Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Profit sharing

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid - 1 day remote per week)
What Youll Do:As anApplication Development Manager for our front-end app development team, you will be essential in designing, developing, and maintaining top-tier front-end applications for our SaaS OTT Video Mobile/TV/Web platforms. Working in close collaboration with cross-functional teams, you will bring creative, scalable mobile solutions to life, contributing to BitKernels mission of delivering innovative streaming experiences for diverse audiences and devices worldwide.
Key ResponsibilitiesWithin a dynamic, agile team, you will:
Design and develop innovative OTT app solutions for video streaming on Mobile (Android/iOS), TV (Tizen/WebOS), and Web platforms.
Leverage AI programming to streamline development processes (e.g., automation, code optimization, or prototyping).
Plan, prototype, and estimate new features, pushing creative solutions beyond traditional limits.
Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code within a shared codebase, integrating modern tools and frameworks.
Partner with designers, backend developers, and product managers to refine features and execute seamlessly.
Explore and apply emerging technologies to enhance development efficiency and app quality.
Work with team members and clients to clarify requirements, ensuring successful project delivery.
Lead small agile teams with a startup mindsetadaptable, fast-moving, and focused on impact.
Must-Have Skills & Experience 10+ years of front-end development experience, with expertise in frameworks supporting diverse UI templates, styles, and brand customizations.
3+ years of development manager experience with successful application development and management.
Proven success building OTT/video applications for Android, iOS, Tizen, WebOS, or Web platforms.
Expertise in AI programming (e.g., using machine learning tools, TensorFlow Lite, or Core ML) to accelerate and enhance development workflows.
Strong experience creating plugin frameworks for modular, adaptable components.
Ability to maintain and evolve existing OTT/video solutions with a forward-thinking approach.
Demonstrated leadership of small agile teams in a startup-like setting, breaking barriers to achieve results.
Passion for mentoring junior engineers, fostering innovation and technical growth.
Current knowledge of mobile, TV, and web app development trends.
Technical Requirements Bachelors degree in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
Specialized Expertise in ONE of the Following:

• Android: Advanced proficiency in Java and the Android SDK, with experience in Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• iOS: Strong skills in Swift and/or Objective-C, with familiarity in SwiftUI or UIKit.
• Web: Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js), HTML5, and CSS3.

Experience integrating with RESTful APIs, JSON, and video player frameworks relevant to your platform of expertise.
Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD tools (e.g., Git, Jenkins).
Proficiency in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) with a startup execution style.
Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written).
Nice-to-Have Skills & Experience Experience with SaaS platforms or live/VOD streaming products.
Cross-platform development skills (e.g., Android, iOS, Smart TV: Tizen, WebOS).
Familiarity with additional platforms beyond your primary expertise (e.g., Android devs with some iOS knowledge).
Knowledge of multimedia protocols (e.g., RTP, RTMP, SRT, UDP, HLS/DASH).
Understanding of encryption (e.g., SHA, AES, DES, RSA, SSL, TLS) and DRM systems (Playready, Widevine, FairPlay).
Mindset Were Looking For Startup Hustle: Excel in fast-paced, ambiguous settings with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
Boundary-Breaking Vision: Challenge norms and pioneer new ways to build world-class apps.
AI-Enhanced Development: Use artificial intelligence to supercharge development efficiency and innovation.

Flexible work from home options available.