Mobile Application Developer (iOS and Android)

The Mobile Applications Developer is responsible for the development and maintenance of applications aimed at a range of iOS/Android devices including mobile phones and tablet computers. The role will focus on the development of iOS/Android applications and their integration with back-end services, and will work alongside other engineers and developers working on different layers of the infrastructure.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and build advanced applications for the iOS/Android platform
• Mobile application development across a diverse range of internal and external software products
• Work closely with the digital designer to interpret UI & UX designs and functionality while developing effective solutions to complex design and functionality problems
• Work with outside data sources and API’s
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
• Translate designs and wireframes into high quality code
• Design, build, and maintain high performance, reusable, and reliable code
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in mobile application development and a solid understanding of the software development process, including release management
• Excellent understanding of object-oriented programming
• Working knowledge of the general mobile landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle
• Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
• Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch”
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Excellent analytical and problem solving, scoping, and estimation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to multi-task as well as having good time management skills
• Experience and ability to work independently and as a part of the team in a creative environment
• Exceptional English skills (verbal & written) to liase and a talent for communicating ideas, issues and solutions in a team environment with various departments locally and internationally
• Exceptional attention to detail with a meticulous work ethic and a commitment to quality and accuracy
• Technical writing and documentation skills are a plus
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications is highly desirable
• Career minded with desire to progress and 'buy in' to the organization and company vision
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization and familiarity with continuous integration
• Must be willing to work in Makati/BGC in an early morning shift (7:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Skills and Knowledge:

For iOS DEVELOPER:

• Proficient with Native iOS Development (Objective-C, Swift, Xcode) and, depending on the project, Cocoa Touch
• Experience developing for both iPhone and iPad with solid understanding of iOS systems and Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines

• 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
• Knowledge of other web technologies and UI/UX standards
• Knowledge of low-level C-based libraries is preferred
• Experience with performance and memory tuning with tools such as Instruments and Shark
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
• Knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git, Mercurial or SVN
• Familiarity with continuous integration
• Examples of mobile applications on the iTunes Store is highly preferred

For ANDROID DEVELOPER:

• Proficient in using JAVA Enterprise Platform / Native Android Development (Java, Eclipse/Android Studio)
• Proven working experience in Android development for both phone and tablet devices with solid understanding of Android systems and interface guidelines

• Strong experience with Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Familiarity with the use of additional sensors, such as gyroscopes and accelerometers
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Examples of mobile applications on the Google Play Store is highly preferred

For interested applicants, send your resumes to opportunities@diversifyiss.com.