Mobile App Developer - (iOS/Android)

Job Title: Mobile App Developer (iOS/Android) Position Type: Full-Time, Remote Working Hours: U.S. client business hours (with flexibility for app release cycles, sprint planning, and bug fixes)

About the Role: Our client is seeking a Mobile App Developer to design, build, and maintain mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. This role requires fluency in native and/or cross-platform frameworks, strong UI/UX implementation skills, and the ability to integrate APIs and backend services. The Mobile App Developer ensures that mobile products are responsive, performant, secure, and aligned with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

App Development:

- Build and maintain apps in Swift/Objective-C (iOS), Kotlin/Java (Android), or cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter). - Implement user interfaces based on Figma/Sketch designs, ensuring responsiveness and accessibility. - Integrate REST/GraphQL APIs for data access and business logic. Testing & QA:

- Write unit and UI tests with XCTest, Espresso, or Jest. - Maintain >80% code coverage and ensure test automation is included in CI/CD pipelines. - Debug crashes, performance bottlenecks, and OS compatibility issues. Release Management:

- Manage app distribution through TestFlight, Google Play Console, or enterprise deployment platforms. - Prepare release notes, versioning, and metadata for store submissions. - Ensure compliance with Apple and Google app store guidelines. Performance Monitoring:

- Monitor app performance and crash reports (Firebase Crashlytics, Sentry, New Relic). - Optimize apps for startup time, memory usage, and battery efficiency. Collaboration & Documentation:

- Work with designers and product managers to refine feature requirements. - Partner with backend engineers on API contracts and integrations. - Document code, workflows, and release processes for team knowledge sharing. Security & Compliance:

- Implement secure storage (Keychain, Keystore). - Protect APIs with authentication (OAuth2, JWT). - Ensure compliance with data privacy standards (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2 where relevant). What Makes You a Perfect Fit:

- Passion for creating seamless mobile user experiences. - Strong coding and debugging skills across mobile frameworks. - Able to balance rapid iteration with maintainable architecture. - Comfortable collaborating across design, product, and backend teams. Required Experience & Skills (Minimum):

- 3+ years professional mobile development. - Proficiency in either native (Swift/Kotlin) or cross-platform (React Native/Flutter) frameworks. - Experience releasing apps to both iOS App Store and Google Play. - Familiarity with CI/CD workflows for mobile (Fastlane, Bitrise). Ideal Experience & Skills:

- Built and scaled consumer-facing apps with >10k downloads. - Experience with push notifications, in-app purchases, or real-time features (chat, live updates). - Familiarity with mobile analytics tools (Mixpanel, Firebase Analytics, Amplitude). - Industry exposure in SaaS, fintech, healthcare, or e-commerce. What Does a Typical Day Look Like? A Mobile App Developer’s day revolves around building features, fixing issues, and collaborating with the product team. You will:

- Start the day with sprint standup, reviewing tickets and assigning priorities. - Code new features, implementing UI elements and integrating APIs. - Test functionality across devices, emulators, and OS versions. - Fix bugs and crashes, addressing urgent tickets flagged in monitoring tools. - Collaborate with designers to ensure pixel-perfect alignment with prototypes. - Prepare builds for TestFlight or Google Play, submitting release notes and ensuring store compliance. - Document and push code into repositories with CI/CD workflows. In essence: you ensure that mobile applications are functional, performant, visually polished, and continuously improving.

Key Metrics for Success (KPIs):

- App stability (crash-free sessions ≥ 99.5%). - User ratings in app stores (≥ 4.5 stars). - On-time feature delivery aligned with sprint goals. - Reduction in bug backlog and faster release cycles. - Adoption and engagement growth (daily active users, retention). Interview Process:

- Initial Phone Screen - Video Interview with Pavago Recruiter - Technical Assessment (e.g., build a feature in React Native or implement an API integration in Swift/Kotlin) - Client Interview with Engineering/Product Team - Offer & Background Verification