Job Title:
Mobile App Developer
Job purpose:
We are looking for a mobile app developer to design, develop and maintain Android and iPhone apps. The developer will manage the entire app lifecycle right from concept stage until delivery and post launch support. Apps will be mainly content based and integrated closely with the web sites. In addition to delivering the product the successful candidate will be heavily involved in driving the mobile strategy forward.
Reporting line:
Managing Director.
About us:
We have just established a new company in the UK (Registered in Dec-2011) and we are looking for an enthusiastic app developer to join our team.
We would be keen to hear from:
• candidates looking to complete an apprenticeship during their work with us; or
• those looking for part-time work and would like flexibility around working hours; or
• self-employed candidates looking to share their time with other projects.
Location:
Theale in Berkshire, UK.
Special Requirements:
We may require the candidates to provide references and/or undergo security clearance prior to formal contact issuing.
Main tasks and responsibilities:
• Working closely with database/web server developer leading the other platform development.
• Deliver across the entire app life cycle –concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support.
• Working with database/web server and directors to conceptualise, build, test and realise products.
• Gather requirements around functionality and translate those requirements into elegant functional solutions.
• Build prototypes at tech scoping stage of projects.
• Working along the web developers to create and maintain a robust framework to support the apps.
• Create compelling device specific user interfaces and experiences by building the interface with focus on usability features.
• Standardising the platform and in some cases apps to deliver across multiple brands with minimal duplication of effort.
• Optimising 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.
Person specification:
Desirable:
• Proven commercial software development experience – desktop and mobile
• 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
Essential:
• 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 stakeholders.
Examples of skills required:
iOS –
• Strong OO design and programming skills in Objective-C
• Familiar with iOS SDK (UIKit, Cocoa Touch, Core Data, Core Location, etc)
• Familiar with xcode
Android –
• Strong OO design and programming skills in Java (J2EE/ J2ME)
• Familiar with the Android SDK
• Knowledge of SQLite, MySQL or similar database management system
• Familiar with Eclipse
Common -
• Understanding of other compiled languages
• Experience on web service integration (SOAP, REST, JSON, XML)
• Experience of development using web technologies
• Good understanding of OO programming and design patterns
• Good understanding of HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax and PHP
• Experience building web and native apps
• Experience using social media APIs
• Ads integration using a 3rd party ad server (DART)
• Using version control (e.g. SVN)
• Excellent debugging and optimisation skills
Desirable skills:
• LAMP development experience
• PHP frameworks (e.g. Zend)
• PHP template engines (e.g. Smarty)
• Creative design skills
• Working with a content management system
• Working in a media/ publishing environment
Competencies for success:
• Creativity
• Learning on the Fly
• Technical Learning
• Action Orientated
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Presentation Skills
• Peer Relationships
• Time Management
• Written Communications
•Problem Solving
To apply for this position, please email your CV, a covering letter stating your salary expectations and example of published work to [email protected]. No calls or canvassing please.
Related
Skype is willing to sponsor relocation for this position
About Skype
Skype is software that enables the world’s conversations. Millions of individuals and businesses use Skype to make free video and voice calls, send instant messages and share files with other Skype users. Everyday, people everywhere also use Skype to make low-cost calls to landlines and mobiles.
The Brief
Skype for Windows Phone will be the 'next big mobile' app to be used by millions of users around the world. It is a strategic platform for Skype and an important revenue generator.
Skype is committed to actively introducing new functionality and product features on the Windows Phone platform and devices to lead groundbreaking developments on the platform.
The Windows Phone development team produces elegant, robust software that delight and excite our customers. Working as part of a highly skilled team delivering several major releases on the platform yearly, the developer will innovate new features, optimize existing ones and drive improvements in the overall performance of the application.
Responsibilities
• Developing new features in cooperation with designers, product management and quality engineers, iterating daily and contributing to maintaining a healthy build
• Demonstrating creativity in finding optimal ways to implement features
• Demonstrating critical thinking and paying attention to corner cases
• Maintaining daily estimates of remaining effort on active work as conventional in a Scrum team
• Making sure that software components are consistent and work well with each other
• Actively communicating with fellow developers in order to synchronize work and making sure that developers understand each other's work
• Taking responsibility and ownership in the team's work
• Investigating incoming bug reports
• Comprehensively testing one's own code for bugs, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail
• Developing robust fixes to bugs and implementing improvements
• Pro-actively searching for potential optimization possibilities
• Learning new technologies
• Continuously keeping an eye on the latest cutting edge technologies and leveraging these in one's own work as necessary
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Experience:
• Experience in developing applications for embedded/mobile devices
• Experience in multihtreaded programming, asynchronous and event driven application design
• Experience of Agile and iterative development processes, e.g. Scrum
Technical Skills & Knowledge:
• Windows Phone 7 development using C# and/or Silverlight
• Development experience using the .NET framework
• Development experience using C and/or C++
• Experience with other platforms and programming languages (iOS / Objective-C, Symbian / C++, Android / Java)
• Excellent working English skills, both written and spoken
Problem Solving Skills / Analytics:
• Providing meaningful input in discussions and analysis on new features: analytical skills, technical judgement and the ability to use data get a coherent point across
Leadership:
• A genuine, contagious can do attitude with capability to chase issues and dependencies between different teams at Skype until complete resolution.
• A strong will to follow through on each task until it's finalized, a strive for true excellence
Interpersonal Skills:
• Track record working within / contributing to high performing teams.
• An ability to understand technical requirements and articulate them in plain English, as well as ability to understand commercial requests and translate them into technical requirements.
• Cultural sensitivity and a proven ability to work with teams and partners across multiple geographies.
