Mobile Developer Swift/XCode

University of Virginia - Charlottesville, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Charlottesville, VA

Educational Services

About the position

The University of Virginia is seeking a Mobile Developer specializing in Swift and XCode for a grant-funded position. The role involves the continued development and maintenance of a mobile and web-based application aimed at improving care for patients with chronic illnesses. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in native iOS development and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain mobile and web-based applications for patient care.
• Collaborate with Product Management, UX Designers, Backend and Firmware developers to enhance mobile experiences.
• Communicate with users and technical teams to gather requirements and describe software features.
• Ensure performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications while maintaining code quality.
• Take projects from scoping requirements through to launch, including understanding App Store distribution protocols.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in mobile development or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in native iOS development using XCode, Swift, and Cocoa pods.
• Experience with iOS frameworks such as UIKit, WebKit, AVFoundation, and User Notifications.
• Knowledge of data parsing with JSON and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with Python, NLP, SQL, and Machine Learning libraries like BERT and Vader.
• Ability to optimize performance issues across iOS software layers.
• Experience in structuring databases and manipulating large datasets.
• Proficiency in designing for various iPhone screen sizes and orientations using Auto Layout.
• Experience with GIT version control systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with algorithm design and complexity analysis.
• Familiarity with Apple's design principles and App Store requirements.

Benefits

• Full-time position with a Monday to Friday schedule.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.