IT Applications Engineer V, Mobile - iOS and Android

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 Dev Ops 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.

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 overall architecture for KP’s mobile technologies.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct or oversee 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.

• Bachelor’s 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.
• Minimum five (5) years experience developing and/or implementing mobile applications.

• Four (4) years’ experience programming Objective‑C or Swift in iOS.
• Two (2) years’ experience developing automated tests using XCUITest/Espresso.
• Three (3) years’ experience working with native mobile app signing and build variants (e.g., Provisioning Profiles, Entitlements, Distribution Certificates, Xcode Scheme and Configuration, Android build types and flavors, etc.).
• Three (3) years’ experience in the development and integration of third‑party source code or libraries.
• Two (2) years of work experience with CMS such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
• Three (3) years’ experience integrating API/services.

• Mobile development for iOS and Android

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Location Options: GA or CO (Mostly remote, 1 Day/week in the office). Must be in CO or GA or relocate to CO or GA area. This role isn’t eligible for H‑1B, TN, F1 or OPT. Is sponsorship possible? no. Position Type: new.

Compensation:
This position offers (CO area) or (GA area), plus up to 14% annual bonus and full benefits. Available relocation: local. Years of

Experience:

6 years. Industry

Experience:

IT/ Mobile development for iOS and Android.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s or higher.