Mobile Developer Swift/XCode

Mobile Developer (Swift/XCode)
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Job Type: Full-time (Monday-Friday)
Position: Grant-funded

The University of Virginia is seeking a Mobile Developer (Swift/XCode) to join a dynamic team working on the continued development and maintenance of a mobile and web-based application used in patient care for chronic illness. This position will work closely with Product Management, UX Designers, Backend Developers, and Firmware Developers to create a seamless mobile experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain mobile applications.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Write clean, maintainable code while following coding best practices.
• Optimize applications for maximum performance, scalability, and security.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including users and technical teams, to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Handle the entire project lifecycle from scoping requirements to launching the application.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Apple design principles, App Store requirements, and best practices for iOS development.

Required Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • At least 3 year of professional experience in mobile development or a related role.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Expertise in native iOS development using XCode, Swift, and CocoaPods.
  • Familiarity with iOS frameworks like UIKit, WebKit, AVFoundation, JTAppleCalendar, and User Notifications.
  • Strong knowledge of data parsing (JSON), RESTful APIs, and dynamic data integration.
  • Experience with Python, Natural Language Processing (NLP), SQL, and machine learning libraries (e.g., BERT, Vader, TextBlob).
  • Knowledge of database structure, data manipulation, and implementing models/visualizations.
  • Understanding of iPhone screen sizes, orientations, and designing with Auto Layout in storyboards.
  • Proficiency in GIT version control systems for managing remote files.
  • Solid grasp of computer science fundamentals (algorithms, problem-solving, complexity analysis, data structures, and object-oriented design).
• Skills:
  • Ability to collaborate with team members to build exceptional mobile experiences.
  • Strong communication skills for interacting with users, technical teams, and management.
  • Familiarity with protocols for distributing apps through the App Store (iTunes Connect, iOS Provisioning Portal).

Preferred Skills:

• Swift and Objective-C programming.
• Experience with Pod and Podfile management and Swift migrations.
• Experience in Android Java native app development.
• Familiarity with Gradle library dependency management.
• Knowledge of Rails/Ruby and API integrations (e.g., Epic, Zoom).
• Experience with non-native app development tools.
• Helpdesk or QA/testing experience.
• Realm data management for Android/iOS.

Physical Demands:

This is primarily a sedentary position involving the extensive use of desktop computers. The role may occasionally require travel to attend meetings or programs.

Application Process:

To apply, visit jobs.virginia.edu and search for posting R0063254. Internal applicants can apply via Workday.

Complete the online application and attach the following required documents:

Cover letter detailing your interest in the position and relevant skills and experiences. Resume

All documents must be uploaded in the resume box. Applications missing required documents will not be considered.

For Questions:

For any questions about the application process, please contact:

Bill Crane
Senior IT Recruiter
Email: Xer5ff@virginia.edu

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Computer Engineering or related discipline Experience: At least three years of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.