University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA
posted 3 months ago
The University of Virginia is seeking a Mobile Developer specializing in Swift and XCode for a grant-funded position. This role is crucial for the continued development and maintenance of a mobile and web-based application designed to assist in the care of patients with chronic illnesses. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the application meets high standards of performance, quality, and responsiveness while maintaining code quality. This position requires a strong foundation in native iOS development, particularly with XCode and Swift, as well as familiarity with various iOS frameworks such as UIKit, WebKit, and AVFoundation. In addition to technical skills, the Mobile Developer will collaborate closely with Product Management, UX Designers, and Backend and Firmware developers to create an exceptional mobile experience. Clear communication with users, technical teams, and management is essential for gathering requirements and describing software product features and technical designs. The candidate will also be expected to manage projects from the scoping of requirements through to launch, demonstrating an understanding of the protocols involved in distributing applications in the App Store, including knowledge of App Store requirements, iTunes Connect, and the iOS Provisioning Portal. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field, along with at least one year of experience in a similar role. A strong proficiency in data parsing, RESTful APIs, and database structuring is also required, as well as experience with Python, Natural Language Processing (NLP), SQL, and Machine Learning libraries. The position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is a full-time role with a Monday to Friday schedule. A pre-hire background check will be conducted as part of the hiring process.