SW / Mobile Application Developer

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Job Description

SW / Mobile Application Developer

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Candidate Requirements

Responsibilities

§ Deliver across the entire app life cycle –concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support

§ Develop application programming interfaces (APIs) to support mobile functionality

§ Gather requirements around functionality and translate those requirements into elegant functional solutions

§ Create compelling device specific user interfaces and experiences that meet international quality standards

§ Standardizing the platform to deliver across multiple brands with minimal duplication of effort

§ Troubleshoot and debug to optimize performance

§ Write unit and UI tests to identify malfunctions

§ Use and adapt existing web applications for apps

§ Contribute in designing, testing, releasing and application support

§ Write and build prototypes with clean and sustainable code that can be used in the future

§ Ensure that every application undergoes testing for usability, robustness, and general reliability

§ Identify, plan, implement and manage new projects and features

§ Ensure new and legacy applications meet quality standards

§ Ensure continuous evaluation, discovery, implementation, and the maintenance of new technologies

§ 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

§ Documenting detailed project plan and technical specifications

§ Contribute to the development of every project schedules and workflows

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Desired Skills & Experience
Essential skills: iOS:  Strong OO design and progr. skills in Objective-C  Familiar with iOS SDK (UIKit, Cocoa Touch, Core Data, Core Location, familiar with xcode Android:  Strong OO design and programming skills in Java (J2 with the Android SDK and Eclipse  Knowledge of SQLite, MySQL or similar database management system 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 optimization skills Desirable skills:  LAMP development experience  PHP frameworks (e.g. Zend)  PHP template engines (e.g. Smarty)  Creative design skills  Working with a content management system  Working in a med environment  Competencies for success:  Creativity  Learning on the Fly  Technical Learning  Action Orientated  Dealing with Ambiguity  Presentation Skills  Peer Relationships  Time Management  Written Communications  Problem Solving Requirements:  BSc degree in Computer Science or relevant field  3+ years of demonstrable portfolio of released applications on the App store or the Android market  Proven commercial software development experience – desktop and mobile  A passion for new consumer technology and the emerging media landscape  Ability to multi task and good time management skills  Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to liaise with various departments locally and internationally

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Skills Required

• Mobile Development

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