Software Engineer (Mobile Apps)

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands. 

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

The Video Technology Team at Nine Digital are a high-performing group of developers, designers, and product managers building the next generation of online TV in Australia. Our users are passionate about TV, and we’re passionate about creating new ways for them to connect and engage with their favourite Channel Nine shows. The Mobile Apps Team is an agile software development team with the core responsibility of building out Nine’s applications for Android and iOS mobiles. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and backend developers to translate requirements into functional and intuitive mobile applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following best practices, including component reusability and state management.
• Debug and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical issues in the application.
• Integrate third-party APIs and libraries, ensuring seamless functionality and user experience.
• Perform thorough testing of mobile applications, including unit testing, integration testing, and debugging across various devices and platforms.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to project standards.

• Computer Science degree or equivalent experience.
• Advanced technical knowledge of JavaScript frameworks, React.js and TypeScript.
• Strong grasp of OO/functional design, refactoring and similar techniques to create modular, testable and maintainable solutions.
• Understanding of service-oriented architecture and RESTful web services.
• Sound knowledge of defensive coding practices to address common security vulnerabilities.
• Understanding of working in agile environments such as Scrum or Kanban.
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) and test automation.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Desirable experience and skills

• React Native
• Android and iOS development (Swift or Kotlin)

• Experience working in agile (kanban or scrum)

How we work

At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team. 

Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers.
• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.
• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads.
• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription.

More info at Nine Careers.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.

Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.