Fortune 200 Native Mobile App Developer (iOS) (GA or AL)

Our Fortune 200 Company client is seeking to DIRECTLY HIRE a talented Native Mobile App Developer (iOS).

CANDIDATE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: (Please carefully read before applying) 

1. You must apply with a SINGLE merged document that includes BOTH your detailed responses to the Hiring Manager's pre-screening questions (shown BELOW) and your current resume content.
2. You must presently be permanently authorized (i.e., U.S. citizen or permanent resident cardholder) to work in the U.S. WITHOUT requiring any current or future sponsorship.
3. You must currently reside or self-relocate to be within commutable distance to Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL.
4. You must be reasonably qualified and comply with ALL of the above requirements to receive consideration for an interview referral to the Hiring Manager for this role.

DESCRIPTION 

As part of the Customer Engagement Portfolio within Fortune 200 Company's Technology Organization, the iOS Developer will be responsible for developing and maintaining a native mobile application for Fortune 200 Company's customers. This role encompasses all phases of the mobile app development lifecycle, including discovery, delivery, and support, as well as integrating with customer-facing interfaces with appropriate branding for Fortune 200 Company's three operating companies in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi. The iOS developer will work within a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) to ensure efficient and collaborative delivery of high-quality mobile applications.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Education: 

• B.S. degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field required.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills: 

• 3-5 years of experience and extensive knowledge of mobile app development on iOS platform, from coding to publishing to App Store. Utility experience is a plus.
• Demonstrable portfolio of released applications on the App Store.
• Extensive knowledge of the Swift programming language along with iOS frameworks SwiftUI and UIKit.
• Strong understanding of the Apple ecosystem and Human Interface Guidelines.
• Experience with converting wireframes models of new and existing features into quality user interfaces.
• Experience with consuming APIs and interfacing with back-end services, implementing third party libraries, and APIs.
• Experience in integration with push notifications, native features of iOS
• Knowledge of best practices relating to authentication, networking, concurrency, performance, memory management, and security in context of iOS apps.
• Experience using Git for version control, including branching, merging, resolving conflicts, and continuous integration.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, organization, and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks independently.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to perform in a team environment with strong oral and written communication skills.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

General Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Create, implement, maintain, and release a high-quality mobile app for an optimal user experience.
• Utilize Jira to create and modify user stories, ensuring they are well-defined with clear acceptance criteria and linked to relevant features and tasks.
• Implement new and existing features into the mobile app to enhance functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to continuously improve the functionality and quality of the mobile app.
• Understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.
• Write and execute unit and UI tests to prevent production defects.
• Identify malfunctions, assist with debugging, and suggest updates that will improve performance.

Other Requirements: 

• Occasional night and weekend work may be necessary.
• Occasional travel may be necessary.

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HIRING MANAGER'S PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONS (Responses Required for Interview Consideration):  

Please answer ALL of the questions BELOW as accurately as possible.  If you're determined to be reasonably qualified, you will be submitted to our client for a potential interview and direct hiring consideration for this great opportunity.

1) Can you describe your experience with creating, implementing, maintaining, and releasing high-quality iOS apps, including which languages were used?

2) Can you share an example of a new feature you implemented in an iOS app to enhance its functionality? 

3) How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve the functionality and quality of an iOS app?

4) Can you describe your process for writing and executing unit and UI tests to prevent production defects?

5) How do you utilize Jira to create and modify user stories? Can you provide an example of how you ensured they were well-defined with clear acceptance criteria?

6) Do you have a BA or BS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems Technology and/or Information Technology or a related field? 

Please provide details on your education.

7) We provide a competitive compensation package to include a base salary, incentive pay (bonus), and comprehensive benefits which include a pension plan and matching 401(k) plan.

Specifically, what are your base salary requirements? (Do not state negotiable or N/A)

8) Are you a US Citizen or current Green Card Holder?

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How To Apply:

1) Please create and apply with a SINGLE (Word or PDF) merged document.

• A single merged document is required for submission to the Hiring Manager for interview consideration., 

2) At the TOP of your document, copy and paste each pre-screening question and include your responses to the pre-screening questions.

• You must fully and accurately respond to ALL of the pre-screening questions.

3) Include your standard resume content below your responses to the screening questions.

• Your resume must clearly show your personal email address and direct phone number.

4) Click on the APPLY button or email support@mpndiversityrecruiters.com to send BOTH your responses to the prescreening questions and your resume to MPN Diversity Recruiters.

Document Creation Tips: The easiest way to create the required SINGLE document correctly is to open your existing resume file, insert a blank page at the top, copy and paste the screening questions from above into your document, add your responses to each question, and then save and email or upload the file.

Call 404-629-9323 if you have any questions.