Title: Mobile Developer-Android
Location: Hybrid (Vienna, VA, Pensacola, FL, Winchester, VA & San Diego, CA)
Duration: Initial 6 months contract with extensions
Work Requirements: and Authorized to work in the US

Job Description

To support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of client''s mobile banking applications across iOS and Android platforms. Mobile Developers are embedded within cross-functional Agile teams and play a critical role in delivering secure, reliable, and user-friendly digital experiences to millions of members. This role involves technical execution, platform advocacy, and collaboration across disciplines to ensure high-quality mobile solutions aligned with business goals and member needs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain mobile banking features for iOS and/or Android platforms
• Resolve production issues and contribute to platform stability and performance improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams including front-end, back-end, and product stakeholders
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and backlog refinement
• Ensure adherence to platform-specific development standards and best practices
• Write and maintain unit and UI tests; participate in peer code reviews
• Stay current with mobile OS updates, development trends, and emerging technologies
• Advocate for platform excellence and contribute to reusable component libraries
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Support enterprise-wide mobile initiatives and influence platform strategy (senior levels)

Qualifications

• Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Progressive experience in mobile application development (level-dependent)
• Proficiency in:
    - iOS: Swift, Objective-C, Xcode
    - Android: Kotlin, Java, Android Studio
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party libraries
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (SAFe preferred)
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Desired: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, mobile accessibility standards, and performance optimization

Career Levels

Associate Mobile Developer (Level 1)

Focus: Learning and foundational contribution

• Technical Responsibilities:

• Build small features and bug fixes under guidance
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and code reviews
• Learn platform tools and development practices
• Pair with senior developers for mentorship

• Soft Skills:

• Curiosity
• Adaptability
• Clear communication
• Team collaboration

Mobile Developer (Level 2)

Focus: Independent contribution and platform ownership

• Technical Responsibilities:

• Own moderately complex features and bug fixes
• Represent mobile platform within Agile team
• Collaborate with designers, analysts, and product owners
• Begin mentoring junior developers

• Soft Skills:

• Accountability
• Cross-functional communication
• Proactive problem-solving

Senior Mobile Developer (Level 3)

Focus: Technical leadership and cross-team collaboration

• Technical Responsibilities:

• Lead development of complex features and platform initiatives
• Influence architecture and reusable components
• Mentor junior developers and drive platform standards
• Represent mobile in cross-team efforts

• Soft Skills:

• Leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Coaching
• Platform advocacy

Principal Mobile Developer (Level 4)

Focus: Vision-setting and enterprise-level influence

• Technical Responsibilities:

• Define mobile platform strategy across release trains
• Lead enterprise-wide mobile initiatives and innovation
• Introduce new tools, frameworks, and practices
• Advocate for mobile excellence across the organization

• Soft Skills:

• Visionary leadership
• Change management
• Thought leadership
• Enterprise collaboration