Platform Specialist

Agility Technologies Inc; Reston (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Agility Technologies Inc. is seeking a Platform Specialist to optimize and maintain applications across iOS, Android, or Windows.

You will troubleshoot platform issues, implement updates, and ensure seamless integration with other systems while collaborating with development and QA to deliver high-quality experiences. You will work with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, and you will receive guidance on platform-specific challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in software development, with a focus on platform-specific development (iOS, Android, or Windows).
• Experience developing, maintaining, and optimizing applications for at least one platform: iOS, Android, or Windows.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Trello).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and app deployment processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize platform-specific issues.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members regarding platform-specific challenges.

Skills

Platform-specific development

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

CI/CD familiarity

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

Visual Studio

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Bitrise

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Role Description:

• As a Platform Specialist, you will focus on optimizing and maintaining applications across iOS, Android, or Windows environments. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve troubleshooting platform-specific issues, implementing updates, and ensuring seamless integration with other systems. You will collaborate closely with development and QA teams to deliver high-quality user experiences, leveraging your expertise to resolve technical challenges efficiently. Staying current with platform updates and best practices will be essential as you work to enhance performance and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize platform-specific issues
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members regarding platform-specific challenges

Key Responsibilities:

• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in software development, with a focus on platform-specific development (iOS, Android, or Windows).
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience in developing, maintaining, and optimizing applications for at least one of the following platforms: iOS, Android, or Windows:
• For iOS: Knowledge of Swift and Objective-C, Xcode, and familiarity with iOS SDK.
• For Android: Proficiency in Kotlin and Java, Android Studio, and familiarity with Android SDK.
• For Windows: Experience with C#, .NET framework, and Visual Studio.
• Proficiency in developing, testing, and maintaining applications at scale.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Bitrise, or similar tools).
• Experience with app deployment processes (e.g., App Store, Google Play, or Windows Store).
• Basic knowledge of MDM tools and solutions to manage and secure mobile devices in an enterprise environment.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (developers, QA engineers, product managers, etc.).

Preferred Skills

Preferred Certifications -Mobile/Platform-Specific Certifications:

• Apple Certified iOS Developer.
• Android Certified Application Developer.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (for Windows development).

This is a remote position.