Manager Mobile App Development, Sportsnet

Are you ready to take your career to new heights and be a part of a dynamic team at Rogers Sports & Media? We believe in creativity, innovation, and collaboration in everything we do, and we are looking for people who share this mindset to join us. With a monthly reach of 30 million Canadians, you can help shape the future of sports, news, e-commerce, and entertainment.

At Rogers, we value diversity and inclusivity and believe that every voice matters. Join us today and be a part of a team that is redefining the future of media.

Manager Mobile App Development, Sportsnet

Who we're looking for:

Rogers Sports & Media is rebuilding how millions of fans experience live sports through streaming apps, mobile platforms, and data-rich interfaces.

We're looking for a Development Manager to lead a mobile development team tackling complex technical challenges around live video delivery, real-time sports statistics, and interactive iOS and Android experiences that need to perform flawlessly during peak events. You'll be overseeing the development of scalable systems that power everything from mobile video streaming to live game data and visualizations. You’ll be managing a cross-functional team of iOS, Android, and backend developers in close collaboration with the SN product managers and key internal and external stakeholders.

This is hands-on technical leadership in a fast-paced environment where you'll guide mobile development teams building the video streams and interactive, data-driven experiences that keep fans engaged during major sporting events.

What you'll do:

• Manage and deliver the technical iOS and Android roadmap.
• Perform hands-on coding of mobile solutions using the latest technologies, tools, SDKs and frameworks.
• Provide leadership to a team of iOS and Android developers, as well as mobile app backend developers and QA, and work collaboratively across teams to deliver development initiatives.
• Work closely with business and product teams to deliver the best user experience for our customers.
• Hire, coach, develop and retain competent and engaged staff to achieve personal, professional and corporate objectives.
• Accountable for end-to-end delivery of features, enhancements and projects.
• Provide estimates and high-level solutions.
• Implement processes, best practices, and tools allow for multiple paths of delivery.
• Development culture and developer experience.
• Be the leading voice for proper mobile architecture practices.
• Maintain and improve existing in market apps.
• Participate in regular code reviews.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (Daily scrums, backlog grooming, sprint planning, etc.).

What you bring:

• You have previous experience as a manager with excellent people management skills and the ability to hire and grow a talented team of developers.
• Experience leading developers across all levels.
• Ability to mentor other developers.
• Have shipped and supported multiple apps.
• Experience with Java, Kotlin, iOS and Android SDKs, and frameworks
• Experience with CICD, Jenkins, XCode Cloud, Github Workflows
• Solid communication skills

What's in it for you?

We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including:

• Discounts:
  Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores.
• Company matching contributions to charities you support

Growth & Development Opportunities:

• Self-driven career development programs (E.g. MyPath program)
• Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest

Wellness Programs:

• Homewood employee & family assistance program
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions o Low or no-cost fitness membership with access to virtual classes

Our commitment to the environment and diversity:

• Work for an organization committed to environmental protection
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2
  
  SLGBTQIA+,…