Includes design, estimating, development, testing, bug fixing, documenting of apps for Android phones and tablets, and/or IoS devices Supports product management team in exploring and specifying app developments and enhancement Reviews functional specification, designs, software code and test providing clear written and verbal feedback to ensure quality of delivery Estimates and manages own workload Designs app UI, app software and app integration from functional, user experience, security, availability, performance and code maintainability perspectives Codes software to existing coding standards and improves code based on peer review Designs code to support programmatic unit tests, and steps through code exercise all aspects prior to commit Complies with best practice use of Git and Azure DevOps configuration management and build systems Investigates, documents and re-tests software defects and their resolution; working with urgency where there is business urgency Manage deadlines that are set by Chief Information Officer, Chief Innovation Officer & CTO, and Deputy CTO Participate in scrum calls and agile development Monitor and review product and technology developments in the industry and app development and presents new ideas to BigChange Liaise with the Testing Team, Product Management and Technical Teams to explore potential software defects and offer clarity and options and recommendation for resolution Considered security at each stage of product and software specification, development and testing and in compliance with the Secure Development Policy Provide training support to other members of the company and be a brand ambassador to BigChange Keep secret and maintain system access rights on assigned systems only and according to approved procedures only, maintaining accurate records and use multi-factor authentication and due safeguards for credentials
Additionally: Manage BigChange’s personal data and confidential information responsibly, and maintain its quality, confidentiality, integrity and availability at all times. Report personal data and security near-misses and incidents promptly, and cooperate in their resolution Be aware of and comply with the Health and Safety Policy and related legislation; report Health and Safety near-misses and accidents promptly and collaborate to document and resolve Ensure data processing equipment assigned to you, and any personal equipment used to process BigChange data or access BigChange systems, is kept secure and used in accordance with the Acceptable Usage Policy Ensure BigChange personal data and secure information is protected by an effective set of controls. Security incidents relating to BigChange data is to be escalated to BigChange immediately upon discovery
Requirements
Android App development and/or iOS Xcode experience – 3 years’ commercial experience Experience of App architecture design Mobile App UI design Good knowledge of Android SDK’s and/or iOS Java – 3 years’ experience Kotlin – preferred Unit Testing: jUnit, mockito Experience with using RESTful API’s Experience with releasing apps on the Play Store and App Store Source control knowledge Git ‘can do’ approach, works to timescales
Desirable
Software architectures, development techniques, patterns Translation of business requirements into technical designs Hands-on experience of mobile app software development Test methodologies Cloud computing You’ll be an inquisitive technologist and naturally encourage others to be alike You’ll convey a sense of credibility and trust within the team and BigChange You will have exceptional people skills and ability to objection handling where required Ability to work individually as well as a team with an adaptable and flexible approach to work You will have an organised and proactive approach to work Good English
What's in it for you
Competitive Salary Expenses paid for all overnight stays, subsistence, and mileage whilst on business “Motivational Mondays” – inspiring talks monthly from extraordinary people Local fruit delivered weekly to the office Being part of a supportive team with the ability to learn new skills and grow within the company Experience cutting edge technology and be part of a company that is shaping the future All rewards are agreed between each employee and the company based on their role/offer letter and may differ from the standard
About Ciklum International
Ciklum (www.ciklum.com) is a leading global product engineering and digital services company, serving Fortune 500 and fast-growing organisations.
Headquartered in the UK, Ciklum has 4,000+ software developers, designers, product managers and data scientists around the world building tailored digital solutions that leverage emerging technologies. Ciklum specialises in enabling digital transformation for some of the largest household names in the digital economy.
The Company empowers its clients and people to exceed their potential and pursue the extraordinary.
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