Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for an iOS developer responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a range of iOS devices including mobile phones and tablet computers. Primary focus of this role will be development of iOS applications and their integration with our web based back-end services. Commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and the creation of quality products is essential.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to: Director, Technology Services

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Design and build applications for the Apple iOS platform

· The developer will lead the entire application lifecycle right from concept stage until delivery and post launch support

· Responsible for quality and performance of the apps

· Responsible for code check-ins, maintainability and ongoing enhancements as needed

· Developing quality and maintainable apps

· Must be a team player and capable of translating high level user requirements into technical tasks

IDEAL EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate for the Mobile and Table Applications Developer at TGC will have:

· 6 to 9 years of development of mobile & tablet apps

· Proficient with Objective-C or Swift

· Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, Core Animation, etc.

· Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning

· Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services

· Understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines

· Experience with in-app purchasing with integration to payment processors is highly desirable

· Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications

· Knack for benchmarking and optimization

· Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git or SVN

· Ideal candidate will also possess experience with Roku, iOS, Android and Kindle/Amazon apps

· Experience in content space with audio/visual like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, MLB, etc., would be a huge plus

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• High attention to detail including proven ability to manage multiple, competing priorities
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically. Strong team-orientation
• Superior verbal and written communications skills. Demonstrated ability to lead teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where continuous innovation is expected
• Committed to learning and expanding professional and technical knowledge
• Successful history of launching mobile and tablet applications
• Ability to clearly communicate data insights to others
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary
• Demonstrated ability to dive deep in understanding the product, our business, and the competitive landscape

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Company Description

A pioneer in the lifelong-learning market, Wondrium is a popular and growing media company that produces Wondrium/The Great Courses: a series of comprehensive and engaging, university-level, video and audio courses taught by the world’s greatest professors without the pressure of schedules, homework, or exams. Wondrium cover a wide variety of topics ranging from traditional liberal arts subjects, such as philosophy, history, literature, and the sciences, to practical classes, in photography, foreign languages, health and wellness, business skills, and much more. The company has ongoing partnerships with venerable educational brands such as the Smithsonian, National Geographic, Mayo Clinic, The Culinary Institute of America, and others. Wondrium has developed a catalog of over 700 courses comprising over 8,900 hours of content. Wondrium courses are delivered to customers via digital streaming, DVD, and CD sales on the e-commerce site www.TheGreatCourses.com; and, most recently, through Wondrium, a digital subscription platform that PC Magazine has called “Netflix for Learning.” Wondrium can be found on Amazon Instant Video, Amazon Channels, Comcast Xfinity Video on Demand, Audible.com, Recorded Books, Kanopy, Hoopla, and more. Wondrium also has highly rated apps available across most major app platforms, including iOS, Android, Kindle Fire, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Amazon Alexa. Since its establishment in 1990, Wondrium has sold more than 25 million courses and prominent and loyal customers of Wondrium include Bill Gates, Charles Schwab, and George Lucas, to name a few.