Sobre este puesto de Senior iOS Engineer en The Economist Group
Who we are
Since 1843, The Economist Group has championed independence, excellence and openness, helping people understand and tackle the critical challenges shaping the world. Today, we are building on that legacy as a global media and information-services company powered by digital innovation, analytical rigour and evidence-based insight.
Across our three businesses -The Economist, Economist Enterprise and Economist Education - we deliver trusted analysis and insights to individuals and organisations in more than 170 countries. United by a shared purpose to drive progress, we empower decision-makers to make sense of change and chart a course through an increasingly complex world.
As a colleague, you will be part of a culture that values ideas, encourages ownership and holds itself to high standards. We invest in people who are curious, thoughtful and adaptable, whether they are launching new products, reporting on global events or harnessing emerging technologies such as AI to improve how we work. Here, fresh thinking is taken seriously, ambition is matched by integrity, and great work is recognised. Working across disciplines, geographies and perspectives, we are united by a commitment to innovation, excellence and creating meaningful impact.
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Our team of 450 colleagues across Technology, Product and Data is at the heart of The Economist Group’s digital-first agenda. Together, we design, build and optimise the digital products, platforms and data capabilities that power our business and reach millions of people around the world. Whether you're an engineer, product manager, designer, data scientist or analyst, you'll work on products that have real-world impact. From enhancing economist.com and developing new products for Economist Intelligence to creating personalised experiences and applying AI to solve complex challenges, you'll help shape how consumers, businesses and government leaders access trusted insights. Working in cross-functional teams, we combine engineering excellence, product thinking and data expertise to solve meaningful problems, experiment with new technologies and continuously improve the experiences we create. It's an opportunity to do challenging, purposeful work alongside curious, collaborative colleagues, while helping drive sustainable growth for one of the world's most trusted brands.
The role
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, iOS, to help design and build high-quality mobile experiences. In this role, you will contribute across the iOS stack, shaping performant, scalable, and maintainable applications used by a global audience. You will work closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver impactful features, while also contributing to architectural decisions and improving engineering practices.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable iOS applications using Swift and modern frameworks such as SwiftUI.
- Contribute to the evolution of application architecture, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate with Product and Design to deliver high-quality, user-centric features.
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks, improving responsiveness and efficiency across the app.
- Contribute to code quality through reviews, shared standards, and best practices.
- Support improvements in testing, CI/CD, and release processes.
- Work closely with backend and cross-platform teams to deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions.
- Mentor engineers and contribute to raising the engineering bar within the team
Who you are
- Professional experience in iOS development.
- Strong proficiency in Swift and modern iOS frameworks (e.g. SwiftUI, UIKit).
- Experience building and maintaining production-grade mobile applications.
- Solid understanding of mobile architecture patterns and best practices.
- Experience with performance optimisation, debugging, and memory management.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and mobile observability.
- Ability to contribute to technical discussions and influence design decisions.
- Strong communication skills and a sense of ownership
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Working Arrangements
The majority of our roles operate on a hybrid working pattern, with 3+ days office attendance required.
AI usage for your application
We are an innovative organisation that encourages the use of technology. We recognise that candidates may utilise AI tools to support with their job application process. However, it is essential that all information you provide truthfully and accurately reflects your own experience, skills, and qualifications.
What we offer
Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance. It includes a highly competitive pension or 401(k) plan, private health insurance, and 24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
We also offer a range of lifestyle benefits, including our Work From Anywhere program, which allows you to work from any location where you have the legal right to do so for up to 25 days per year. In addition, we provide generous annual and parental leave, as well as dedicated days off for volunteering and even for moving home.
You will also be given free access to all The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more.