Motivation & Passion:
• A passion for software development and Skype products as well as passionate advocate of great customer experience.
• Professional and personal mature, a self-starter able to work well without direct supervision and a demonstrable commitment to achieving strategic, operational and project goals.
Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or related subject
Interested individuals should send their resume to james.cooper-richardson(at)skype.net
About teamROU and ROU Launcher
teamROU is an app team (currently in the process of being formed as a company) that is currently developing ROU Launcher, an innovative new launcher that will change how users use their homescreens and apps.
teamROU is a worldwide team; we have members around the world working for us. We have no single office. Therefore, you would not have to relocate for this position.
The Brief
ROU Launcher is actively being developed by our team. However, we currently lost our lead developer, who was an experienced Android coder. Once he left, most of our other developers left. We are now very stretched for developers, hence why we need more.
ROU Launcher is a new launcher for Android, that looks beautiful, but is also massively functional. Apps are grouped into categories in the app drawer, allowing easy finding of the apps.
The widgets in ROU Launcher are highly unique, and like the rest of the launcher, look great. These widgets can add appointments to your calendar, check your unread email and read your Facebook and Twitter social network accounts. Watch our promotional video here!
Responsibilities
• Working with our other developers to build ROU Launcher
• Adding new innovative features
• Coming up with ways to solve complicated coding-related problems
• Communicate regularly with other developers through our project tracker and email
Candidate profile
You must be able to:
• Code in both Java and Android, and have experience in both of these platforms
• Know your way around Eclipse IDE (or your preferred IDE, providing you can prove you can use it effectively) and the Android SDK
• Speak and write fluent (or near-fluent) English - to communicate with our other developers and designers
• Have unwavering commitment to the task at hand and the project as a whole
• Be able to get on with your fellow developers and teammates
• Be able to lead the develop team if needed, and be ready for this at all times
• Know how to use the version control system, git
What we’d like to see
Any apps you’ve created before on the Android platform
A sense of teamwork and commitment
References from previous employers or clients, or reviews of your app, either on blogs or in the Android Market
A CV or resumé with your work, educational and personal history
If you think you’d like to apply for this job, email philip.e.oakley(at)gmail.com
Job Description
This position will be working on Lonely Sock’s first & upcoming mobile social games. The successful candidate will be vital part of the client programmer's squad. He or she will be part of the dedicated core team delivering truly global product to the world. The candidate has to be prepared to live in fast-paced start-up environment.
Requirements
• At least 4 years of work experience
• Experience developing games (ideally both on Android & iOS)
• Very good in C++
• Love towards gaming is a must. Passion about mobile and social games more than appropriate
• Team player: be a reliable core member of the small team
• English language proficiency
Responsibilities
• Develop and own dedicated parts of the code
• Work together with the rest of development team
• Stay up-to-date with latest changes of fast evolving platforms and emerging standards
Pluses
• Experience in mobile or social games development a very big one
• Online games development experience
What we offer
• Exciting but challenging position that will be key part of the core team in ambitious young company with global products.
• Creative and fun environment (We’re making games!)
• Visible impact of your decisions on final and global product
• No bureaucracy in decision-making process
• Cutting-edge technologies
• Super-fast career growth opportunities
Location
Prague 4 office (Prazskeho povstani)
Compensation
Upon agreement but competitive
Benefits
• Laptop
• Smartphone
• Sick days
• Home office
Contact
Please apply at fun at lonelysockgames dot com
Summary
The Android Developer / Programmer works as a member of the Internet Development team to develop and implement Android applications for our line of products.
Responsibilities
Work with colleagues and Project Managers to build and refine functionality for Android applications.
Develop innovative, Android-based tools for our line of air purifier products.
Work closely with Project Managers and other members of the Development Team to both develop detailed specification documents with clear project deliverables and timelines, and to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Produce project estimates during R&D process, including expertise required, total number of people required, total number of development hours required, etc.
Work with raw images and layouts from a graphic designer and incorporate them into an app that will run on multiple Android operating system versions and multiple screen sizes
Determine appropriate architecture, and other technical solutions, and make relevant recommendations to R&D.
Communicate to the Project Manager with efficiency and accuracy any progress and/or delays. Engage in outside-the-box thinking to provide high value-of-service to clients.
Alert colleagues to emerging technologies or applications and the opportunities to integrate them into operations and activities.
Attend meetings during the R&D process and during development.
Qualifications
3-5 years minimum Android development experience
Strong object-oriented design and programming skills in Java (J2EE/J2ME)
Demonstrated ability to take an app design from inception to implementation, including publication in the Google App Store
Experience developing Android apps for the Enterprise (in-house) environment
3 years minimum experience working with relational database systems such as SQLite, MySQL, or similar database management system
Development experience utilizing Android SDK
Experience with web service integration (SOAP, REST, JSON, XML)
Experience using social media APIs (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
Excellent debugging and optimization skills
Experience with version control (e.g. GIT)
BS in computer science or a related field preferred, or significant equivalent experience
Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal
Small Details
Work in a small, flexible international team
Extensive on the job training
Company with strong value system
A 50 year history of excellence
A competitive salary and benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental & Vision
401K Plan with company match
On-site gym
A Slide!
Weekly catered lunches
And much, much more!
Hello,
A group of highly qualified developers provides you with mobile applications on Android and iOS platform. During last few years over 30 projects have been executed by us. Our mobile applications are mostly:
• Social networks
• Geo information services
• Business applications
• Different services
We use the whole software development life cycle: preliminary estimation, analysis, UI-design, requirements specification, development, testing and registration on the market. Our customers are always in touch with the application development process.
We would be happy to talk to you about the details of your needs and ideas. Contact us: [email protected], skype: maria.kriskovich