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With a content portfolio like no other media organisation in the country, SBS occupies multiple channels and platforms, and provides a unique opportunity for employees to help make Australia a better place to live.

Mobile Software Engineer

At SBS, we embrace difference, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. 

We also acknowledge the unique contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples make to our society and our workplace through their enduring and continued connection to land, sea, sky and community. 

About Us 

SBS is one of the world's most unique and innovative media organisations, producing trusted, meaningful and engaging content that exists for all Australians to inspire, support and celebrate the diversity of our multicultural society.   

Our purpose, for almost 50 years, has reflected and explored the evolving diversity of Australia, investing in initiatives to deepen our connections with communities, sharing their stories and giving a voice to those often unheard, with the aim of increasing understanding and respect of the differences that make up Australia.  

SBS is a truly distinctive network, showcasing multicultural, multilingual and First Nations stories otherwise untold in the Australian media. 

About the role

This is a full-time 12-month Parental leave contract opportunity with possibility of extension. The role is open for remote working from across all of Australia.

Our audience is growing, and we are looking for an experienced Mobile Software Engineer with a strong background in Apple platforms to contribute with the development of our iOS and tvOS applications for SBS On Demand.

You will be joining a progressive organisation with a team of Mobile, Backend and Frontend Developers, Product Managers and UX designers.

You will contribute as a highly autonomous Mobile Software Engineer with great engineering skills in Swift developing for Apple platforms. 

You will also work closely with Product Owners and UXD experts to help them build new features for SBS On Demand.

It’s a great opportunity to join a motivated team working with cutting edge technologies, whilst doing it for the greater purpose of the Australian community.

 

 About you

The right candidate for the role will have strong experience in Apple platforms, with a deep understanding of the mobile ecosystem. Experience working with video streaming applications will be highly regarded. You will be experienced working within an agile team to ensure we are prioritising the delivery of high-quality products. 

This is a unique opportunity to combine your interest in media and entertainment with your drive to innovate and achieve results. In return you can expect a supportive environment within a dynamic media organisation.

Preferably, you will have:
  • Minimum 3 years software engineering experience in a relevant role.
  • Experience in mobile application development using Swift and SwiftUI.
  • Familiarity with design patterns like MVVM, Clean Architecture.
  • Experience with TDD principals.
  • Experience with RESTful API integration.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Experience with software development tools such as Git, JIRA, etc.
  • Experience with mobile app analytics, performance optimisation, and continuous integration.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
  • Basic understanding of UI/UX design principles / Apple Human Interface Guidelines

Desirable

  • Previous experience working on Video on Demand applications.
  • Experience with cross-platform solutions using Kotlin Multiplatform.
  • Proven architectural design skills and able to find creative scalable solutions to difficult problems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field.
  • Experience with build tools such as Bitbucket Pipelines, Bitrise, GitHub Actions, or similar.

Do you feel like you meet most but perhaps not all of the above criteria? We encourage you to apply for the position anyway.

Some of the reasons to consider working with us
  • The people! We truly celebrate and welcome difference at SBS and encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work & you’ll be part of one of the most inclusive companies in Australia!
  • The culture and the engagement of our workforce! 93% of our employees have stated that they are proud to work for SBS!  
  • We offer a range of benefits from, health care checks, salary packaging, Employee Assistance Programme, flexible work arrangements and discounted gym membership nationally with Fitness Pass. 
  • We’re agile and innovative in the way we work, as well as being a trusted and established brand. At SBS we have been broadcasting for over 40 years and our future is packed with many more exciting developments!
  • We also love to promote from within! We have allocated training funds to do just that and help bridge the gaps when moving from role to role.

Want to learn more? Then hit apply and take the first step to applying not just for another job but a possible whole new career in a purpose led organisation.

 For other opportunities within our organisation please visit our careers website SBS Careers - Working at SBS

 

Reasonable adjustments
SBS recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and put your skills forward for consideration. If we can make some adjustments to the SBS recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, then please contact careers@sbs.com.au and let us know.

Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times and more.


To find out more about reasonable adjustments with SBS, please view our video here. 

We are shortlisting applications as they come in, so don’t delay, apply today!

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