Job purpose: We are looking for a intermediate to senior mobile app developer to lead the design, development and maintenance of Android and iPhone apps for our products and new clients. The developer will lead the entire app lifecycle right from concept stage until delivery and post launch support. Apps are to be extensively built and mainly be content based to integrated closely with the our systems or other web services. In addition to delivering the product the successful candidate will be heavily involved in driving the mobile strategy abroad.


Main tasks and responsibilities:
• Acting as lead iOS and / or Android developer. Depending on the skills set can be lead on one platform and play a supporting role across the other
• Working 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
• Working directly with developers and product managers 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
• Working with back-end developers abroad to ensure the technical specification is understood in depth and followed correctly
• Working with the front-end developers to build the interface with focus on usability features
• Track progress regularly using a cloud based project management tool
• Follow an agile development working environment
• Create compelling device specific user interfaces and experiences
• 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
• Attend industry events/ conference – both attending and presenting

Person specification:
• 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
• 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
• Proficient in the english language
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in computer science


Essential Android skills –
• Strong OO design and programming skills in Java (J2EE/ J2ME)
• Familiar with the Android SDK having at least two years experience
• Knowledge of SQLite, MySQL or similar database management system
• Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
• Knowledge of the open-source Android ecosystem and the libraries available for common tasks
• Understanding of Google’s Android design principles and interface guidelines
• Familiar with Eclipse or IntelliJ IDEA