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Mobile developer
Main tasks and responsibilities:
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 conceptualise, build, test and realise 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
Standardising the platform and in some cases apps to deliver across multiple brands with minimal duplication of effort Optimising 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
Person specification:
Proven commercial software development experience – desktop and mobile
Published examples of mobile applications on the App store or the Android market
Excellent knowledge in information architecture, human computer interaction and usability design principles A track record of delivering successful consumer and or business products
Ability to use analytic data and user testing to inform design decision
A passion for new consumer technology and the emerging media landscape
Ability to multi task and good time management skills
Ability to work on their own and as a part of the team
Excellent scoping and estimation skills
Excellent testing/ QA skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to liaise with various departments locally and internationally
Essential skills:
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 –
Knowledge of cross-platform development tools like Xamarin, phonegap/Cordava, and the like.
Knowledge of standard UI/UX like Material Design (Android) and IOS Human Interface Guidelines
Strong grasp of Push Notifications like Growl (IOS) and Android Cloud
Very good understanding of Android Play and IOS App Store processes
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
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