Mobile Developer

Member / Volunteer / Associate Full Time / Part Time Supported / Volunteer Remote

Design and deploy mobile applications for iOS and Android translation tools. Collaborate with managers to code features, perform unit testing, and maintain complex mobile codebase functionality.

Announcement

We are seeking full-time or part-time and volunteer professional Mobile Developers with experience in iOS and Android application development.

About SIL Global

SIL Global is a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to serving translation teams worldwide. If you believe, as we do, that all languages are of value, form an integral part of people's identity, and have the potential to serve them in a rapidly changing world, then you can be part of a software team serving translation teams worldwide.

The Role

A Mobile Developer is responsible for using their knowledge of programming languages to design mobile applications. Their duties include meeting with clients to determine their software needs, coding and testing software to ensure functionality, and updating software programs to refine components like cybersecurity measures and data storage capacities.

Major Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy mobile applications, new features, and defect fixes
Design and develop unit tests and perform code reviews
Work with Product Manager to collaborate, review, and deliver high quality mobile applications
Participate as an integral and enthusiastic part of the team, exhibiting ownership, follow-through, initiative, awareness, and effective communication with peers and management.
Work with the team around a cohesive product roadmap

Minor Responsibilities

Analyze software requirements by consulting with the user community
Support user community with developer-level support
Write technical reference documentation for the mobile applications
Participate in regular project status, planning, partnership, and strategic meetings
Be available to travel to meet with the larger development team at least once per year
Be available to travel biennially to the Language Technology Conference
Participate in professional conferences and meetings

Knowledge & Skills

A servant heart attitude
Demonstrated skills in mobile development and algorithms
Demonstrated passion for programming and solving complex problems
Demonstrated user interface design skills
Good interpersonal skills of communication
Good organizational skills
The ability to quickly analyze and learn a large existing codebase
The ability to make decisions in a timely manner
The ability to generate multiple solutions to the problem
The ability to quickly pick up technical concepts
The ability to work both with a team and independently, and to multitask effectively

Education

Mobile Developers should have experience in software engineering and a good understanding of the software development lifecycle. A bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent work experience is preferred, but we care more for a heart and mind that are always learning.

Training & Orientation

Will complete the initial IT Software Department training program and relevant portions of IT Orientation.

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