Job Description:

Manager, Software Engineering - Mobile
Dow Jones Barcelona, Spain - ITD5027 - Manager, Software Engineering

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 Manager in Software Engineering, you will lead and support a team of engineers, ensuring the efficiency and quality of deliverables throughout the software development lifecycle. You will track team performance, adjust processes and timelines as needed, and provide regular feedback on career growth and progression. This role involves effective delegation, independent decision-making, and active involvement in technical discussions and project management.

You Will:

• Oversee and enhance team productivity by delegating tasks effectively, managing performance, and providing career development feedback.
• Lead technical discussions and drive decisions, while managing the technical aspects of the product roadmap and contributing to bug fixes and small features.
• Partner with product teams to manage scope and deliverables, focus on high-impact projects, and lead recruiting efforts to determine team headcount.

You Have:

• +7 years of experience, with a strong background in iOS and/or Android native mobile development.
• At least 1 year of experience managing mobile engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with mobile development technologies, such as Kotlin and Jetpack Compose for Android, or Swift and SwiftUI for iOS.
• Proficiency in data structures, system design, design patterns, and API design, with familiarity in MVP or MVVM architectures, declarative UI, Git, and DevOps practices.
• A full-stack background is highly desirable, with additional knowledge of cloud services, GraphQL, Firebase, and other relevant technologies being a plus.
• Strong ability to drive technical decisions, manage project scope, and collaborate with product teams to align technical solutions with business goals.
• A passion for news and the ability to introduce innovative ideas and technologies, with a background in journalism considered advantageous.

Our Benefits

• This role has a 10% annual bonus

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans for you and your family (paid by Dow Jones)

• Extra paid Time Off (30 days of holidays/year)

• Possibility to work remotely for 3 months/year (desplazamiento program) or one week of remote work per quarter

• Meal benefit with Pluxee (171€/month on top of your salary)

• Retirement Plans (Dow Jones will pay 2% of a members Pensionable Salary and match employee contribution up to a maximum of 3 %).

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• Well-being Resources (200 USD allowance per quarter, Classpass, etc.)

• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

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This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including women, people with disabilities, and those from underrepresented groups.

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Business Area:

Dow Jones - Technology

Job Category:

Software Product Engineering

Union Status:

Non-Union / A clear and likely internal candidate

 

Base Pay Range: 70,000 € - 90,000 €

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.