Senior Android Engineer

We are searching for a Senior Level Android Software Engineer to join our Engineering Team. They are an individual contributor, self-directed, able to work with minimal supervision, and is typically expected to take on the most difficult technical challenges. The Senior Engineer will contribute to the technical direction, supporting the Principal Engineers/Architects in defining the technology strategy and implementation. They will provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced developers. We need our engineers to be versatile and always eager to tackle new problems while working in a fun, collaborative and fast-paced environment. The Android Mobile Senior Engineer contributes to mobile tech. strategy, architecture, best practices, and choice of tools and technology stack across Android app platforms, supporting mobile backend APIs, mobile CI/CD tools, and testing automation. They ensure technical execution and release of CNN’s mobile apps to end consumers. They partner with Product, Design and Delivery Leaders to help teams deliver on product initiatives and operational execution. This is a great opportunity for an individual that is passionate about building mobile apps for News audiences. Our team builds innovative and creative user experiences taking advantage of the latest features and technologies that CNN has to offer. Responsibilities include architecting and building intuitive, simple and elegantly designed mobile apps, providing support and development of software tools and procedures to extend and enhance the core production pipeline, working with multiple departments including Product, Design, Delivery, Editorial and Engineering to implement CNN Digital consumer experience solutions and apps, assisting with troubleshooting production problems, root cause analysis, and debugging, development and maintenance of existing production systems supporting CNN’s digital ecosystem, mentoring more junior developers, and ensuring software development follows industry best practices, policies and guidelines. Requirements include BS/MS in computer science or equivalent, minimum 5 years professional development experience, strong foundation in programming fundamentals, demonstrated full-mobile stack development experience with Kotlin/Java, Jetpack Compose, Android platform, expert knowledge of software development methodologies and architecture, hands-on experience with mobile DevOps CI/CD tools, ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical teams, and experience building flexible software architecture. Preferred knowledge includes Cloud Computing platforms such as Amazon AWS and familiarity with database technologies. Warner Bros. Discovery embraces inclusion and equal opportunity employment. Compensation range is $119,700.00 - $222,300.00 per year plus bonuses and benefits.