Platform Specialist

Platform Specialist

US Citizenship / 4 Years Experience SW Development (Platforms - iOS, Android, or Windows)

Job Description

As a Platform Specialist, you will focus on optimizing and maintaining applications across iOS, Android, or Windows environments.

• Troubleshooting platform-specific issues. Implementing updates.
• Ensuring seamless integration with other systems.
• Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to deliver high-quality user experiences, leveraging your expertise to resolve technical challenges efficiently.
• Staying current with platform updates and best practices will be essential as you work to enhance performance and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize platform-specific issues.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members regarding platform-specific challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in software development, with a focus on platform-specific development (iOS, Android, or Windows).
• Candidates must be US citizens and will be required to undergo a background investigation in order to gain access to sensitive information. No dual citizens due to federal agency requirements.

Other Job Specific Skills

• Strong understanding and hands-on experience in developing, maintaining, and optimizing applications for at least one of the following platforms: iOS, Android, or Windows.
• For iOS: Knowledge of Swift and Objective-C, Xcode, and familiarity with iOS SDK.
• For Android: Proficiency in Kotlin and Java, Android Studio, and familiarity with Android SDK.
• For Windows: Experience with C#, .NET framework, and Visual Studio.
• Proficiency in developing, testing, and maintaining applications at scale.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Bitrise, or similar tools).
• Experience with app deployment processes (e.g., App Store, Google Play, or Windows Store).
• Basic knowledge of MDM tools and solutions to manage and secure mobile devices in an enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (developers, QA engineers, product managers, etc.).

• Preferred Certifications
• Apple Certified iOS Developer.
• Android Certified Application Developer.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (for Windows development)