Mobile Application Developer

Job Description:

    Responsibilities:

• iOS Development: Design, build, and maintain an efficient iOS-based SDK using Swift and Objective-C, while implementing new features and enhancing existing ones.
• Collaboration and Design: Partner with the UI/UX designer to develop a web app with a native mobile look and feel, and design APIs for WebView to enable backend interactions.
• Event Handling and Security: Implement event handling within the SDK, develop error handling frameworks, and ensure security best practices for the app and WebView.
• Testing and Documentation: Conduct thorough testing to ensure reliability and performance, and create clear documentation to support integration and team understanding.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed on emerging trends in mobile development to provide insights and recommendations for ongoing enhancement.

    Qualifications:

• Proven Expertise: Strong experience in mobile app development, primarily in Swift for iOS (Android experience is a plus), and familiarity with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• SDK Development and Security: Experience in creating SDKs, crafting APIs, and following security best practices in mobile app development.
• Team Collaboration: Effective communication skills for working in small teams, potentially meeting with clients, and thriving in dynamic environments like startups.
• Adaptability: Ability to handle evolving project requirements and stay updated on the latest trends in mobile development.

NOTE: IT IS MANDATORY TO GIVE ONE TECHNICHAL ROUND FACE TO FACE.

Responsibilities:

• Writing clean and efficient codes for Android applications
• Identifying and resolving bottlenecks, rectifying bugs, and enhancing application performance.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and design new features.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Ability to brainstorm and come up with solutions to open-ended problems.
• Ability to take ownership and drive initiatives end to end.
• Desire to learn and dive deep into new technologies on the job.
• Solid understanding of CS fundamentals-Operating Systems, Databases, and Data Structure.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Prior experience as an Android Developer using Java, Kotlin, Android SDK, Android NDK
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to effectively integrate Android applications
• Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.
• Passion for products and aspiration to make a big impact.
• Solid engineering principles and a clear understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Expertise in implementation of custom UI components along with fabulous animations and write/understand Rest APIs
• Experience working with Google Maps, Geo-locations, Media permissions, etc.

Job Overview:

Now, we are seeking a skilled Kotlin Developer with around 2+ years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-performance Kotlin-based applications while ensuring best practices in architecture, security, and performance optimization.This is your chance to make an impact, and we’re here for it.

Key Responsibilities:

● Develop, enhance, and maintain Kotlin-based applications.

● Work with local databases such as Room, SQLite, and Realm for efficient data storage.

● Integrate API services using Ktor, Retrofit, and OkHttp for RESTful and GraphQL-based communications.

● Implement Kotlin Coroutines & Flow for asynchronous programming.

● Follow Clean Architecture and MVVM/MVI principles for scalable and maintainable code.

● Optimize application performance, security, and responsiveness. Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure application stability.

● Stay updated with Kotlin, Jetpack components, and the latest industry best practices.

What We're Looking For:

● 2+ years of experience in Kotlin development (Android or KMM).

● Strong knowledge of local database management (Room, SQLite, Realm, or SQLCipher).

● Expertise in API service integration using Ktor, Retrofit, or OkHttp.

● Hands-on experience with Kotlin Coroutines & Flow for efficient asynchronous programming.

● Strong understanding of Jetpack components (LiveData, ViewModel, Navigation, WorkManager, etc.).

● Experience in designing applications following Clean Architecture, MVVM, or MVI patterns.

● Knowledge of dependency injection frameworks like Dagger/Hilt or Koin.

● Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.

● Experience with unit testing using JUnit, MockK, or Espresso.

● Understanding of performance optimization techniques for Kotlin applications. 

I need someone to work on a chat application on iOS. Someone with experience in objective C and swift with problem solving skills

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Develop and maintain high-quality Android applications using Kotlin programming language.
• Design, build and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable code.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the application.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Work with external data sources and APIs.
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Android development using Kotlin.
• Strong knowledge of Android SDK, Android UI design principles, and Material Design.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML.
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications.
• Understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
• Familiarity with continuous integration.
• Good understanding of object-oriented programming, software design patterns and algorithms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Roles & Responsibilities:

 3+ years of experience developing mobile apps.  Experiencing fine tuning applications to improve performance and memory utilization.  Thorough understanding of iOS development for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices.  Experience of design and development of iOS applications, preferably in an Enterprise setting  Proficient with Xcode, Objective-C, and Cocoa Touch  Experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, SQLite, MapKit, UIKit, Core Location, etc.  String knowledge in Restful, SOAP APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services  Strong knowledge of Storyboard, Autolayout, ARC.  Experience of design and development of iOS applications, preferably in an Enterprise setting  Proficient with Xcode, Objective-C, and Cocoa Touch.  experience with iOS frameworks such as Core Data, SQLite, MapKit, UIKit, Core Location, etc  Experience with offline storage, threading, multitasking, and performance and memory tuning with  tools  (such as Instruments).  Understanding of Apple’s design principles and interface guidelines  Knowledge of low-level C-based libraries is preferred  Knowledge of Graph APIs is preferred.  Familiarity with cloud message APIs, Local and push notifications  Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (such as Git, TFS or SVN)  Familiarity with continuous integration.

