The Role
The Senior Mobile Software Engineer develops and supports mobile applications, collaborates on projects, ensures code quality, and integrates new technologies.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our client is a multinational NGO whose mission is to build stronger health systems through the design and implementation of data-driven solutions that respond to local needs and provide under-served communities with tools to lead healthier lives. They currently need suitable candidate for the position of a senior software engineer (Mobile application) in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
Purpose of the position
The Senior Mobile Software Engineer is responsible for developing and supporting projects, functions and completing specific client work, projects, and miscellaneous tasks. This highly responsible position involves using established work procedures to analyze, design, develop, implement, maintain, re-engineer and troubleshoot mobile applications.
Keywords: JavaScript, Git, React Native, WPA, Java, Android, iOS
What you’ll do
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, user-friendly, and performant mobile applications for [Target Platforms (e.g., iOS, Android, or both)].
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to translate requirements into working code.
- Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code adhering to best practices and coding standards.
- Implement effective unit and integration testing to ensure code quality and functionality
- Debug and troubleshoot complex technical issues efficiently.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile development technologies and trends (e.g., SwiftUI, Jetpack Compose, Kotlin, Swift).
- Contribute to code reviews and provide constructive feedback to colleagues.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of development processes.
- Directs technical aspects of operations related to client accounts or high-severity issues
- Participates in the evolution of company-level software best practices, standards, and policies
- Defines objectives by analyzing user requirements; envisioning system features and functionality
- Works closely with developers and end users to ensure technical compatibility and user satisfaction
- Provides thought-leadership as to emerging technologies and integrate them into business operations
- Assists in the estimation and assessment of feasibility of solutions for upcoming projects
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree from college or university in Computer Science, Computer
- Engineering, Information Systems Technology, or a related field. A postgraduate degree is desirable.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Mobile Applications Development.
- Well familiar with the whole software development life cycle (e.g. requirements, analysis, design, implementation, testing, and documentation) and execution models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, etc.).
- Strong understanding of javascripts and its frameworks, Java and React Native
- Strong proficiency in [Target Platform(s)' primary programming language(s)] (e.g., Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android).
- Good understanding of databases and SQL. Exposure to NoSQL Databases is ideal.
- Understanding of accessibility and security compliance.
- Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems and environments.
- Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
- Understanding of the differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
- Strong unit test and debugging skills as well as proficient understanding of code versioning tools (Git).
- Experience in the creation and review of software and architecture designs.
- Fluent in both French and English.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Mobile Applications Development
- Proficient in JavaScript, Java, and React Native
- Strong proficiency in Swift for iOS or Kotlin for Android
- Fluent in French and English
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