Job Description
Responsibilities
At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It's our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU's vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news, and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It's what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.
GolfNow, a division of Golf Channel is the internet's largest online tee time reservation service, trusted by more than 1.5 million golfers. Using leading-edge technology, GolfNow provides more ways for golfers to stay connected to their favorite golf courses and tee times through the web, e-mail, and mobile applications. As a partner to golf courses, GolfNow provides turnkey solutions to their operations (www.golfnowsolutions.com) with the main areas of focus on:
• Online marketing and distribution of tee times
• Web hosting, development, and customer management solutions
• Revenue optimization, database expansion and other course products
Description:
The Lead Mobile Engineer takes direct responsibility for developing applications for mobile platforms including phone and tablet form factors for the business. This role participates in all aspects of the mobile application life cycle from imagining to delivery.
In undertaking the key responsibilities of the role, the Lead Mobile manager will;
• Be responsible for the design and development of mobile B2B and B2C applications.
• Design and deliver apps based on business requirements.
• Assist in creating an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture.
• Work proactively to ensure smooth team operations and effective collaboration.
• Research and develop bleeding edge solutions using the latest device capabilities.
• Manage end user expectations and gain user acceptance of all project deliverables.
• Participate in code walkthroughs as needed to ensure quality.
• Participate in security governance for PCI and PII.
• Build software prototypes and deliver in a fast-paced iterative process.
• Implement technology or frameworks for feedback loops using A/B testing on properties.
• Implement methods to capture measurements of usage and conversions.
• Create automated unit test cases and test data.
• Test and debug code.
• Build trust and cooperation between IT, internal clients, and external vendors.
• Work with marketplaces to deliver applications.
• Create or recommend better tools to improve and expedite application delivery.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
• 3+ years' experience in Android Development and/or iOS Development.
• At least one application that has been distributed in a major online marketplace (Google Play or Apple's App Store).
• Experience with technologies such as Objective C, C#, C++, JNI (Java Native Interface)
• Experience integrating directly into GPS, Cameras, Microphone, etc.
• Self-reliant hacker
• Quick adoption of new systems and languages
• Adept to writing unit tests and testable code and working under distributed version control (preferably Git).
• Understanding of the key factors in a quality mobile UI/UX design.
• Have strong working knowledge of the iOS or Android platforms (bonus points for both)
Desired Characteristics
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• A passion for all things tech and proactively keeping abreast of ongoing advances in mobile technology.
• Excellent Communication, verbal and written.
• Ability to understand a pre-existing complex code base.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:
o Ecommerce.
o in-app purchases.
o Gaming apps.
o Xamarin tools.
o Building apps that integrate with web services.
o Point of Sale systems.
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