Job Description:
Principal Software Development Engineer - iOS Dow Jones Barcelona, Spain [Job ID]
About Our Organization:
Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile, and live events. With unrivaled quality content for over 130 years, Dow
Jones has one of the world’s largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, MarketWatch, and more. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).
About the Team:
Our Technology team drives the evolution of our Technology, Engineering, Data, Product and User Experience functions. With a keen focus on delivering cutting-edge solutions, we shape the digital landscape for our customers, readers, and users. From revolutionizing visuals to optimizing tools and harnessing the power of data, mobile, video, and social platforms, our team is committed to providing a seamless and immersive experience across all touchpoints. Collaborating closely with our newsrooms and strategic partners, we spearhead the development of groundbreaking products and technologies.
About the Role:
This role is within the Mobile Team, responsible for building next-generation mobile apps for premium Dow Jones brands. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will guide a team of engineers to enhance the efficiency of mobile-specific technical models across multiple product teams. You will lead efforts in modernizing legacy systems and integrating advanced technologies, including cloud services. Your role will focus on maximizing delivery and application performance, enabling the team to achieve milestones efficiently. Additionally, you will ensure that new tech stacks contribute positively, either through improved performance or by advancing business objectives.
You Will:
● Enhance team efficiency by driving initiatives and introducing new technologies, including practices like Cross Knowledge Training.
● Translate business requirements into technical specifications and make informed decisions on technology adoption, infrastructure, and cost impacts. ● Document and communicate infrastructure and design decisions to both business and technical stakeholders, ensuring clear ownership and accountability for projects.
You Have:
● Six years of iOS native mobile development experience
● Strong hands-on experience with Swift and SwiftUI
● Familiarity with data structures, system design, and design patterns ● Proficiency in API design, MVVM, declarative UI, Git, and DevOps ● Full-stack background is a plus, with familiarity in cloud services, GraphQL, Firebase, etc.
● Passion for news and creativity in introducing new ideas and technologies ● Background in journalism is advantageous
Our Benefits:
● Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
● Paid Time Off
● Retirement Plans
● Comprehensive Insurance Plans
● Lifestyle programs & Wellness Resources
● Education Benefits
● Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
● Commuter Transit Program
● Subscription Discounts
● Employee Referral Program
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets .
Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, please reach out to us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable
Accommodation" in the subject line. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Reasonable accommodation: Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at [email protected]. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
Business Area:
Dow Jones - Technology
Job Category:
Software Product Engineering
Union Status:
Non-Union role
Top Skills
What We Do
When you join Dow Jones, you become part of the most dynamic, creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a global leader in news and business intelligence, we're newswires, websites, newspapers, apps, newsletters, databases, magazines, and video --including some of the widest-read and most-respected brands, like The Wall Street Journal, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch, Financial News, DJX, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones VentureSource.
Our products inform the discussions and decisions that are vital to the world's commerce, while our databases make the business world more transparent. We continually develop technology to transform information into insight and prosperity. We enlighten and inspire audiences around the globe with authoritative, differentiated and trusted content.