Lagos, Nigeria

Mobile Engineer (iOS - Swift & Android - Kotlin)

 Job Description:

Position Overview:

We are seeking five (5) experienced Mobile Engineers with expertise in iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) development. The ideal candidates will have strong algorithmic problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of mobile application architecture and design. These engineers will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-performance mobile applications, ensuring seamless cross-platform functionality and user experience.

NOTE: FEEL FREE TO APPLY IF YOU ARE ONLY PROFICIENT WITH ONE, iOS/SWIFT OR KOTLIN/ANDROID.

Key Responsibilities:

1. iOS Development (Swift, SwiftUI etc):

- Design, develop, and maintain iOS applications using Swift.

- Implement custom UI components and animations to enhance user experience.

- Optimize application performance, ensuring smooth operation on all iOS devices.

- Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate RESTful APIs, WebSocket connections,

and other services.

2. Android Development (Kotlin, Java):

- Design, develop, and maintain Android applications using Kotlin.

- Implement material design principles and custom UI components for Android.

- Optimize application performance, ensuring smooth operation on all Android devices.

- Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate RESTful APIs, WebSocket connections,

and other services.

3. Cross-Platform Collaboration:

- Work closely with the iOS and Android teams to ensure feature parity and consistent user experience across platforms.

- Share best practices and reusable code between iOS and Android development to improve efficiency.

- Ensure that both platforms adhere to the latest industry standards and platform guidelines.

4. Algorithm Development & Optimization:

- Develop and implement algorithms to optimize mobile app performance, including data processing, network communication, and UI rendering.

- Work on complex problem-solving related to mobile application performance, scalability, and resource management.

- Implement efficient data structures and algorithms to handle large data sets and high user concurrency.

5. Performance Monitoring & Optimization:

- Monitor app performance using tools like Xcode Instruments (iOS) and Android Profiler. - Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and other issues.

- Continuously optimize the application for speed, responsiveness, and battery efficiency.

6. Testing & Quality Assurance:

- Write unit tests, integration tests, and UI tests to ensure high code quality.

- Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and consistency.

- Collaborate with QA engineers to ensure comprehensive test coverage and resolve any

issues that arise.

7. Continuous Integration & Deployment:

- Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployment.

- Ensure that the mobile applications are continuously updated and deployed with zero downtime.

- Collaborate with DevOps teams to manage app deployment to the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android).

8. Collaboration & Communication:

- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver a seamless user experience.

- Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

- Provide mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the team.

Required Qualifications:

- Experience:

- Minimum 5 years of experience in iOS development using Swift.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in Android development using Kotlin.

- Proven experience in algorithm development and problem-solving in mobile applications. - Strong understanding of mobile application architecture and design patterns.

- Experience with integrating backend services, including RESTful APIs, WebSocket

connections, and push notifications.

- Technical Expertise:

- Proficient in Swift for iOS development and Kotlin for Android development.

- Strong knowledge of Xcode, Android Studio, and other mobile development tools.

- Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools (e.g., Xcode Instruments,

Android Profiler).

- Familiarity with mobile security best practices, including data encryption, secure

communication, and authentication.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for mobile applications.

- Other Skills:

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

- Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with cross-platform development frameworks like Flutter or React Native. - Knowledge of mobile application accessibility standards and best practices.

- Experience with cloud-based services like Firebase or AWS Mobile Hub.

Location: 2 days at Lagos, Nigeria Office, 3 days remotely; Hybrid. 

Compensation: #600,000 - #1,000,000; Based on experience

  Required Skills:

Responsiveness Mobile Applications Swift Data Processing Resource Management Design Patterns Android Studio Accessibility Continuous Integration Authentication Pipelines Sprint Planning Data Structures Assurance Structures Firebase iOS Scalability User Experience Algorithms DevOps Compensation Android Reviews Components Continuous Improvement Architecture Optimization Quality Assurance Integration Security Java Testing Planning Design Communication Management