Software Engineer Mobile Apps at MultiChoice

Purpose of the Position:

• To create and maintain mobile apps that are compelling and also which enables our users to consume our world-class content through latest available mobile technologies.
• Key Performance Objectives

Tasks

Development  

• Review designs created by designers; ask any necessary clarifying questions before starting on work.
• Write code to implement those visual elements into various mobile applications.
• Create prototypes, mockups, and staging apps for review and feedback
• Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support)
• Produce fully functional mobile applications writing clean code
• Gather specific requirements and suggest solutions
• Write unit and UI tests to identify malfunctions
• Troubleshoot and debug to optimize performance
• Liaise with Product development team to plan new features
• Ensure new and legacy applications meet quality standards
• Research and suggest new mobile products, applications and protocols
• Stay up-to-date with new technology trends
• Effectively communicate with your peers on all levels
• Give detailed explanations and argue the pros and cons of your choices

Qualifications

• A Degree in IT or Computer Science          

Experience Required

• You have a University Degree in Computer Studies or suitable equivalent
• You have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in mobile app development
• You have exceptional knowledge of Swift (iOS), Java (Android), JSON, SOAP and REST Web Services
• Knowledge of MVC architecture
• Knowledge of Reactive Programming (ReactiveX or Rx) would be a great advantage.
• Demonstrable portfolio of released applications on the Apple App Store or the Android Play Store
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies. SCRUM experience would be advantageous.
• You also have an understanding of object oriented programming
• You have experience in development practices like test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous deployment
• Excellent analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude
• Knowledge of Java backend development would be an advantage
• Eager to learn new technologies and excited by change
   

Technical Competencies

• Customer Oriented
• Architectural Design
• Application Development
• Programming
• Risk Management

Behavioral Competencies

• Relationship Building
• Conflict Resolution
• Decision Making
• Critical Appraisal
• Holistic Thinking
• Persuading & Influencing