Windows Phone Developer

Media Recruiters Truckee LLC; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment firm in Cape Town is seeking a skilled developer to design and build advanced applications for the Windows Phone platform. The ideal candidate will have experience in C# and XAML development, a deep understanding of MVVM patterns, and familiarity with mobile development environments such as iOS or Android. Responsibilities include unit testing, bug fixing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features. Equity in hiring practices is a commitment of the company.

Qualifications

• Experience with Windows Phone and Windows 8 development.
• Deep understanding of MVVM and related patterns.
• Working familiarity with iOS or Android development.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for the Windows Phone platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define new features.
• Unit-test code for robustness and improve application performance.

Skills

C# and XAML development

MVVM patterns

iOS or Android development

JSON-over-HTTP APIs

Windows 8 location APIs

Source control in git and github

Job description

• Design and build advanced applications for the Windows Phone platform
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

Requirements

• Experience with one or both of Windows Phone and Windows 8 development in C# and XAML
• Deep understanding of MVVM and related patterns
• Working familiarity with iOS or Android development
• Experience building against JSON-over-HTTP APIs
• Experience with Windows 8 location APIs
• Fluency with source control in git and github

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and will not be the final and formal template. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Equity Statement

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within wherever possible. Therefore, please be aware that internal applicants will be considered first before reviewing external applicants, provided that this supports achievement of our Employment Equity goals.