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Job Description:
Principal Software Development Engineer - Android 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 Android native Mobile development experience.
● Strong hands-on experience with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. ● Familiar with data structure, system design, design patterns, API designs, MVP or MVVM, declarative UI, Git, and DevOps.
● Full stack background is a huge plus. Familiarity with cloud services, GraphQL, Firebase, etc is a plus.
● A passion for news and creativity to introduce new ideas and technologies. If you have a background in journalism, even better!
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 TalentResourceTeam@dowjones.com. 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. 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 talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. 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
Since 1882, Dow Jones has been finding new ways to bring information to the world’s top business entities. Beginning as a niche news agency in an obscure Wall Street basement, Dow Jones has grown to be a worldwide news and information powerhouse, with prestigious brands including The Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Barron’s, MarketWatch and Financial News.
This longevity and success is due to a relentless pursuit of accuracy, depth and innovation, enhanced by the wisdom of past experience and a solid grasp on the future ahead. More than its individual brands, Dow Jones is a modern gateway to intelligence, with innovative technology, advanced data feeds, integrated solutions, expert research, award-winning journalism and customizable apps and delivery systems to bring the information that matters most to customers, when and where they need it, every day.
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Req ID: 43347
