Job Description :
new position 12/21 - SPA_iMSA_686
Client: State of PA - Direct
Rate: $110/hr on C2C
Job Title: iOS Mobile Computing Solutions Architect
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Duration: 9 Months
Position Type: Contract
Interview Type: Webcam and In-Person
Required Skills:
· Full SDLC experience in application development. Required 8 Years
· Experience with Object Oriented development. Required 8 Years
· Experience with iOS SDK and Objective-C. Required 4 Years
· Experience with Swift. Required 2 Years
· Experience with Core Data framework. Required 4 Years
· Experience with iOS Auto Layout, Storyboard, Blocks, and GCD. Required 4 Years
· Experience with deploying iOS apps. Required 4 Years
· Experience with deploying enterprise iOS apps via MDM. Required 1 Years
· Experience with relational database design and development. Required 5 Years
· Experience in architecting & leadership role. Required 2 Years
· Experience with HTML5 development and JavaScript frameworks. Required 3 Years
· Experience with Java centric server-side development and solutioning. Required 2 Years
· Strong oral and written communication skills. Required
Job Description:
The selected candidate will serve as an Architect for the PennDOT’s Mobile Computing team. In addition to being resourceful on both the device and server, the candidate must demonstrate discipline, leadership, organization, and risk management skills.
*This requisition should feature an initial Skype Interview with the manager and if that goes well, then an onsite in-person interview will follow
*The Hiring Manager requires an in-person interview and eventual relocation to Harrisburg. The candidate can be elsewhere during the application process
This is a brand new req. Please do not resubmit candidates from previously released req #s7220, 513362, and 515471.
The selected candidate will serve as an Architect for iOS Mobile Computing solutions for PennDOT. The selected candidate will architect end-to-end solutions for iOS-based mobile products to be utilized by PennDOT and its third party contractors. The projects will involve native iOS development, security best practices, data model design, and web service-oriented client/server backend solutioning. The selected candidate is expected to understand the business and technical requirements, and in turn design and implement solutions that are easy to maintain and incorporate/produce reusable components. The selected candidate is expected to be proficient in problem identification and resolution, especially in production environments, for both the device and server side implementations. The selected candidate should be most versant with Apple technologies and their associated idiosyncrasies, but must also have working knowledge of the server side code and technologies. The selected candidate must be disciplined, organized, accountable, communicate clearly, exhibit leadership skills, and effectively manage product owner expectations.
Specific Duties:
1) Serve as an architect of n-tier applications using iOS as access technology for enterprise backend systems.
2) Work with product owners, BAs and PMs in defining and managing the business and technical requirements.
3) Lead the full SDLC process of iOS applications, including but not limited to Swift, HTML5, JSON, XML and consuming RESTful web services.
4) Lead the full SDLC process of web service oriented backend solutions, including but not limited to Java, Spring frameworks, MyBatis, consuming SOAP web services, producing RESTful web services, and interfacing SOA middleware.
5) Lead the design of database objects in relational databases, including but not limited to DB2, SQLServer, and/or Oracle.
6) Comprehensive understanding and experience of up-to-date Apple’s technologies and requirements, including but not limited to distribution certificates, provisioning profiles, code signing, keychains, push notifications, app transport requirements, and iOS version histories.
7) Expert level knowledge is required of using Swift 3+, iOS frameworks, Core Data, storyboards, web services, security/keychain, camera integration, asynchronous transactions, background processing, multitasking, etc.
8) Triage bugs and resolve production issues in a timely and effective manner.
9) Lead the team and provide guidance in troubleshooting issue and removing technical roadblocks.
10) Provide technical assistance and mentoring of PennDOT staff assigned to the project.
11) Follow Agile Scrum methodology, and conduct daily standups, sprint grooming and planning meetings.
12) Follow Change Management process and coordinate with infrastructure teams in deploying solutions to the DEV, SYST, and PROD environments.