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Mobile App Developer DriveFactor
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Basic Function:The Mobile App Developer is responsible for leading the design, development and maintenance of Android and iPhone apps. The developer will lead the entire app lifecycle right from concept stage until delivery and post launch support. Apps will be mainly content based and integrated closely with the web sites. In addition to delivering the product the successful candidate will be heavily involved in driving the mobile strategy globally. The position will work closely with Product Development Managers, Developers, and Project Managers.
Principal Accountabilities:
Acting as lead iOS and/ or Android developer. Depending on the skills set can be lead on one platform and play a supporting role across the other
Working closely with another mobile app developer leading the other platform development
Deliver across the entire app life cycle ?concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support
Working directly with developers and product managers to conceptualize, build, test and realize products
Gather requirements around functionality and translate those requirements into elegant functional solutions
Build prototypes at tech scoping stage of projects
Working along the web developers to create and maintain a robust framework to support the apps
Working with the front end developers to build the interface with focus on usability features
Create compelling device specific user interfaces and experiences
Standardizing the platform and in some cases apps to deliver across multiple brands with minimal duplication of effort
Optimizing performance for the apps
Keep up to date on the latest industry trends in the mobile technologies
Explain technologies and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Attend industry events/ conference ? both attending and presenting
Successful execution of this role will require proven commercial software development experience in desktop and mobile as well as excellent multi-tasking, time management, scoping and estimation, testing/ QA, and communication skills.
Qualifications/Experience:
Basic Qualifications:
iOS ?
Strong OO design and programming skills in Objective-C
Familiar with iOS SDK (UIKit, Cocoa Touch, Core Data, Core Location, etc)
Familiar with xcode
Android ?
Strong OO design and programming skills in Java (J2EE/ J2ME)
Familiar with the Android SDK
Knowledge of SQLite, MySQL or similar database management system
Familiar with Eclipse
Common -
Understanding of other compiled languages
Experience on web service integration (SOAP, REST, JSON, XML)
Experience of development using web technologies
Good understanding of OO programming and design patterns
Good understanding of HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax and PHP
Experience building web and native apps
Experience using social media APIs
Ads integration using a 3rd party ad server (DART)
Using version control (e.g. SVN)
Excellent debugging and optimisation skills
Experience integrating with REST APIs
Preferred Qualifications:
LAMP development experience
PHP frameworks (e.g. Zend)
PHP template engines (e.g. Smarty)
| Location: | Glen Allen, VA United States |
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THIS JOB HAS EXPIRED
DriveFactor
Investors: Safeguard ScientificsAll Jobs: at DriveFactor
| Web Site: | www.drivefactor.com |
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| Headquarters: | 00000 United States |
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