Overview

We are growing the digital technology team to power the future of digital news and promote quality journalism.  We’re looking for a smart and talented software engineer who wants to contribute to the future of journalism and fit into our culture of collaboration and innovation.

As a senior iOS engineer, you will help enhance tronc's iOS mobile applications for properties like the LA Times, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun and other publications.

Responsibilities

• Works as part of a team to communicate, plan, design, develop, document, and implement high quality software solutions within the required timeframes using an Agile Software Development Methodology.
• Works on the most complex components of core systems with little or no guidance
• Consistently delivers excellent work results
• Mentors less-experienced team members
• Assist key stakeholders (i.e. software engineers, application support, operations, vendors) in troubleshooting issues as they arise
• Must be available for non-business hours support and work when necessary
• Participate in department and interdepartmental projects as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Must have Minimum of 6-8+ years of experience as a software engineer
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, practices, and procedures, with an emphasis on Agile methodologies (XP or Scrum).
• A deep familiarity with Swift, Objective-C, Cocoa Touch, and UIKit
• Experience working with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, Core Graphics, and Core Text.
• Prior Experience with multiple mobile (and tablet) apps on Apple App Store.
• Experience developing Android applications is a plus.
• Experience with XML, JSON, REST based web services.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Requires a customer service orientation and competence in response to vendors and staff during system development, implementation, and problem resolution.
• Ability to solve critical issues & work well under pressure
• Must be available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week on an emergency basis for troubleshooting.
• Must be able to participate in occasional travel to other business units, vendors, or client sites.