Mobile Application Developer

Position: Software Developer - Intermediate Location: 222 Jarvis St., Toronto, ON (Onsite) Client: Public Sector Must Have: Experience with React Native framework for cross-platform mobile app development (iOS and Android). Hands on experience with developing Mobile Apps. Knowledge of Android SDK, iOS SDK, and platform-specific APIs. Familiarity with native modules and bridging between React Native and native code (Objective-C/Swift or Java/Kotlin). Extensive experience with JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end languages, user interface design. Nice to have: Experience with App Store and Google Play Store deployment processes. Responsibilities • Designing, developing and implementing front end code including user interface interactions and creating attractive and effective user interfaces • Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests. • Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations. General Skills • Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level • Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle • Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications • Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications • Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools • Experience in one or more programming languages • Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting • Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies • Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages • Experience with one or more communications protocols • Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications • Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines Front End Skills • Knowledge and experience coding and using basic artwork to deliver a complete user interface • Experience creating web interfaces for large websites. • Experienced with complex large-scale systems • Experience with Cross browser compatibility • Experience with Responsive frameworks • Experience with Social Media APIs • Experience defining product strategy and roadmap • Experience working with external third parties to assess partnerships and licensing opportunities, runs beta and pilot programs with early-stage products and samples, and becomes an expert with respect to the competition Desirable Skills • Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications • Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies • Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices • Experience with middleware and gateways • Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging • Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues • Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team • Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards • Ability to provide user and system documentation as required