Key Performance Areas

Job Title: Mobile App Developer
Department: Operations
Job purpose: We are looking for a senior mobile app developer to lead the design, development and maintenance
of Android and iPhone apps. The developer will lead the entire app lifecycle right from concept stage
until delivery and post launch support. Apps will be mainly content based and integrated closely with
the web sites. In addition to delivering the product the successful candidate will be heavily involved in
driving the mobile strategy globally.
Reporting line: Development Manager
Working relationships (internal/external):
Product Development Managers – Internal Customer, working with the Brand Product Development teams to develop ideas
concepts and solutions that help the brand meet their objectives
Developers – working very closely with the global development/ engineering teams responsible for the web sites
Project Managers – working very closely with project managers effectively working across multiple projects and delivering
to deadlines
Main tasks and responsibilities:
Acting as lead iOS and/ or Android developer. Depending on the skills set can be lead on one platform and play a supporting
role across the other
Working closely with another mobile app developer leading the other platform development
Deliver across the entire app life cycle –concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support
Working directly with developers and product managers to conceptualise, build, test and realise products
Gather requirements around functionality and translate those requirements into elegant functional solutions
Build prototypes at tech scoping stage of projects
Working along the web developers to create and maintain a robust framework to support the apps
Working with the front end developers to build the interface with focus on usability features
Create compelling device specific user interfaces and experiences
Standardising the platform and in some cases apps to deliver across multiple brands with minimal duplication of effort
Optimising performance for the apps
Keep up to date on the latest industry trends in the mobile technologies
Explain technologies and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Attend industry events/ conference – both attending and presenting
Person specification:
Proven commercial software development experience – desktop and mobile
Published examples of mobile applications on the App store or the Android market
Excellent knowledge in information architecture, human computer interaction and usability design principles
A track record of delivering successful consumer and or business products
Ability to use analytic data and user testing to inform design decision
A passion for new consumer technology and the emerging media landscape
Ability to multi task and good time management skills
Ability to work on their own and as a part of the team
Excellent scoping and estimation skills
Excellent testing/ QA skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to liaise with various departments locally and internationally
Essential skills:
iOS –
Strong OO design and programming skills in Objective-C
Familiar with iOS SDK (UIKit, Cocoa Touch, Core Data, Core Location, etc)
Familiar with xcode
Android –
Strong OO design and programming skills in Java (J2EE/ J2ME)
Familiar with the Android SDK
Knowledge of SQLite, MySQL or similar database management system
Familiar with Eclipse
Common –
Understanding of other compiled languages
Experience on web service integration (SOAP, REST, JSON, XML)
Experience of development using web technologies
Good understanding of OO programming and design patterns
Good understanding of HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax and PHP
Experience building web and native apps
Experience using social media APIs
Ads integration using a 3rd party ad server (DART)
Using version control (e.g. SVN)
Excellent debugging and optimisation skills
Desirable skills:
LAMP development experience
PHP frameworks (e.g. Zend)
PHP template engines (e.g. Smarty)
Creative design skills
Working with a content management system
Working in a media/ publishing environment
Competencies for success:
Creativity
Learning on the Fly
Technical Learning
Action Orientated
Dealing with Ambiguity
Presentation Skills
Peer Relationships
Time Management
Written Communications
Problem Solving
To apply for this position, please email your CV, a covering letter stating your salary expectations and example of published
work to ukhr.recruitment@cbsinteractive.com. Please state clearly in the subject line which post you are applying for