We are a well-funded B2B travel tech startup. We have raised ~USD 5 mn Pre Series A investment round despite the global pandemic and are looking to grow our Product & Tech team. We are growing rapidly. We have crossed our pre-covid numbers. We want to become the world’s biggest B2B travel company by enabling over million travel agents, travel entrepreneurs, and influencers to grow their business, and achieve Annualized GMV of $25 billion by 2026.

What’s on Offer:

• Best Combination of salary (₹12 to 21 LPA)
• Work on Best Tech Stack - iOS and Swift, Android, Java, Python/Django, NodeJS
• Learn from Best Mentors with Cumulative 50+ years of experience in Tech who previously worked in 4 unicorns.
• Fast Career Growth with fast appraisals and fast salary increase.
• A super passionate team with deep conviction which has stayed together during covid.
• Build world-class tech products and leverage technology to drive growth globally!
• Very high ownership role in a fast-paced environment.
• Great Culture -> No hierarchy/politics nonsense guaranteed!
  
  

About us: The founding & engineering team has worked in senior leadership roles at successful internet startups in India and Overseas

• Arun - Cofounder, leads Product & Growth Ex Cars24, TravelTriangle, TripFactory, IIM Bangalore
• Chirag - Cofounder, leads Business Operations Ex Oyo, TravelTriangle, IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Roorkee
• Ashish - Cofounder, leads Technology Ex CTO Cars24, CTO FabFurnish, Gaadi, Ex-Entrepreneur
• Amit: Tech Leader, 15+ yrs Tech exp, Ex Ola, Foodpanda, Shopclues, Cvent,
• Shrawan: Tech Leader, 17+ yrs Tech exp, Ex CTO Millenium Entertainment, One Kosmos
• Akshat: Tech Owner, 14+ yrs Tech exp, Ex Cars24, L&T, Samsung US, Motorola US.
• Rajesh: Tech Owner, 11+ yrs Tech exp, Ex Hike, Foodpanda
  
  

Must have technical skills

• Swift programming language (Control flows, Optionals, View Controllers etc).
• Good understanding of Interface Builder, Storyboards.
• Good understanding of Cocoa Pods
• Good understanding of AutoLayouts and building responsive apps for multiple iOS devices
• Understanding of Commonly used data structures like Dictionaries etc.
• Understanding of CoreData and NS UserDefaults.
• Understanding of working with APIs using Alamofire, concepts like Pagination of Lists.
• Good knowledge of MVC for iOS, writing Modular code, creating reusable components.
• Working with Push Notifications on APNS.
• Good understanding of Git.
  
  

Good to have:

• Working with Firebase SDK namely Crashlytics, Remote Config, Analytics
• Working with TestFlight or Firebase for Beta Testing
• Working independently and closely with the Product teams
• Has worked in an Agile environment and understands what building an MVP is like
• Worked with Jenkins for iOS
  
  

Desired Candidate Profile

• 2.5 to 5 years of experience in developing iOS apps.
• Ethical, hardworking, and 'passionate about startups' mindset
• Is a self-starter, and loves working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent structured problem-solving ability
  
  

Additional Details

• Office Location- Connaught Place, Delhi

About the Role

We, at upGrad, believe in giving ownership and responsibility to each one of the team members. As an iOS Developer, you will be a part of the iOS app development team and strive to deliver the best learning experience out there to our learners that upGrad is known for. You will be responsible for developing features, taking those features to production and maintaining the existing code.

Innovative nature and pro-active involvement in the product is taken very seriously at upGrad, therefore, a major part of your role would involve thinking about new features and new ways to deliver quality learning experience to our learners.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Own end to end development and operations of high-performance software development team.
• Design the architecture and deliver clean, testable, and scalable code 
• Participate in requirement gathering and display a strong sense of ownership and delivery 
• Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by
• Participating in regular peer-reviews of solution designs and related code 
• Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship.

Skills Required

• Minimum 6 years of strong iOS development experience with at least 2 Apps Published on App Store of Enterprise Platform.
• Strong Swift concepts along with OOPS, Computer Science fundamentals, Memory Management, App Profiling experience.
• In depth understanding of frameworks like UIKit, Foundation classes, AutoLayout, Core Data, Networking, Collections, GCD, ARC.
• Solid understanding to write modular code, template based programming which is Unit testable (Critical Requirement)
• Solid understanding of iOS architectural patterns especially VIPER (and MVVM) and their importance in scalable software development process.
• Prior understanding of Git (must have), JIRA, Trello, Confluence, etc
• Experience in iOS UI creation using Storyboards, XIB and Code.
• Experience with standard libraries like RxSwift, Swinject, Alamofire, etc.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple teams to work on different phases of the project.
• Knowledge about App Store, publishing an app and the common rejection reasons.