iOS Developer

H & H Software House is looking for an iOS Developer to design, develop and maintain Apple apps while working with the Project Managers, other Developers and Head of Web.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Working directly with developers and product managers to conceptualize, build, test and realize products
• Gather functionality requirements and translate those requirements into elegant functional solutions
• Working with the web developers to create and maintain a robust framework to support the apps
• Working with the front end developers to build the interface with focus on usability features
• Create compelling device specific user interfaces and experiences
• Optimizing the performance of the apps
• Keep up to date on the latest industry trends in the mobile technologies
• Explain technologies and solutions to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Personal skills and abilities:

• Proven commercial software development experience desktop and iOs apps
• Passion for mobile device technologies, especially iOs apps
• Published examples of mobile applications on the Apple store
• A track record of delivering successful consumer and or business products
• Ability to multi task and excellent time management skills
• Ability to work on their own and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Essential skills:

• Strong iOS Knowledge
• Strong knowledge about Apple products: iPhone, iPad, iPod etc.
• Strong OO design and programming skills in Java (J2EE/ J2ME)
• Familiar with the Android SDK is a +
• Knowledge of SQLite, MySQL or similar database management system
• Familiar with Eclipse
• Understanding of other compiled languages
• Experience on web service integration (SOAP, REST, JSON, XML)
• Experience of development using web technologies
• Good understanding of OO programming and design patterns
• Good understanding of HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, Ajax and PHP
• Experience building web and native apps
• Experience using social media APIs
• Ads integration using a 3rd party ad server (DART)
• Using version control (e.g. SVN)
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills

Desirable skills:

• LAMP development experience
• PHP frameworks (e.g. Zend)
• PHP template engines (e.g. Smarty)
• Creative design skills
• Working with a content management system
• Working in a media/ publishing environment

TEST

To show us your skills please design an iphone app and send the working version. The App should offer daily prayer times for cities that a user should be able to select. Try to show your analytical skills, design skills, the range of your knowledge about the iOS World.