iOS Developer

About UpSolve

Working on new tech solutions around Image, Video and NLP. At UpSolve we focus on making AI available and affordable for all at scale.

Job Description:

The selected candidate will be responsible for the ideation, development, and execution of mobile and web apps.

Freshers, please DO NOT apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advise on the design of iOS, Android and Web apps
• Develop entire applications using Flutter, Android Studio or other platforms.
• Build Web apps in python backend using Flask or Django.
• Communicate and collaborate with different teams regularly.

Job Requirements:

• Experienced in publishing iOS and Android applications
• Experience in building futter applications and compiling using Xcode
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in full-stack development
• Should possess a portfolio of code or apps for review
• Must be a critical thinker and provide effective and efficient solutions

Location: Mumbai

Work Mode: Work from Office

Job Description:

• Job involves working on the latest technologies and frameworks in mobile and open source world to develop mobile applications, mobile websites and rich internet applications.
• Candidate should be Collaborative and Quality-focused, resourceful initiative taker, and someone who has good English communication skills.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Work as part of a team to build React Native iOS / Android applications for clients.
• Architect, build and maintain excellent React Native applications with clean code. Experience with React Js, React Native, JavaScript
• Implement pixel perfect UI's that match designs.
• Implement clean, modern, smooth animations and transitions that provide an excellent user experience.
• Familiarity with RESTful API. • Release applications to IOS and Google Play stores. • Work with native modules when required.
• Complete the sprints according to the estimated time and participate in sprint retrospectives and daily standups.
• Be part of a community of React Native developers who share knowledge and help each other as problems arise.

Experience: 1+ Years

Roles & Responsibilities:

Design and develop cross-platform mobile applications using React Native, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and code quality.

Collaborate with UI/UX designers and backend developers to implement intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.

Contribute to the technical design and architecture of mobile applications, ensuring scalability, modularity, and maintainability.

Evaluate and select appropriate libraries, frameworks, and tools to enhance the development process and application performance.

Implement new features and functionality in mobile applications based on project requirements and specifications.

Write clean and efficient code, conduct thorough testing, and ensure proper documentation of the implemented features.

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and backend developers, to ensure smooth project execution and timely delivery.

Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and other technical problems in mobile applications. Conduct debugging, testing, and optimization to ensure the stability and reliability of the applications.

Optimize the performance of mobile applications by identifying and addressing bottlenecks, reducing loading times, and improving memory usage.

Conduct profiling and performance testing to enhance the overall user experience.

Write unit tests and conduct thorough testing to ensure the quality, functionality, and compatibility of mobile applications across different devices and platforms.

Collaborate with quality assurance engineers to identify and resolve any defects or issues.

Stay updated with the latest trends, best practices, and advancements in mobile app development, particularly in the React Native ecosystem.

Continuously enhance your skills and knowledge to contribute to the improvement of the team's development processes and standards.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Software Engineer, with a minimum of 1+years, specifically in mobile app development using React Native.

Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React Native framework.

Familiarity with native mobile development (iOS and Android) and related tools.

Experience with mobile app testing frameworks, such as Jest or Detox.

Understanding of RESTful APIs and integration of mobile apps with backend services.

Knowledge of mobile app performance optimization techniques and tools.

Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies and practices.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualification:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

