What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Applications Engineer V, Mobile - iOS and Android position at Kaiser Permanente?
Implement clean architecture and design patterns (e.g., MVVM) to ensure maintainable and scalable codebases.
Write automated UI tests using Espresso (Android) and XCUITest (iOS) as part of the CI/CD pipeline to ensure quality and stability.
Manage mobile app builds and signing workflows, including provisioning profiles, certificates, entitlements, flavors, and schemes.
Integrate third-party libraries and SDKs, such as Firebase, analytics, and location services.
Consume and integrate APIs, handling authentication, errors, and performance optimizations like caching and retry logic.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, product, QA, and DevOps to deliver seamless mobile experiences.
Integrate content from headless CMS platforms like Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) into dynamic mobile interfaces.
Stay current with platform updates, tools, and industry best practices to ensure the app remains modern and competitive.
Need to be fluent in native iOS and Android development, using native platforms, tools, and patterns like MVVM.
Skilled in writing UI tests with XCUITest and Espresso.
Experienced in managing signing assets, build schemes, flavors, and tools like Fastlane.
Proficient in integrating third-party SDKs (e.g., Firebase, Maps, Analytics).
Capable of handling API integration, error states, and caching with Retrofit or Alamofire.
Familiar with integrating content from AEM or similar headless CMS platforms
In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this technical leader position is responsible for leading the development of applications for Android and/or iOS devices by leveraging Agile methodologies to design and implement new customer-facing features; partnering with product management and UX teams to create fun, easy-to-use client applications which maximize the user experience; and providing insight and influence into the establishment of KP mobile device security practices. This position will also be responsible for optimizing applications and serving as a subject matter expert in the development of the overall architecture for KPs mobile technologies.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promoting adherence to all procedures and policies; developing work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; determining and carrying out processes and methodologies; coordinating and delegating resources to accomplish organizational goals; partnering internally and externally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating issues or risks, as appropriate; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; evaluating recommendations made; and influencing the completion of project tasks by others.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field and six (6) years experience in software development or a related field. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
- Minimum five (5) years experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions development life cycles (e.g., SDLC).
- Minimum two (2) years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
- Minimum five (5) years experience developing and/or implementing mobile applications.
