About this role
You will:Develop and maintain high-quality iOS applications using React Native and native iOS technologiesBuild responsive mobile interfaces that work seamlessly across various iOS devices including iPhone and iPadCollaborate with the mobile development team to establish best practices for iOS-specific developmentImplement iOS-specific features including push notifications, background app refresh, and system integrationsEnsure applications comply with Apple App Store guidelines and submission requirementsWrite clean, maintainable code following iOS development best practices and Apple's coding standardsParticipate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with team membersWork closely with UX/UI designers to implement pixel-perfect designs optimized for iOS platformsDebug and resolve iOS-specific issues across different device sizes and iOS versionsOptimize app performance for various iOS hardware configurationsIntegrate with backend APIs and services to deliver seamless user experiencesStay current with iOS development trends, tools, and Apple's evolving platform guidelinesContribute to the continuous improvement of the mobile development process and toolchainSupport production applications and respond to critical issues as neededEssential Functions
Develops native iOS applications and React Native cross-platform solutionsImplements iOS-specific UI components following Human Interface GuidelinesIntegrates with iOS system frameworks and device capabilitiesOptimizes applications for performance across iPhone and iPad devicesCollaborationWorks effectively with cross-functional teams including designers, backend developers, and product managersParticipates in agile development processes including sprint planning and retrospectivesCommunicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersQuality AssuranceWrites comprehensive unit tests and integration tests for iOS applicationsPerforms thorough testing across multiple iOS devices and operating system versionsFollows established QA processes to ensure high-quality app releases
We care more about what you can do than where you learned how to do it. That said, a bachelor’s degree is a good foundation for the work, and job-related experience around the competencies above is acceptable as well. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of supervisory, or management experience.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong proficiency in React Native development with focus on iOS platform optimizationSolid understanding of iOS development fundamentals including UIKit, Core Data, and iOS frameworksExperience with Xcode, Interface Builder, and iOS development toolsKnowledge of Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and iOS design principlesProficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Swift/Objective-C programming languagesUnderstanding of iOS app lifecycle, memory management, and performance optimizationExperience with iOS-specific libraries and frameworks (Alamofire, Core Location, Core Animation, etc.)Familiarity with App Store Connect and iOS app submission processesStrong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex mobile applicationsExperience with version control systems, preferably GitUnderstanding of RESTful APIs and mobile app security best practicesKnowledge of automated testing frameworks for mobile applicationsExcellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environmentWhile you won’t necessarily be working with these technologies every day, you should have a broad enough understanding of them to help support your team.
Understanding of the modern mobile platform and common architecturesStrong understanding of the key differences in supported hardware and features across the mobile device landscapeReact NativeServer-side programming languages such as .NET Core, Node.js, or PHPCommand line and shell scriptsWeb application security concerns and ways to mitigate themGit, or similar version control systemsSQL, and usage of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MSSQLAmazon Web Services (AWS)ContainerizationAutomated test/deployment pipelinesAPI design and development Salary Range: $75,000-$82,400
Salary cannot exceed $82,400
All applications must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.
Work Setting: in-person (onsite)
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*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
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