams across the organization; Connect genuinely with teammates
Communication Scope
Excellent written and oral communication skills; Effectively communicating with a wide range of technical and non-technical job functions; Leading technical conversations with non-technical peers
Process & Methodology
Planning, Technical planning, High level planning, Roadmaps
Full Job Description
**_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](http://instagram.com/wbdlife) and [X](http://twitter.com/wbdlife)! The CNN Connected TV App team is hiring a Software Development Manager. This is a great opportunity for an individual that is passionate about building innovative Connected TV apps for News audiences. As a Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for people management on a team of 8 developers, delivering engaging products for our audiences, and setting technical direction. You will provide support for the individuals you manage to advance their careers and give them the valuable feedback they need to grow. You will help identify stretch goals, areas of growth, and opportunities for them to shine within the organization. As a technical leader directly on the team, you will work with cross functional partners and stakeholders on activities such as planning, technical strategy, quality and delivery, with the ultimate goal of deliver
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