Overview

The Senior Mobile App Development Engineer (Android & iOS) will help drive our strategy and implementation for app-connected embedded products.

Responsibilities

• Develop irrigation-related mobile applications and tools for iPhone and Android devices.
• Create rapid mock-up prototypes for proof-of-concept purposes
• Define functional specifications for mobile applications based on product requirements
• Research and integrate new technologies and innovative solutions
• Assist Quality Assurance in developing test plans in support of application updates deployment
• Work closely with the project team, management, Quality Assurance, and off-site developers.
• Responsible for keeping excellent, organized project records and documentation
• Activities include design and development, design reviews, product verification and field validation along with coordinating with quality assurance and developing appropriate documentation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• iOS skills: Objective C, Cocoa, OS SDK, Swift.
• Android skills: Java, Android SDK.
• Experience with XML, XHTML, JSON, SOAP, REST.
• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
• Experience with native hardware components (camera, GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi, etc.)
• Experience with front-end development frameworks, such as JavaScript and HTML
• Experience with Agile methodology and tools such as JIRA
• Strong User Interface development experience in consumer product applications
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), works effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong OOP and software design abilities
• Experience with Design for Testability
• Proven experience in a team-oriented work environment.
• Superior analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude
• Proven track record of generating high-quality results and meeting project schedules.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree
• Familiarity with software development for embedded systems.
• Development experience with network communications TCP/IP, Ethernet, WiFi, servers, etc.
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services such as IoT Core (MQTT)
• Knowledge of UI prototyping tools such as Proto.io
• Experience in the irrigation industry

Rain Bird is an Equal Opportunity Employer