IT Applications Engineer V, Mobile Testing

Description:
IT Applications Engineer V, Mobile - iOS

This position is based in a KP GA (Georgia) or KP CO (Colorado) locations.

Job Summary:
Design, develop, and maintain native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms using Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin, and Java.Implement clean architecture and design patterns (e.g., MVVM) to ensure maintainable and scalable codebases.
Write automated UI tests using Espresso (Android) and XCUITest (iOS) as part of the CI/CD pipeline to ensure quality and stability.Manage mobile app builds and signing workflows, including provisioning profiles, certificates, entitlements, flavors, and schemes.Integrate third-party libraries and SDKs, such as Firebase, analytics, and location services.
Consume and integrate APIs, handling authentication, errors, and performance optimizations like caching and retry logic.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, product, QA, and DevOps to deliver seamless mobile experiences.
Integrate content from headless CMS platforms like Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) into dynamic mobile interfaces.
Stay current with platform updates, tools, and industry best practices to ensure the app remains modern and competitive.
Need to befluent in native iOS and Android development, using native platforms, tools, and patterns like MVVM.
Skilled in writing UI tests with XCUITest and Espresso.
Experienced in managing signing assets, build schemes, flavors, and tools like Fastlane.
Proficient in integrating third-party SDKs (e.g., Firebase, Maps, Analytics).
Capable of handling API integration, error states, and caching with Retrofit or Alamofire.
Familiar with integrating content from AEM or similar headless CMS platforms

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, this technical leader position is responsible for leading the development of applications for Android and/or iOS devices by leveraging Agile methodologies to design and implement new customer-facing features; partnering with product management and UX teams to create fun, easy-to-use client applications which maximize the user experience; and providing insight and influence into the establishment of KP mobile device security practices. This position will also be responsible for optimizing applications and serving as a subject matter expert in the development of the overall architecture for KPs mobile technologies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conducts or oversees business-specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area; promoting adherence to all procedures and policies; developing work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines; determining and carrying out processes and methodologies; coordinating and delegating resources to accomplish organizational goals; partnering internally and externally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems; escalating issues or risks, as appropriate; monitoring progress and results; recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; evaluating recommendations made; and influencing the completion of project tasks by others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field and six (6) years experience in software development or a related field. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Minimum five (5) years experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions development life cycles (e.g., SDLC).
• Minimum two (2) years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Minimum five (5) years experience developing and/or implementing mobile applications.

Additional Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) years working with location technology (e.g., real time location services, beacons).
• Three (3) years experience working with mobile development or dev ops tools and technologies (e.g., Jenkins, SonarQube, JUnit, XCTest, Gradle, Cocoa Pods, etc.).
• Two (2) years working with location technology (e.g., real time location services, beacons).
• Three (3) years experience working with mobile development or dev ops tools and technologies (e.g., Jenkins, SonarQube, XCTest, Cocoa Pods, etc.).
• Three (3) years experience in test-driven development.
• Three (3) years experience in the development and integration of third- party source code or libraries.
• Three (3) years experience integrating API/services.
• Four (4) years experience applying Scrum development practices.
• Four (4) years experience programming Objective-C or Swift in iOS.
• Two (2) years experience developing automated tests using XCUITest.
• Two (2) years experience developing automated tests using a mobile device cloud (e.g., Perfecto Mobile, etc.).
• Two (2) years of work experience with CMS such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
• Two (2) years of work experience with Cloud platforms such as Azure or IBM websphere application server.
• Four (4) years experience working with native mobile app DevOps continuous integration tools and technologies.
• Three (3) years experience working with native mobile app signing and build variants (e.g., Provisioning Profiles, Entitlements, Distribution Certificates,Xcode Scheme and Configuration).
• Three (3) years experience working with native mobile app build tools.
• Three (3) years experience working with native mobile app dependency management tools (e.g.Gradle, Cocoa Pods, Swift Package Manager, Maven, etc.).
• Three (3) years experience working with native mobile app distribution technologies.
• Three (3) years experience developing HIPAA/PCI compliant applications.

Primary Location: Georgia,Atlanta,Regional Office - 10 Piedmont
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:00 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Flexible
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: NUE-IT-01|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: KPIT ADMIN - KPD NA - 9601
Pay Range: $132400 - $171270 / year Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.
Travel: No
Flexible: Work location is on-site at a KP location, with the flexibility to work from home. Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.