Job Description :
Job Title: Sr. iOS Developer
Location: Bridgewater, NY
Position Type: Contract Position on W2
Job Description
iOS Senior Software Engineers research, design, test, implement, and maintain iOS applications to meet client needs. They use an Objective-C/Swift languages and various iOS development tools, working in teams with other IT professionals, or alone. They are expected to work with Business Analysts, Subject Matter Experts, and other project stakeholders to implement application software based on varying levels of written requirements and verbal input. Implementation includes design, coding, unit testing, delivery, and source code management.
Senior Engineers are also expected to demonstrate their value to the organization by mentoring other team members as they learn and grow, take ownership and responsibility not only for your deliverables, but for the entire application and its use, and to find a balance between achieving software excellence and delivering working code.
Responsibilities:
Involved with all phases of mobile app development from initial concepts, through design, development, testing and deployment
Responsible for development and support of native iOS applications
Develop and architect iOS applications across multiple releases (Objective C, soon Swift
Work within SCRUM agile process with other stakeholders (Product Owners, XD design, Quality Engineers) as well as across organization to balance creative objectives with business needs and technical requirements
Lead best practices by producing high quality, documented and testable code
Qualifications
8+ years overall development experience
4+ years of successful experience as a developer for native iOS application(s
Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.
Experience in utilizing multi-threading technologies to create highly responsive data intensive applications
Extensive knowledge of CoreData framework, esp. in multi-threading environments
Good knowledge on other iOS frameworks, especially for handling Contacts and Media
Good knowledge with web service architecture, protocols, security and data formats (Ex. REST, OAuth, JSON, etc and implementation patterns on iOS platform including both Apple and 3rd party tools/frameworks
Deep understanding of both manual and ARC memory management practices
Strong understanding of OS UI guidelines.
Strong handle of xCode profiling tools
Nice to have: Experience working with SCRUM and/or Agile development environments
Nice to have: Experience working in cross-functional teams
Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to multi-task, establish priorities and meet tight deadlines
Excellent conceptual, analytical and problem-solving abilities
BS in Computer Science or related field and 5 years of experience or Master’s Degree equivalent.