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We are offering a long-term contract employment opportunity for a Mobile Developer to join our team located in Lombard, Illinois. Our industry requires a Mobile Developer to address productivity and communication issues with our current offshore resources. The selected candidate will be part of a small team and will have the flexibility to work off-hours depending on project needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, performant, and user-centric iOS applications.
• Integrate Firebase capabilities such as Authentication, Firestore/Realtime Database, Cloud Messaging, Analytics, Crashlytics, and Remote Config into iOS applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, product managers, and backend developers, to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize iOS applications for maximum speed, performance, and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices for iOS development.
• Debug and resolve application issues by using diagnostics tools and Firebase Crashlytics.
• Monitor and analyze app performance metrics using Firebase Analytics and other tools.
• Stay updated on the latest trends, tools, and technologies in iOS development and integrate relevant elements into ongoing projects.
• Review and contribute to technical design documentation and participate in code reviews.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of professional iOS development experience using Swift (experience with Objective-C is a plus).
• Hands-on expertise with Firebase services, including but not limited to Authentication, Realtime Database, Firestore, Cloud Storage, Cloud Messaging (FCM), Crashlytics, and Analytics.
• Strong understanding of Apple’s development tools (Xcode) and iOS frameworks (e.g., UIKit, Core Data, Core Animation).
• Experience implementing RESTful APIs with mobile clients.
• Proficient in version control tools such as Git.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of app deployment processes in the Apple App Store.
• Experience integrating third-party SDKs and APIs.
• Familiarity with reactive programming using Combine or similar frameworks.
• Previous experience with mobile application security practices and Firebase Security Rules.
• Understanding of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices for mobile development.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on delivering a seamless user experience.