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Senior Mobile Developer

Please note that as this is a contracting role, we will only be able to accept applications from candidates who are currently based in New Zealand.

Our Why

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow.

About Us

We have over 6,200 people across our global offices, and generate an annual revenue of over $1.2 billion, this makes us one of Australasia’s largest professional IT services companies. We have extensive expertise in operating data centres, providing IT services, software engineering and application management, as well as payroll and customer service design and operations. With this comes a long list of significant clients Datacom is committed to hiring, developing and promoting the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are local at heart, yet world-class in capability.

About the Role

The Senior Mobile Developer role is responsible for the core coded business logic for the developed application or platform. They should be intimately familiar with the languages and design patterns used in the application and strive to deliver code that is well structured and maintainable.

It is their job to understand the business requirements for a feature or component of the application or platform and deliver the code to fulfil those requirements. The developer will be responsible for working with the relevant domain team members to ensure that all solutions are developed/coded and configured (including reporting) to ensure that the solution achieves the intended business requirements. As the sole Senior Mobile developer on the team we are looking for someone who is not only technically strong, but also excels in communication, leadership, and collaboration

What you’ll bring

Extensive experience with developing mobile apps within agile teams
Proven product development skills and experience in iOS and Android development
Ideally, have built mobile apps in Swift and Android Studio for the past 5+ years
Experience building and maintaining apps with a large userbase
Experience building reusable and testable code
Experience writing unit and UI tests
Experience with modularization is an added advantage
Experience using CI/CD practices and tooling
Familiar with app deployment using App Store Connect, Test Flight and App Center
Good business experience and knowledge across several industries to help reshape
parts of the business and deliver agreed outcomes
Excellent communication skills, with a strong focus on helping create collaborative
and productive teams
Good conceptual and problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly learn and pick
up new technologies

Responsibilities

Develop code in a clear and maintainable way with a focus on ease of use & performance
Be familiar with development frameworks and good practices
Use established and common design patterns
Work with the delivery team to design and deliver customer outcomes

Work with QA team to design and run functional tests
Work with the Business Analyst to resolve gaps or ambiguities in the functional requirements and design

Why join us here at Datacom?

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.

What You Should Know About Senior Mobile Developer, Datacom

Are you a passionate coder eager to tackle exciting mobile development challenges? Look no further! At Datacom, we are on the hunt for an experienced Senior Mobile Developer to join our talented team. While this contracting role is only available to candidates currently based in New Zealand, we welcome you to become part of our mission to innovate and transform organizations through the power of technology. With over 6,200 staff and an impressive annual revenue, Datacom is a leader in the IT services sector, providing top-notch solutions across the globe. As a Senior Mobile Developer, your focus will be on crafting maintainable and robust code for our mobile applications. You’ll work closely with various teams, channeling your expertise in iOS and Android development using Swift and Android Studio, while also ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the development process. This role requires a keen understanding of business needs and the ability to translate them into functional mobile solutions. If you have an extensive background in mobile app development and love tackling diverse challenges while fostering a supportive team environment, Datacom is the place for you to thrive. Here, you can expect a vibrant workplace culture, complete with flexi-hours, remote work opportunities, and continuous professional development. Join us in our endeavor to make a difference and help shape the tech landscape in Australia and New Zealand!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Mobile Developer Role at Datacom

What responsibilities does the Senior Mobile Developer at Datacom have?

The Senior Mobile Developer at Datacom is tasked with developing clear, maintainable code for mobile applications, ensuring that all solutions meet business requirements. Responsibilities include collaborating with delivery teams, designing and implementing customer outcomes, and working with QA teams to conduct functional tests. This role also involves addressing ambiguities in functional requirements with the Business Analyst.