About the Job
We are searching for a Senior iOS/tvOS Software Developer to join the CNN Mobile and Connected TV (CTV) Engineering Teams. They are an individual contributor, self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision, and is typically expected to take on the most difficult technical challenges. The Senior Developer will contribute to the technical direction, supporting the Principal Engineers/Architects in defining the technology strategy and implementation. He/she will provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced developers. We need our engineers to be versatile and always eager to tackle new problems while working in a fun, collaborative and fast-paced environment. /p>
The Senior iOS/tvOS Software Developer contributes to mobile and CTV technology strategy, architecture, best practices, and choice of tools and technology stack across iOS and tvOS app platforms, supporting backend APIs, CI/CD tools, and testing automation. They ensure technical execution and release of CNNs mobile and CTV apps to end consumers. They partner with Product, Design and Delivery Leaders to help teams deliver on product initiatives and operational execution.
About the Team
This is a great opportunity for an individual that is passionate about building mobile and CTV apps for News audiences. Our team builds innovative and creative user experiences taking advantage of the latest features and technologies that CNN has to offer.
The Daily
- Architect and build intuitive, simple and elegantly designed mobile and CTV apps that people want to use
- Provide support and development of software tools and procedures to extend and enhance the core production pipeline
- Work with multiple departments, including Product, Design, Delivery, Editorial and Engineering to implement CNN Digital consumer experience solutions and apps
- Assist with troubleshooting production problems, root cause analysis, and debugging
- Development and maintenance of existing production systems supporting CNNs digital ecosystem
- Mentor more junior developers
- Ensure software development follows industry best practices, policies and guidelines. Specifically, ensuring that technical solutions are in line with established CNN Digital strategy, standards in respect to architecture, security, corporate governance, coding standards, monitoring, logging, unit test, and service enablement
The Essentials
- BS/MS in computer science (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated advanced understanding of troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, application design, solution development, human factors/usability design, and implementation of projects for major business units or the enterprise
- Minimum 5 years professional development environment
- Strong foundation in programming fundamentals such as data structures and algorithms
- Ability to develop new and innovative applications as well as maintaining existing code
- Demonstrated full-stack development experience with mobile and CTV native clients, SDKs, and APIs (Swift/Objective-C, SwiftUI, iOS/tvOS platforms)
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and architecture, specifically experience architecting performant, scalable, and secure mobile and CTV apps
- Hands-on experience with mobile/CTV DevOps CI/CD tools and implementing best practices, including automation of deployment, code signing tools and automated tests. Preferred familiarity with Git and Bitrise.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical cross-functional teams
- Experience building flexible software architecture to accommodate shifting business needs
The Nice to Haves
- Knowledge of Cloud Computing platforms such as Amazon AWS
- General familiarity with database technologies (SQL/RDBMS, NoSQL, GraphDB, etc.)
- Knowledge of or previous experience with VOD is a plus, including experience working with video playback on iOS/tvOS apps
How We Get Things Done
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
