SE Mobile iOS Developer

Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer:

Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.

Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?

Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.

Benefits - We care about your well being.

The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

Job Description

You will:

Develop and maintain high-quality iOS applications using React Native and native iOS technologies

Build responsive mobile interfaces that work seamlessly across various iOS devices including iPhone and iPad

Collaborate with the mobile development team to establish best practices for iOS-specific development

Ensure applications comply with Apple App Store guidelines and submission requirements

Write clean, maintainable code following iOS development best practices and Apple's coding standards

Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with team members

Work closely with UX/UI designers to implement pixel-perfect designs optimized for iOS platforms

Debug and resolve iOS-specific issues across different device sizes and iOS versions

Optimize app performance for various iOS hardware configurations

Integrate with backend APIs and services to deliver seamless user experiences

Stay current with iOS development trends, tools, and Apple's evolving platform guidelines

Contribute to the continuous improvement of the mobile development process and toolchain

Support production applications and respond to critical issues as needed

Essential Functions

Develops native iOS applications and React Native cross-platform solutions

Implements iOS-specific UI components following Human Interface Guidelines

Integrates with iOS system frameworks and device capabilities

Optimizes applications for performance across iPhone and iPad devices

Collaboration

Works effectively with cross-functional teams including designers, backend developers, and product managers

Participates in agile development processes including sprint planning and retrospectives

Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Quality Assurance

Writes comprehensive unit tests and integration tests for iOS applications

Performs thorough testing across multiple iOS devices and operating system versions

Follows established QA processes to ensure high-quality app releases

Qualifications

We care more about what you can do than where you learned how to do it. That said, a bachelor’s degree is a good foundation for the work, and job-related experience around the competencies above is acceptable as well. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of supervisory, or management experience.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong proficiency in React Native development with focus on iOS platform optimization

Solid understanding of iOS development fundamentals including UIKit, Core Data, and iOS frameworks

Experience with Xcode, Interface Builder, and iOS development tools

Knowledge of Apple's Human Interface Guidelines and iOS design principles

Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and Swift/Objective-C programming languages

Understanding of iOS app lifecycle, memory management, and performance optimization

Experience with iOS-specific libraries and frameworks (Alamofire, Core Location, Core Animation, etc.)

Familiarity with App Store Connect and iOS app submission processes

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex mobile applications

Experience with version control systems, preferably Git

Understanding of RESTful APIs and mobile app security best practices

Knowledge of automated testing frameworks for mobile applications

Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment

While you won’t necessarily be working with these technologies every day, you should have a broad enough understanding of them to help support your team.

Understanding of the modern mobile platform and common architectures

Strong understanding of the key differences in supported hardware and features across the mobile device landscape

React Native

Server-side programming languages such as .NET Core, Node.js, or PHP

Command line and shell scripts

Web application security concerns and ways to mitigate them

Git, or similar version control systems

SQL, and usage of relational databases such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, MSSQL

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Containerization

Automated test/deployment pipelines

API design and development

Additional Information

Salary Range: $75,000-$82,400

Salary cannot exceed $82,400

All applications must include a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will be considered incomplete.

Work Setting: in-person (onsite)

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents

Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan

Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Generous retirement savings options are available

Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.

Enjoy a Free Commute on SEPTA - Starting September 1, 2023, eligible City employees will no longer have to worry about paying for SEPTA public transportation. Whether you're a full-time, part-time, or provisional employee, you can seize the opportunity to sign up for the SEPTA Key Advantage Program and receive free Key cards for free rides on SEPTA buses, trains, trolleys, and regional rails.

Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.