Position Title: Software Developer 2 (Contract Until March 2027)

Employment Type: Full-time Contract| Union

Annual Salary Range: $82,935.17 - $88,804.68

Division: Digital and Innovation

Reports To: Director, Data Science and AI

Location: Toronto, Yonge & Eglinton (On-Site)

Reason for Vacancy: Existing Vacancy

The Opportunity

Would you like to join an amazing team that's supporting Ontario's transformation of learning inside and outside the classroom through digital technology? We are looking for a talented Software Developer 2 to join these exciting projects and help elevate our web presence with the latest technology.
As part of the Data development team, the Software Developer 2 will be working in Python, GraphQL and decoupled systems on AWS Cloud platform and utilizing the latest in Generative AI and Machine Learning technologies. These positions offer a wonderful opportunity to support high-profile projects while gaining valuable experience across micro-service based stacks.

How you will make an impact

• Creates detailed application specifications, develops software, or configures 3rd party off-the shelf software
• Monitors application performance, evaluates, implements, and provides customer support for software applications
• Documents and outlines business processes, application workflows, system components, high-level architecture, and integration points as necessary
• Applies software development methodologies, frameworks - Agile (Scrum or Kanban) or Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) as applicable
• Adheres to coding and development standards and best practices
• Researches, evaluates, and proposes technologies and solutions within established business and technical requirements
• Participates in the departmental processes for project delivery
• Mentors junior developers on the team
• Adopts and stays abreast of new and emerging technologies

What you will bring to TVO

• 3+ years of hands-on professional experience developing large scale, complex web-based applications using both frontend and backend technologies
• Knowledge and experience with the following technologies:
• Backend development usingNodeJS and Python
• JavaScript frameworks such as ReactJS, Vue or Angular
• Web services and APIs (REST, GraphQL)
• Databases such as MySQL, MariaDB, Postgres, MongoDB
• HTML and CSS
• JavaScript frameworks such as ReactJS, Vue or Angular
• GIT version control
• Experience with design systems, e.g., Bootstrap, Material UI.
• Understanding of Web Accessibility (WCAG, ARIA)
• Nice to have:
  
  • NPM, Webpack, Grunt, Gulp, and Yeoman or other build and bundling tools
  • Familiarity with running, building and tweaking Docker containers
  • Familiarity with headless, decoupled and SaaS application architectures.
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, Maven, Selenium, etc.
• Excellent analytical skills, strong problem-solving skills, good communication skills, attention to detail and being a team player
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional setting comprising of various key stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent OR relevant knowledge and experience

TVO & YOU

We are a learning organization. Learning is at the core of everything we do. As part of this commitment, TVO invests in the learning goals of our employees and everyone at TVO commits to developing our own knowledge as well as elevating each other's through peer-to-peer learning, workshops and lunch and learns. All employees have the option to join the Public Service Pension Plan right on day one and we offer an array of services through our Employee and Family Assistance Plan.

A Culture of Inclusion and Belonging

We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to TVO. We have a diverse workforce and are committed to building a culture within the workplace that brings out the best in everyone. As part of our strategic vision, we have adopted five core values; we embrace change, we value bold thinking, we thrive with diverse voices, we are better together, and we honour our commitments. These values anchor how we work and lay the foundation for a workplace that celebrates differences, encourages self-expression and empowers learning, which we know is a key component to our success.

To learn more about us and our culture, please visit us at https://tvo.me/work-with-us/ .

Applications will be accepted until June 11, 2026 at 4:00pm Eastern Standard Time, but we will review applications as they are received. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Please Note:

The posted salary range reflects the target hiring range for the position. Final compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including qualifications, relevant experience, and internal equity.

TVO does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools to screen, assess, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by the hiring team.