iOS Mobile Application Developer

Req ID: RQ178347

Type of Requisition: Casual

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Public Trust/Other Required: NACI (T1)

Job Family: Software Development

Skills:

Debugging,Mobile Applications,Technical Requirements

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

Job Description:

The mobile application developer will be responsible for rewriting and reengineering the existing ContactSync iOS application to use current development frameworks and implement new business requirements for the tool. This includes redeveloping the application in Swift, replacing the legacy data service with a modern RESTful API, and adding a default option for OAuth/OIDC log in.

Additionally, the new application must be able to automatically track contacts that have been updated from the directory to prevent duplicates. Existing address book contacts created by the previous version of the application must be automatically updated with the new tracker.

Finally, the developer must be able to document the new application and train the existing full time development team to perform basic maintenance in the future.

The federal client will provide Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) including Mac laptop, iPhone, and iPad for testing.

Basic Qualifications

It is preferable that the candidate be located in Denver, CO, so they can meet with the government's technical lead in person on a weekly basis. Part-time or full-time is acceptable. We anticipate this to be no more than a six-month effort. The candidate must have experience developing iOS applications for large, demanding audiences. A basic understanding of government software security requirements is required. Ability to independently develop and test code. Experience with Swift, RESTful APIs, and OAuth/OIDC. Experience full lifecycle development, packaging, and provisioning Apple mobile apps.

Competencies

Writing code performing unit tests and conducting peer code reviews. Ensuring security requirements are maintained. Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills – ability to understand complex situations, and develop and implement a logical approach to a problem resolution. Attention to Detail – ability to ensure the work and information are complete and accurate, by preparing carefully for meetings and presentations, and following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled. Communication – ability to understand requirements documentation, functional specifications, high level design documentation and system documentation. Able to successfully listen, understand and verbally communicate with technical and non-technical team members. Flexibility - able to change priorities quickly and have a capacity to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Application of software engineering concepts and best practices to design solutions that meet operational requirements, such as scalability, maintainability, extensibility, and flexibility. Ability to self-manage projects, due dates and communicate status. Impact Awareness – ability to anticipate the likely effect of actions and events on others and to tailor one's own behavior to achieve a desired effect on others. Influential Skill – ability to gain others' support for ideas and solutions through logical argument. Interpersonal Awareness - ability to notice, interpret, and anticipate others' concerns and feelings. Productivity - motivated self-starter and quick learner. Ability to work under deadlines with heavy workloads as well as flexibility to work outside of normal business hours to meet client needs. Results Oriented – ability to keep the desired end-result of one's own work clearly in mind, by setting goals and focusing on them tenaciously until they are achieved. Technical Acumen - strong understanding of software development concepts, procedures, and technologies utilizing Agile Methodology.

Technical Skills

Experience with industry development standards and their implementation. Proficiency in system analysis and design. Analysis and verification of technical requirements for completeness, consistency, feasibility, and testability. Identification and Resolution of technical issues through unit testing, debugging and investigation. Version Control including branching and merging.

Experience, Education

A BA/BS degree in computer science or a related field and 10 years of experience, or a MA/MS degree in computer science or a related field and eight (8) years of experience.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $ $ This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees.To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.