Principal Software Engineer - Android in BARCELONA, SpainJob 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.
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.Familiarity 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!Benefits: Comprehensive Healthcare PlansLifestyle programs & Wellness ResourcesFamily Care Benefits & Caregiving SupportEmployee Referral ProgramAll 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.
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Business Area: Dow Jones - Technology
Job Category: Software Product Engineering
Union Status: Non-Union role
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