What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Application Developer position at Sharp Decisions?
Job Title : Mobile Application Developer
Location : Torrance, CA (Hybrid)
Duration : 12 Months contract with a multiple years on an extension
Key Responsibilities:
• Technical Leadership: Guide and mentor, the mobile development team to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Project Ownership: Collaborate with stakeholders to plan, design, develop, test, and maintain mobile applications.
• Architecture & Design: Build scalable and maintainable solutions for complex business challenges.
• Native Development: Lead development for Android (Kotlin/Java) and iOS (Swift/Objective-C) platforms.
• Integration & Security: Work with RESTful APIs, OAuth, JWT, and third-party SDKs.
• Automotive Integration: Implement and maintain CarPlay and Android Auto features.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure high standards through code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization.
• Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers and other stakeholders.
Required Technical Skills:
• 4 years of experience in mobile and smartwatch app development.
• Expertise in native Android (Kotlin/Java) and iOS (Swift/Objective-C)
• Strong understanding of authentication protocols (OAuth, JWT) and API integration.
• Experience with CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Proficient in debugging and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with MQTT and real-time communication.
• Experience integrating third-party SDKs.
Optional but Preferred Skill:
• Experience with hybrid frameworks (React Native, Flutter, AngularJS, NodeJS).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps.
• Understanding of mobile security best practices.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Automotive domain and Digital Services experience.
Required Soft Skills:
• Leadership & Ownership: Proactive in driving initiatives and delivering results.
• Collaboration: Strong team player in cross-functional settings.
• Communication: Able to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical and solution-oriented mindset.
• Adaptability: Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Mentorship: Supportive of junior developers and committed to team growth