• Design and Build sophisticated and highly scalable apps using Flutter.
• Build custom packages in Flutter using the functionalities and APIs already available in native Android and IOS.
• Translate and Build the designs and Wireframes into high-quality responsive UI code.
• Write efficient queries for core Data.
• Use of Model-View-Controller (MVC) and Model-View-View Model-Controller (MVVM) as it relates to designing, developing architecture and developing maintainable, testable, and functional software that meets product requirements.
• Explore feasible architectures for implementing new features.
• Suggest space and time-efficient Data Structures.
• Follow the best practices while developing the app and keep everything structured and well documented.
• Use CI/CD for smooth deployment.
• Document the project and code efficiently.
• Manage the code and project on Git in order to keep in sync with other team members and managers.
• Communicate with the Project Manager regarding status of projects and suggest appropriate deadlines for new functionalities.
• Ensure security guidelines are always followed while developing the app.
• Validate the cloud system to ensure any new changes do not compromise the security of the backend server.
• Suggest new features and/or enhancements.
• Consulting with our customer-facing representatives about software system design and maintenance.
• Maintaining software through product lifecycle including design, development, verification and bug fixes.
• Connect regularly with the Quality Assurance Specialist to deliver a stable app.
• Resolve all the bugs reported by the Quality Assurance Specialist in a timely manner.
• Perform time profiling and memory leaks assessment.
• Execute app verification protocol.
• Write tests for the App.
• Following company policies and quality procedures to ensure quality product deliverables.

• Responsible for building native applications that can run on multiple platforms such as Android, iOS, or Windows
• Work as part of a small team to build React Native iOS / Android applications for Full Stack's clients.
• Architect, build and maintain excellent React Native applications with clean code.
• Implement pixel perfect UI's that match designs.
• Must have experience in using Flutter.

• Develop iPhone and iPad handset clients
• Develop architecture and low-end designs based on customer and product management requirements
• Communication of designs and other development issues to developers and managers
• Design, develop and manage automated unit and acceptance tests
• Peer review of design code and tests
• Participate in the agile development program
• Bug Fixing
• Take ownership of deliverables
• Adhere to development methodologies

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES:

• Minimum 5 years Objective-C development
• Excellent knowledge of Objective-C and the iOS SDK.
• Strong knowledge of Swift 3/4.
• Experience developing Universal apps across iOS9, iOS10 and iOS11
• Proficiency in Xcode, Interface Builder, and Instruments.
• Appreciation for the limitations of handset development, especially networking related issues
• Attention to detail and subtleties of UI design and implementation
• Understanding of design patterns
• Ability to design for scalability and resilience
• Strong application process flow and problem-solving techniques
• Strong focus on refactoring and code quality
• Understanding of software configuration management and release management
• High levels of software engineering literacy and communication skills
• Friendly and professional manner
• Third Level Qualifications in computing, mathematics, or science
• Experience with auto-layout and constraints
• #Experience in building web (PWA)/mobile app using ionic/reactjs (react native)

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Experience of working in an agile (XP) environment
• Experience working with Core Data
• Experience in delivering Libraries / SDK
• Experience of other mobile platforms a plus (Android, Windows Phone/Mobile)
• Product development and lifecycle experience
• Experience in unit testing and Test-Driven Development
• Scripting (JavaScript, Ruby, Python, Shell, etc.)
• Knowledge of build systems such as Maven, Fastlane
• RESTful development
• XML, JSON, HTTP, SyncML, HTML 5, CSS, Groovy, UML
• Experience in writing documentation

Roles and Responsibilities

•   Design and build advanced applications for the iOS platform? Swift and Objective-C
•   Work with the product and design team to understand end-user requirements and use cases, then translate that into a pragmatic and effective technical solution.
•   Integrate and consume web services (JSON, XML, etc.).
•   Should have excellent code data knowledge
•   Having experience in socket programming
•   Should have excellent debugging skills
•   Use Core Animation to create engaging motion effects and intuitive interfaces.
•   Integrate with our backend services to make sure we are delivering a great mobile user experience that's super-fast for end users.
•   Participate in brainstorming sessions and have the chance to contribute innovative and original ideas to our technology, algorithms and product.
•   Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
•   Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
•   Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
•   Very good exposure in frameworks like iOS Architecture and SDK Strong Experience in iPhone / Mobile Application Development Life Cycle.

Desired Candidate Profile

  iOS SDK, Swift, View controllers, Database (Core Data/SQLite), OOPS, MVC, MVVM, Storyboards, Push Notifications, App building, Signing and Deployment, Asynchronous Programming, Multithreading, Unit testing, Security and Performance best practices.