Sr. Mobile Application Developer

Job Summary

The Sr. Mobile Application Developer’s role is to design, code, test and analyze mobile applications. The Sr. Mobile Application Developer will play a pivotal role in our dynamic and innovative development team, driving the creation and enhancement of cutting-edge mobile applications. The selected candidate will be crucial in architecting, designing, and implementing high-quality mobile solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, they will be responsible for leading by example, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our mobile development processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance in mobile app development, influencing the design, architecture, planning, estimation, implementation decisions to ensure scalability, performance, and maintainability.
•    Mobile Application Development: Design and develop advanced mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms (includes dealing with intricacies of code signing, platform rules and guidelines, etc.), leveraging your proficiency in programming languages such as Swift, Kotlin, or React Native.
•    Code Quality and Best Practices: Uphold coding standards, perform code reviews, and champion best practices in software development, ensuring the delivery of clean, efficient, and high-quality code.
•    User Experience: Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create visually appealing and user-friendly mobile interfaces, focusing on seamless navigation, responsiveness, and overall usability.
•    Innovation and Problem Solving: Proactively identify technical challenges and propose innovative solutions to optimize app performance, resolve bugs, and implement new features.
•    Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, refine features, and deliver exceptional mobile applications that meet business objectives.
•    Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: Guide and mentor junior developers by providing technical expertise, conducting workshops, and sharing your knowledge to foster professional growth within the team.
•    Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and techniques in mobile app development, integrating new technologies where relevant to enhance our mobile offerings.
•    Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize app performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements to ensure smooth operation across various devices and network conditions.
•    Other duties as deemed necessary.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Education:    

•    Bachelor’s degree in a related field. 
•    Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field (i.e., iOS, Android etc.).

Minimum Work Experience:    

•    Five (5) or more years of software development experience with a focus on mobile technologies.
•    Minimum of 4 years of experience in Application Development on a mobile platform.
•    Experience with JavaScript and HTML5 is preferred.
•    Native iOS and/or Android development experience a plus.
•    Proven history of developing and launching successful mobile applications for iOS and/or Android platforms.
•    Experience in React Native is a must.
•    Experience with version control systems, continuous integration, and automated testing.
•    Experience with TDD, Pair Programming and Continuous Integration.
•    Experience working in Agile scrum team environment is highly desired.
•    Experience with JIRA and other Atlassian tools.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•    One or more programming languages such as Swift, Kotlin or Java.
•    Strong understanding of mobile app architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
•    Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor team members, and collaborate effectively in a challenging environment.
•    Excellent critical thinking skills and an initiative-taking attitude toward learning and adapting to new technologies.
•    Effective communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•    Good understanding of Version Control principles, preferably using GitHub
•    Strong analytical skills and the ability to break down information into its base components to derive solutions and understanding.
•    Ability to work multiple semi-complex to complex projects simultaneously.
•    Organizational skills including time management and the ability to maintain information in a logical and easily understood manner.
•    Strong customer service skills and the ability to demonstrate a high degree of customer centric, courtesy, efficiency, and professionalism.
•    Ability to work with minimal supervision.
•    Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
•    Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.
•    Ability to travel both domestically and internationally on a limited basis.

Physical Requirements

Represents the appropriate physical requirements of the job in the course of the work.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment:    Normal Office Environment