- Act as lead iOS developer. Depending on the skills set can be lead on one platform and play a supporting role across the other;
- Work closely with another mobile app developer leading the other platform development;
- Deliver across the entire app life cycle –concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support;
- Work directly with product managers to conceptualize, build, test and realize products;
- Gather requirements around functionality and translate those requirements into elegant functional solutions;
- Build prototypes at tech scoping stage of projects;
- Work along the web developers to create and maintain a robust framework to support the apps;
- Work with the UI/UX designers to build the interface with focus on usability features;
- Create compelling device specific user interfaces and experiences;
- Standardize the platform and in some cases apps to deliver across multiple brands with minimal duplication of effort;
- Optimize performance for the apps;
- Keep up to date on the latest industry trends in the mobile technologies;
- Explain technologies and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders;
- Attend industry events/ conference – both attending and presenting
Desired Skills & Experience
- Proven commercial mobile development experience;
- Published examples of mobile applications on the App store or the Android market;
- Excellent knowledge in information architecture, human computer interaction and usability design principles;
- A track record of delivering successful consumer and or business products;
- Ability to use analytic data and user testing to inform design decision ;
- A passion for new consumer technology and the emerging media landscape;
- Ability to multi task and good time management skills;
- Ability to work on their own and as a part of the team;
- Excellent scoping and estimation skills;
- Excellent testing/ QA skills;
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to liaise with various departments locally and internationally;
- Problem solving and the ability to deal with ambiguity
- Time Management
- Written Communications
iOS Essential skills
- Strong design and programming skills in Objective-C
- Familiar with the Apple SDK
- Knowledge of SQLite, MySQL or similar database management system
- Familiar with XCode
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