Mobile Developer

Job Description - Key Responsibilities: - Mobile Application Development: - Design and develop high-quality mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms using native (Swift, Kotlin) or cross-platform (React Native, Flutter) frameworks. - Collaborate with product teams to define app functionality, features, and design to create user-friendly mobile experiences. - Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while following best practices for mobile development. - UI/UX Design Implementation: - Work closely with designers to implement UI/UX designs and ensure a seamless and responsive user experience. - Ensure the application is optimized for performance, responsiveness, and usability across multiple mobile devices and screen sizes. - API Integration: - Integrate mobile applications with backend services through RESTful APIs or GraphQL to fetch and manage data. - Ensure smooth data flow between the frontend (mobile app) and backend (servers, databases). - Cross-Platform Development: - For cross-platform mobile apps, use frameworks like Flutter, React Native, or Xamarin to build apps that run on both iOS and Android. - Ensure cross-platform compatibility, handling platform-specific customization when necessary. - Performance Optimization: - Optimize mobile applications for speed, scalability, and low latency to enhance the user experience. - Use profiling tools to identify and fix performance bottlenecks. - Testing & Debugging: - Write and conduct unit tests, integration tests, and UI tests to ensure the functionality and stability of mobile apps. - Debug and resolve issues, crashes, and bugs efficiently in collaboration with QA teams. - App Deployment & Maintenance: - Handle the deployment process for mobile apps to Google Play Store (Android) and App Store (iOS). - Provide ongoing support and maintenance for mobile apps, including bug fixes, updates, and performance improvements. - Collaboration & Communication: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (backend developers, designers, product managers) to define app features and requirements. - Communicate effectively with stakeholders about project progress, timelines, and issues. - Stay Updated: - Keep up-to-date with the latest trends in mobile development, new libraries, frameworks, and best practices. - Explore and experiment with new mobile technologies to improve development workflows and app performance. - Skills and Qualifications: - Mandatory Skills: - Mobile Development Platforms: Proficiency in either iOS development (using Swift, Objective-C) or Android development (using Kotlin, Java). - Cross-Platform Development: Experience with Flutter, React Native, or Xamarin for building apps that work across both iOS and Android. - API Integration: Knowledge of integrating apps with RESTful APIs, Web Services, or GraphQL. - UI/UX Implementation: Experience in implementing mobile app designs using UI components, views, and animations. - Version Control: Proficiency in Git for version control and collaboration. - Mobile App Testing: Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and using frameworks like JUnit, Mockito, or Espresso for Android and XCTest for iOS. - App Store Deployment: Experience with Google Play Store and App Store submission, code signing, and app release processes. - Mobile App Performance: Experience in optimizing app performance and memory usage, profiling tools (e.g., Xcode Instruments, Android Profiler). - Databases: Experience with local databases like SQLite, Room (for Android), Core Data (for iOS), or cloud-based storage solutions (e.g., Firebase). - Desirable Skills: - CI/CD: Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Bitrise, Fastlane). - Cloud Integration: Experience integrating mobile apps with cloud platforms like Firebase, AWS Mobile, or Azure Mobile Services. - Push Notifications: Experience implementing push notifications using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) or Apple Push Notification Service (APNS). - Third-Party SDKs & Libraries: Familiarity with third-party libraries and SDKs (e.g., Firebase, Stripe, PayPal, Mapbox, Google Maps). - Agile Methodology: Experience working in an Agile or Scrum development environment. - Soft Skills: - Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. - Excellent communication skills to work with internal teams, stakeholders, and clients. - Attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality, user-friendly mobile apps. - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.