Mobile Application Developer

As a Mobile Application Developer at Apexon, your primary responsibilities include designing and building applications for both iOS and Android, ensuring the performance and responsiveness of apps, collaborating with team members to define and implement new features, and identifying and fixing bugs. You’ll need to maintain high coding standards by helping manage code quality and deploying apps to the App Store and Play Store as well.

To qualify for the Mobile Application Developer role at Apexon, you should have hands-on experience with Swift and SwiftUI for iOS, as well as Kotlin and Java for Android app development. Familiarity with tools such as Xcode, Jenkins for CI/CD, and knowledge of Apk deployment processes, MVVM architecture, along with Firebase tools are essential for success in this role.

Apexon’s Mobile Application Developer should be well-versed in Swift, SwiftUI, Xcode, as well as Kotlin and Java for Android development. Familiarity with Jetpack Compose, Gradle, and various Android architecture components like MVVM and Firebase Analytics is also highly beneficial for effectively delivering high-quality mobile applications.

At Apexon, Mobile Application Developers thrive in an upbeat, collaborative work environment that promotes creativity and innovation. Working closely with teams and client stakeholders, you’ll engage in brainstorming sessions, coding sprints, and the overall app lifecycle, making it a great place for developers who enjoy teamwork and continuous learning.

The Mobile Application Developer position at Apexon is onsite in Austin, TX, from Day 1. This setup provides a valuable opportunity for team collaboration and direct interaction with colleagues and stakeholders, enhancing the digital development experience.

In answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've successfully implemented Swift and SwiftUI. Discuss the challenges you faced during development and how you overcame them, showcasing your problem-solving skills and ability to create user-friendly interfaces.

Outline your systematic approach to debugging, starting from reproducing the issue to analyzing logs and using debugging tools. Emphasize your method for isolating problems and the importance of unit testing in ensuring code quality.

Share relevant best practices such as maintaining clean code, following design patterns like MVVM, and utilizing version control systems effectively to manage code changes. Mention the importance of user feedback and iterative design to enhance usability.

Discuss your familiarity with RESTful APIs, including how you'll manage asynchronous requests, parse JSON responses, and handle error states. Talk about tools and libraries you have used, such as Retrofit for Android.

Provide insights into your experience using Firebase Analytics, Authentication, or Crashlytics. Discuss how you have integrated these services into your apps and how they have improved app performance and user engagement.

Mention specific resources you use, such as blogs, podcasts, or conferences. Your answer should depict your eagerness to learn and adapt to new frameworks and technologies, which is vital in the ever-evolving field of mobile development.

Be prepared to discuss strategies you use, such as adhering to platform guidelines, conducting extensive testing across devices, and possibly using cross-platform libraries where applicable, focusing on performance on both iOS and Android.

Outline the steps you've taken to deploy apps to the App Store and Play Store, including preparing for submission, handling feedback during review processes, and managing deployment pipelines with tools like Jenkins.

Select a project that involved complex technical challenges or tight deadlines, detailing how you contributed to the project's success and what you learned from the experience, highlighting teamwork and adaptability.

Speak about the blend of technical skills and soft skills, including problem-solving abilities, communication, creativity, and the importance of user-centric design in creating successful mobile applications.