Mobile Application Developer

Role & responsibilities

Impact Based Forecasting

• Design and develop native iOS and Android applications for IBF platforms and early warning systems.
• Build clean, maintainable, and scalable mobile app codebases using Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android).
• Follow platform-specific design and UX principles, including Apples Human Interface Guidelines and Material Design for Android.
• Maintain and update legacy components written in Java (Android) or Objective-C (iOS) where needed.
• Utilize tools like Xcode and Android Studio for development, debugging, and testing.
• Collaborate with designers, back-end developers, and domain experts to define and deliver complete mobile solutions.
• Integrate with RESTful APIs and backend services to retrieve, display, and store dynamic data.
• Implement cross-platform mobile apps using React Native, Flutter, or similar frameworks when appropriate.
• Follow Agile development workflows, contribute to sprint planning, and participate in daily standups.
• Manage code with Git, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, tests, and deployments.
• Optimize apps for performance, battery efficiency, and offline use, especially in low-connectivity settings.

Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate training programs for team members and stakeholders, focusing on RIMES policies, regulations, and the use of forecasting tools.
• Develop and implement a self-training plan to enhance personal expertise, obtaining a trainer certificate as required.
• Prepare and implement training programs to enhance team capacity and submit training outcome reports.

Reporting

• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and outreach materials for stakeholders.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including strategies, milestones, and outcomes.
• Capacity-building workshop materials and training reports.

Other Responsibilities

• Utilize AI skills to assist in system implementation plans and decision support system (DSS) development.
• Utilize skills to assist in system implementation plans and decision support system (DSS) development.
• Assist in 24/7 operational readiness for client early warning systems such as SOCs, with backup support from RIMES Headquarters.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisor or HR manager based on recommendations from RIMES technical team members and organizational needs.
• The above responsibilities are illustrative and not exhaustive. Undertake any other relevant tasks that may be needed from time to time.

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum of 3 years of mobile app development experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or IT systems.
• Experience in working with disaster management, meteorology, or climate services or a related applied field is an asset.
• Experience in multi-stakeholder projects and facilitating capacity-building programs.
• iOS: Swift (primarily), strong understanding of UIKit/SwiftUI, Cocoa Touch, Xcode, Apple's Human Interface Guidelines, and the iOS ecosystem.
• Android: Kotlin (primarily), Java (for legacy code). Strong understanding of Android SDK, Android Jetpack Compose/XML layouts, Android Studio, Material Design principles, and the Android ecosystem.
• Experience with cross-platform mobile application frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter, Xamarin) is also highly valued.
• Familiarity with backend development concepts is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD workflows, and agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with early warning systems, disaster risk frameworks, and sector-specific IBF requirements is a strong asset.

Contract Duration

The contract will initially be for one year and may be extended based on the satisfactory completion of a 180-day probationary period and subsequent annual performance reviews.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send your application letter, resume, salary expectation and 2 references to rimeshra- by midnight of 1 October 2025, Bangkok time.

Please state Mobile Application Developer Impact-Based Forecasting: Your Name the Subject line of the email. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Ms. Dusadee Padungkul

Head of Operations and Programs

Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System

AIT Campus, 58 Moo 9 Paholyothin Rd., Klong 1,

Klong Luang, Pathumthani 12120 Thailand.

RIMES promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Well-qualified applicants particularly women are encouraged to apply.