Sr. Software Developer - iOS Apps

NextGenEnergyJobs; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and profit-sharing programs

Industry-leading health benefits

Minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave

Twelve paid holidays annually

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking an experienced iOS Developer to build next-level applications that empower professionals. The role requires a strong background in software development, particularly in Objective-C and/or Swift, along with a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related fields.

The position offers competitive industry-leading health benefits, a 401(k) program, and vacation leave. Ideal candidates will have experience submitting apps to the App Store and a keen enthusiasm for Apple technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial software development experience.
• Experience with security and/or native hardware components (GPS, camera, etc.).
• Submitted apps to the App Store.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test functionality for the latest iOS apps.
• Understand user requirements for real-world scenarios.
• Solve complex design and development problems.

Skills

Objective-C and/or Swift

Xcode

Cocoa and Cocoa Touch APIs

Data structures and algorithms

Good communication skills

Team player

Performance optimization

Protocol-oriented design

Spatial/mapping applications

GIS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or mathematics

Master’s degree in computer science, GIS, or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Join Esri’s Field Apps team and take the lead in building next-level iOS applications that empower professionals around the world to make critical decisions in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test functionality for the latest iOS apps
• Join forces with other developers and designers throughout the development process
• Understand user requirements; these apps have to meet real-world scenarios
• Develop software for use in field mapping, data collection, sensor networks, street navigation, and more
• Solve complex problems with design, development, and user experience
• Be an Apple advocate within Esri and at conferences; help us grow our iOS development expertise
• Develop strong skills and best practices on the team through participation in design and code reviews

Requirements

• Be an Apple enthusiast and a game changer
• 5+ years of commercial software development experience
• You are eager to learn but you’ve got these things covered: Objective‑C and/or Swift, Xcode, Developing with the Cocoa and Cocoa Touch APIs, Object oriented design skills, Data structures and algorithms
• App development issues related to performance optimization and caching
• All the other important things that will help you be successful at Esri: Good communication skills, A team player who can also fly solo, The ability to thrive in an environment that changes often
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or mathematics
• Submitted apps to the App Store
• Protocol oriented design skills
• Prior experience building spatial/mapping applications or software components
• Experience with security and/or native hardware components (GPS, camera, etc.)
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies: GIS, RESTful web services, or Git
• Master’s degree in computer science, GIS, or related field
• Got a GitHub? Put it on your resume. Have an app in the App Store? Tell us which one(s). Let us see your work.

Benefits

• Esri’s competitive total rewards strategy includes industry‑leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit‑sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.