Mobile Developer

Job Description: Mobile Developer
Location: Chester, UK
Reporting to: Head of Web Development
Permanent or Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive - depending on experience

A Mobile Developer is required to join Prodo Digital, a vibrant full service web design and creative agency with an impressive client list across several sectors.

Main Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to deliver high quality professional mobile applications based on sound User Experience/User Interface design principles and to translate designs to iOS and Android.

To be considered for this position, you must have at least two years commercial Mobile programming experience and strong experience of using objective C, Java, HTML5 and CSS. You'll need to be an excellent communicator with strong influencing skills and a track record of meeting and exceeding targets. You will also have a dynamic, proactive and disciplined approach, thrive under pressure, and relish a challenge.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Creating Visual Prototypes or Concepts for applications
  • Identifying, investigating and implementing novel solutions to client requirements
  • Liaising closely with other developers sharing knowledge
  • Liaising closely with Designers to ensure designs translate into functionality expected
  • Liaising closely with Client Services to receive briefs and translate into specifications as well as liaising regarding client amends providing solutions to client queries.
  • Translating designs accurately into Objective-c/Java
  • Setting up environments (dev/UAT/live) including version control
  • Complete testing of mobile applications, for supported versions and to usability guidelines
  • Work with Client Services to delivery within deadlines specified
  • Provide support for Head of Web Development in regards to quoting for work
  • Act as mobile development expert within the company

Skills / Attributes Required

  • Minimum of 2 years commercial Mobile programming experience
  • Minimum of 1 years commercial developing with Android
  • Minimum of 2 years commercial developing with iOS
  • Strong experience of objective C, Java, HTML5, CSS
  • Basic understanding of Windows mobile development (not essential)
  • Basic understanding of Blackberry App development (not essential)
  • Experience of web development including Asp.Net (not essential)
  • Strong experience using mobile development software (e.g. XCode)
  • Strong experience using Photoshop or similar graphics package
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work and interface with individuals of various levels and backgrounds
  • Ability to consume programming documentation and research into new areas of development
  • Strong interest in future of mobile application development

To apply for this role contact Ben McKean either in writing or email ben@prodo.com

Benefits Package: BUPA, 23 days holiday per annum, plus birthday off

Hours of employment: 37.5 Hours per week. 8.30am to 5pm (1 hour for lunch)

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES, Thank You.