Warner Bros. Discovery
Media
StaffSoftwareDeveloper,iOS
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“Staff Software Developer, iOS at Warner Bros. Discovery. Skills: iOS Development, tvOS Development, Cloud Architecture, DevOps. Provide technical leadership. Lead technical direction”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure technical execution and release of CNN’s mobile apps to end consumers; Help teams deliver on product initiatives and operational execution
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root-cause analysis; Debugging
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent discipline, 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, At least 10 years of experience within a professional development environment, 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-mobile stack development experience (mobile native client and SDK, build CI/CD, and APIs), Demonstrated expert knowledge of software development methodologies, practice, and architecture, Experience architecting performant, scalable, secure, and cost optimized cloud solutions on AWS, Hands-on experience with mobile DevOps CI/CD tools and implementing best practices, including automation of code signing tools and automated tests, General familiarity with database technologies (SQL/RDBMS, NoSQL, GraphDB, etc.), 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, Knowledge of Cloud Computing platforms like Amazon AWS, OpenStack, OpenShift
Nice to Have
AWS Professional Certification
What You'll Do.
Provide technical leadership
Lead technical direction
Drive mobile tech strategy
Drive choice of tools
Ensure technical execution
Partner with Delivery Leaders
Architect mobile apps
Provide support for tools
Develop software tools
Enhance production pipeline
Work with multiple departments
Implement consumer experience solutions
Assist troubleshooting production problems
Perform root cause analysis
Debug production issues
Develop existing systems
Maintain existing systems
Mentor junior developers
Ensure software development follows best practices
Ensure solutions align with strategy
Ensure solutions align with standards
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with multiple departments, including Product, Design, Delivery, Editorial and Engineering; Partner with Product, Design and Delivery Leaders; Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with technical and non-technical cross-functional teams
Full Job Description
**_Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of._** **Who We Are…** When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the _storytellers_ bringing our characters to life, the _creators_ bringing them to your living rooms and the _dreamers_ creating what’s next… From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. We are the now and the next. The power behind the people building the future. We are born from the spirit of innovation. We are created from the idea that people around the world want more, need more, deserve more. We are the home of the global digital revolution. We are CNN. To see what it’s like to work at CNN, follow @WBDLife on [Instagram](http://instagram.com/wbdlife) and [X](http://twitter.com/wbdlife)! **Your New Role...** As the Staff Software Developer, you will provide technical leadership for the development team. You are an individual contributor, self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision, and is typically expected to take on the most difficult technical challenges. You will lead the technical direction, supporting the Principal Engineers and Architects in defining the technology strategy and implementation. You will also provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced Developers. We need our Developers to be versatile and always eager to tackle new problems while working in a fun, collaborative and fast-paced environment. The Staff Software Developer for the CNN tvOS team drives mobile tech strategy, architecture, best practices, and choice of tools and technology stack across iOS / tvOS app platforms, supporting mobile b
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