Mobile App Developer - (iOS/Android)

Description

Summary: Seeking a Mobile App Developer to design, build, and maintain responsive, performant, and secure mobile applications for iOS and Android. Highlights: 1. Design, build, and maintain iOS/Android applications. 2. Implement UI/UX and integrate APIs. 3. Ensure app performance, security, and compliance. **Job Title:** Mobile App Developer (iOS/Android) **Position Type:** Full\-Time, Remote **Working Hours:** U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for app release cycles, sprint planning, and bug fixes) **About the Role:** Our client is seeking a Mobile App Developer to design, build, and maintain mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. This role requires fluency in native and/or cross\-platform frameworks, strong UI/UX implementation skills, and the ability to integrate APIs and backend services. The Mobile App Developer ensures that mobile products are responsive, performant, secure, and aligned with business objectives. **Responsibilities:** **App Development:** * Build and maintain apps in Swift/Objective\-C (iOS), Kotlin/Java (Android), or cross\-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter). * Implement user interfaces based on Figma/Sketch designs, ensuring responsiveness and accessibility. * Integrate REST/GraphQL APIs for data access and business logic. **Testing \& QA:** * Write unit and UI tests with XCTest, Espresso, or Jest. * Maintain \>80% code coverage and ensure test automation is included in CI/CD pipelines. * Debug crashes, performance bottlenecks, and OS compatibility issues. **Release Management:** * Manage app distribution through TestFlight, Google Play Console, or enterprise deployment platforms. * Prepare release notes, versioning, and metadata for store submissions. * Ensure compliance with Apple and Google app store guidelines. **Performance Monitoring:** * Monitor app performance and crash reports (Firebase Crashlytics, Sentry, New Relic). * Optimize apps for startup time, memory usage, and battery efficiency. **Collaboration \& Documentation:** * Work with designers and product managers to refine feature requirements. * Partner with backend engineers on API contracts and integrations. * Document code, workflows, and release processes for team knowledge sharing. **Security \& Compliance:** * Implement secure storage (Keychain, Keystore). * Protect APIs with authentication (OAuth2, JWT). * Ensure compliance with data privacy standards (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2 where relevant). **What Makes You a Perfect Fit:** * Passion for creating seamless mobile user experiences. * Strong coding and debugging skills across mobile frameworks. * Able to balance rapid iteration with maintainable architecture. * Comfortable collaborating across design, product, and backend teams. **Required Experience \& Skills (Minimum):** * 3\+ years professional mobile development. * Proficiency in either native (Swift/Kotlin) or cross\-platform (React Native/Flutter) frameworks. * Experience releasing apps to both iOS App Store and Google Play. * Familiarity with CI/CD workflows for mobile (Fastlane, Bitrise). **Ideal Experience \& Skills:** * Built and scaled consumer\-facing apps with \>10k downloads. * Experience with push notifications, in\-app purchases, or real\-time features (chat, live updates). * Familiarity with mobile analytics tools (Mixpanel, Firebase Analytics, Amplitude). * Industry exposure in SaaS, fintech, healthcare, or e\-commerce. **What Does a Typical Day Look Like?** A Mobile App Developer’s day revolves around building features, fixing issues, and collaborating with the product team. You will: * Start the day with sprint standup, reviewing tickets and assigning priorities. * Code new features, implementing UI elements and integrating APIs. * Test functionality across devices, emulators, and OS versions. * Fix bugs and crashes, addressing urgent tickets flagged in monitoring tools. * Collaborate with designers to ensure pixel\-perfect alignment with prototypes. * Prepare builds for TestFlight or Google Play, submitting release notes and ensuring store compliance. * Document and push code into repositories with CI/CD workflows. In essence: you ensure that mobile applications are functional, performant, visually polished, and continuously improving. **Key Metrics for Success (KPIs):** * App stability (crash\-free sessions 99\.5%). * User ratings in app stores ( 4\.5 stars). * On\-time feature delivery aligned with sprint goals. * Reduction in bug backlog and faster release cycles. * Adoption and engagement growth (daily active users, retention). **Interview Process:** * Initial Phone Screen * Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter * Technical Assessment (e.g., build a feature in React Native or implement an API integration in Swift/Kotlin) * Client Interview with Engineering/Product Team * Offer \& Background Verification