Internship
The Property Guide is a FREE property classifieds site, where you can find ads on commercial property, houses, apartments and land for sale or rent in Kenya. We are looking for a senior mobile app developer to lead the design, development and maintenance of Android and iPhone apps. The developer will lead the entire app lifecycle right from concept stage until delivery and post launch support. Apps will be mainly content based and integrated closely with the web sites. In addition to delivering the product the successful candidate will be heavily involved in driving the mobile strategy regionally.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Internship
Category: Mobile App Development
Description:
Job Outputs / Responsibilities
Acting as lead iOS and/ or Android developer.
Depending on the skills set can be lead on one platform and play a supporting role across the other
Working closely with another mobile app developer leading the other platform development Deliver across the entire app life cycle –concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support
Working directly with developers and product managers to conceptualise, build, test and realise products
Gather requirements around functionality and translate those requirements into elegant functional solutions
Build prototypes at tech scoping stage of projects
Working along 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
Standardising the platform and in some cases apps to deliver across multiple brands with minimal duplication of effort
Optimising performance for 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
Attend industry events/ conference – both attending and presenting
Core Qualifications
Proven software development experience – desktop and mobile Published examples of mobile applications on the App store or the Android market
Excellent knowledge in information architecture, human computer interaction and usability design principles
A track record of delivering successful consumer and or business products
Ability to use analytic data and user testing to inform design decision
A passion for new consumer technology and the emerging media landscape
Ability to multi task and good time management skills
Ability to work on their own and as a part of the team
Excellent scoping and estimation skills
Excellent testing/ QA skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to liaise with various departments locally and internationally
Essential skills:
iOS – Strong OO design and programming skills in Objective-C Familiar with iOS SDK (UIKit, Cocoa Touch, Core Data, Core Location, etc)
Familiar with xcode Android – Strong OO design and programming skills in Java (J2EE/ J2ME) Familiar with the Android SDK Knowledge of SQLite, MySQL or similar database management system Familiar with Eclipse
Common - 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 optimisation 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
Competencies for success:
Creativity
Learning on the Fly
Technical Learning
Action Orientated
Dealing with Ambiguity
Presentation Skills
Peer Relationships
Time Management
Written Communications
Problem Solving
If you meet the above requirements and would like to be part of the Property Guide team, please forward a comprehensive CV listing relevant skills and experience to careers@thepropertyguide.co.ke. Position applied for on the subject line of your email and mention projects worked on with relevant links in the body of your email. Deadline for applications is 27th September 2012. Should you not hear from us within 1 month of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.
The Property Guide is a FREE property classifieds site, where you can find ads on commercial property, houses, apartments and land for sale or rent in Kenya. We are looking for a senior mobile app developer to lead the design, development and maintenance of Android and iPhone apps. The developer will lead the entire app lifecycle right from concept stage until delivery and post launch support. Apps will be mainly content based and integrated closely with the web sites. In addition to delivering the product the successful candidate will be heavily involved in driving the mobile strategy regionally.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Internship
Category: Mobile App Development
Description:
Job Outputs / Responsibilities
Acting as lead iOS and/ or Android developer.
Depending on the skills set can be lead on one platform and play a supporting role across the other
Working closely with another mobile app developer leading the other platform development Deliver across the entire app life cycle –concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support
Working directly with developers and product managers to conceptualise, build, test and realise products
Gather requirements around functionality and translate those requirements into elegant functional solutions
Build prototypes at tech scoping stage of projects
Working along 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
Standardising the platform and in some cases apps to deliver across multiple brands with minimal duplication of effort
Optimising performance for 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
Attend industry events/ conference – both attending and presenting
Core Qualifications
Proven software development experience – desktop and mobile Published examples of mobile applications on the App store or the Android market
Excellent knowledge in information architecture, human computer interaction and usability design principles
A track record of delivering successful consumer and or business products
Ability to use analytic data and user testing to inform design decision
A passion for new consumer technology and the emerging media landscape
Ability to multi task and good time management skills
Ability to work on their own and as a part of the team
Excellent scoping and estimation skills
Excellent testing/ QA skills
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to liaise with various departments locally and internationally
Essential skills:
iOS – Strong OO design and programming skills in Objective-C Familiar with iOS SDK (UIKit, Cocoa Touch, Core Data, Core Location, etc)
Familiar with xcode Android – Strong OO design and programming skills in Java (J2EE/ J2ME) Familiar with the Android SDK Knowledge of SQLite, MySQL or similar database management system Familiar with Eclipse
Common - 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 optimisation 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
Competencies for success:
Creativity
Learning on the Fly
Technical Learning
Action Orientated
Dealing with Ambiguity
Presentation Skills
Peer Relationships
Time Management
Written Communications
Problem Solving
If you meet the above requirements and would like to be part of the Property Guide team, please forward a comprehensive CV listing relevant skills and experience to careers@thepropertyguide.co.ke. Position applied for on the subject line of your email and mention projects worked on with relevant links in the body of your email. Deadline for applications is 27th September 2012. Should you not hear from us within 1 month of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.