Full Stack Mobile App Developer at IDS

About the job
Full Stack Mobile App Developer – Cape Town

Requirements:

• Must have passed a diploma/degree course at a reputable institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of solid experience writing mobile apps, backend services and web app software. 
• Full product design cycle experience.
• Ability to work in a team or individually.
• Good technical problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal communication skills and ability to produce documents in good written English.
• Willingness to travel if required.
• Knowledge in some of the following areas:
• Mobile App: React and React Native (essential), Java, Objective-C, Swift
• Web app: Java, C#, PHP, HTML, CSS, Javascript
• Backend: Java (essential), PHP, .Net, Python, Node.js, Spring Framework, Tomcat
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
• Operating systems: Linux, Android, iOS
• Cloud services: AWS (essential), Google, Microsoft, IBM
• Messaging: MQTT, RabbitMQ, Firebase Cloud Messaging, Huawei Push Service, WebSockets, REST, HTTPS, Bluetooth LE
• Tools: Jira, Confluence, Git, SVN, BitBucket, Maven

Job Description:

• Interpret requirements from the product development committee and participate in a team to design products to meet specifications, time, cost, and quality.
• Write applications for web and mobile devices. 
• Write backend services to support web and mobile apps.
• Support a team maintaining high availability servers required for the apps.
• Maintain bug lists and wish lists in the company's configuration system.
• Maintain a version control system and document changes to a high standard. 
• Where applicable software should comply with industry standards and quality. 
• Creation and maintenance of engineering documentation (database architecture, version control, memory maps, test procedures, etc.)
• Sourcing of software components suitable for the project/product.
• Manage deployment to Apple, Google, and Huawei app stores.
• Identify risks due to changing operating systems.
• Co-operate with all departments in the company and where necessary assist with solving customer problems.
• Track time spent on each project and submit timesheets monthly.