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Mobile Developer

💰 $110,000 - $165,000

TechnologySoftware DevelopmentEngineering

🎯 Role Definition

A Mobile Developer is the creative and technical force behind an organization's mobile presence. This role is responsible for the entire mobile application lifecycle, from conceptualization and design through to development, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Working within a dynamic, cross-functional team, the Mobile Developer translates product requirements and user-centric designs into high-performance, reliable, and intuitive applications for either native (iOS/Android) or cross-platform frameworks. Success in this role means crafting seamless digital experiences that directly impact user engagement, customer satisfaction, and the company's bottom line.

📈 Career Progression

Typical Career Path

Entry Point From:

  • Junior Mobile Developer
  • Associate Software Engineer
  • Web Developer (with an interest in mobile technologies)

Advancement To:

  • Senior Mobile Developer
  • Mobile Technical Lead
  • Mobile Architect
  • Engineering Manager

Lateral Moves:

  • Product Manager (Technical)
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Full-Stack Developer

Core Responsibilities

Primary Functions

  • Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable code for our native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and/or Android (Kotlin/Java) applications.
  • Collaborate intimately with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend engineers to conceptualize, define, design, and launch innovative features that meet user needs and business objectives.
  • Translate intricate design mockups and wireframes into pixel-perfect, functional user interfaces, ensuring a consistent and intuitive experience across all target devices.
  • Architect and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable mobile solutions, making critical decisions about libraries, frameworks, and architectural patterns like MVVM, MVC, or VIPER.
  • Integrate with backend services by consuming RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring efficient data fetching, caching, and synchronization strategies are in place.
  • Write comprehensive unit tests and instrumentation tests to ensure code quality, robustness, and reliability, including edge cases and usability scenarios.
  • Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and other application issues to ensure a smooth and responsive user experience.
  • Actively participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to maintain high standards of code quality, readability, and team-wide consistency.
  • Manage the complete application deployment process, including building, signing, and submitting applications to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
  • Implement and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to automate the build, test, and release lifecycle.
  • Stay at the forefront of the mobile technology landscape, continuously evaluating and incorporating new trends, tools, and best practices to enhance development efficiency and application capabilities.
  • Champion accessibility standards (WCAG) to ensure our applications are usable by people with a wide range of abilities.
  • Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation for new and existing features to facilitate knowledge sharing and future development.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues, debug code, and provide timely resolutions to ensure application stability and user satisfaction.
  • Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to develop and execute comprehensive test plans, ensuring a bug-free product release.
  • Optimize applications for a wide range of device screen sizes, orientations, and hardware specifications to provide a universal, high-quality experience.
  • Implement robust security measures to protect user data and ensure compliance with privacy regulations.
  • Contribute to architectural and design discussions that have a significant impact on the mobile platform and the wider engineering organization.
  • Mentor junior developers, providing guidance, support, and sharing expertise to foster a culture of growth and learning within the team.
  • Profile and analyze application performance using tools like Xcode Instruments or Android Profiler to diagnose and fix performance-related problems.
  • Engage in the agile development process, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to ensure predictable and timely delivery of features.

Secondary Functions

  • Support and assist in troubleshooting complex production support issues escalated to the development team.
  • Contribute to the organization's technical strategy and mobile roadmap discussions.
  • Collaborate with business units and stakeholders to translate high-level data and feature needs into concrete engineering requirements.
  • Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and agile ceremonies as a key member of the engineering team.

Required Skills & Competencies

Hard Skills (Technical)

  • Deep proficiency in native mobile development with Swift and SwiftUI/UIKit for iOS and/or Kotlin and Jetpack Compose/XML for Android.
  • Strong experience with mobile-specific architectural patterns such as MVVM, MVC, or VIPER.
  • Expertise in consuming RESTful APIs and GraphQL, including handling JSON/data serialization and error states.
  • Proficient with version control systems, particularly Git, and collaborative workflows like GitFlow.
  • Hands-on experience with mobile testing frameworks like XCTest/XCUITest for iOS and JUnit/Espresso for Android.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD principles and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Fastlane, Bitrise) for automating mobile build and release pipelines.
  • Familiarity with dependency management tools such as CocoaPods or Swift Package Manager for iOS and Gradle for Android.
  • Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools, such as Xcode Instruments and Android Profiler.
  • Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle, including App Store and Play Store submission processes and guidelines.
  • Experience with cross-platform frameworks like React Native or Flutter is a significant plus.
  • Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

Soft Skills

  • Problem-Solving: A natural ability to dissect complex problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork: Thrives in a team environment, works constructively with others, and actively contributes to shared goals.
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Attention to Detail: A meticulous approach to building UIs and writing code, ensuring high-quality, polished, and bug-free products.
  • Ownership & Accountability: A strong sense of responsibility for the product, taking initiative to drive projects to completion and deliver results.
  • User Empathy: A genuine passion for creating user-centered products and a deep understanding of what makes a great mobile experience.
  • Adaptability: The ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies, changing priorities, and evolving project requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience

Educational Background

Minimum Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional work experience.

Preferred Education:

  • Master’s Degree in Computer Science or a related engineering discipline.

Relevant Fields of Study:

  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Information Technology

Experience Requirements

Typical Experience Range: 3-7 years of professional experience in mobile application development.

Preferred: A portfolio of released applications on the Apple App Store and/or Google Play Store that demonstrates your technical skills and design sensibility.

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