Software Engineer - Mobile and Web Platforms
The Irish Times Group is Ireland’s leading independent quality news publishing organisation. The core activity of The Irish Times Group has evolved from six day print publishing to a seven day multiplatform news publisher with a market leading position in the development of subscriptions and maximising revenues. We focus on producing quality content for our readers, providing media solutions for customers and we continue to grow and evolve in a fastpaced changing media landscape.
The Company is owned by The Irish Times Trust and is managed by The Irish Times DAC. In recent years, the Irish Times Group expanded its interests to include the Irish Examiner, The Echo, Regional newspapers, in addition to the Citywest print facility, Recruitireland.com, MyHome.ie, RIP.ie, The Gloss and Score Beo.
The Role
We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join our development team as we modernize our mobile applications and web platforms. You will work on cuttingedge mobile experiences that deliver news and journalism to hundreds of thousands of readers across our digital platforms.
You will collaborate closely with our Engineering Manager and development team to build, optimize, and maintain React Native applications. You will contribute to features that serve our diverse readership, from breaking news alerts to indepth investigative journalism, while ensuring highperformance standards in today's competitive digital media landscape.
This role offers a unique opportunity for a software developer to grow their skills in a dynamic media environment, working with modern technologies and contributing to meaningful projects that inform and engage communities.
Responsibilities will include;
- Develop and maintain crossplatform mobile applications using React Native and Expo for iOS and Android
- Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate wireframes into functional mobile interfaces
- Integrate with backend APIs to deliver dynamic content, user authentication, and realtime updates
- Participate in code reviews providing and incorporating constructive feedback
- Contribute to development workflows and continuous integration processes
- Integrate with CMS systems particularly ArcXP for articles, multimedia content, and breaking news
- Implement media streaming optimization for images, videos, and audio content
- Support subscription and paywall functionality including user authentication and premium content access
Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 3 5 years of professional software development experience with at least 2 years in mobile application development
- Strong JavaScript/TypeScript proficiency with solid understanding of modern ES6+ features and async programming
- Handson React Native experience with app store deployments and crossplatform development understanding
- Expo development workflow knowledge including EAS Build and OvertheAir updates
- Node.js backend integration experience including REST API consumption and authentication handling
- Mobile app architecture understanding including state management (Redux, Context API) and navigation
- Version control proficiency with Git workflows and collaborative development
- Performance optimization knowledge including memory management and bundle optimization
- Agile development experience with sprint planning and iterative development
Please send your CV through the Apply below or email susan.cox@irishtimes.com. We will have a closing date of 12pm on October 6th for applications.
The Irish Times Group operate a Hybrid working policy.
Our benefits include, Health Insurance contribution, Pension Contribution, Sick Leave Cover, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Irish Times & Irish Examiner Premium Digital Subscription, Income Protection Policy, Corporate Gym Membership discounts, Free Digital GP and Life Assurance Policy.
