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Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.

Our client is seeking a iOS Mobile Developer x 2 in Vienna, VA/Hybrid

Role Description

• To support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of Navy Federal Credit Union’s mobile banking applications across iOS platform. Mobile Developers are embedded within cross-functional Agile teams and play a critical role in delivering secure, reliable, and user-friendly digital experiences to millions of members. This role involves technical execution, platform advocacy, and collaboration across disciplines to ensure high-quality mobile solutions aligned with business goals and member needs.

• Design, develop, and maintain mobile banking features for iOS
• Resolve production issues and contribute to platform stability and performance improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams including front-end, back-end, and product stakeholders
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and backlog refinement
• Ensure adherence to platform-specific development standards and best practices
• Write and maintain unit and UI tests; participate in peer code reviews
• Stay current with mobile OS updates, development trends, and emerging technologies
• Advocate for platform excellence and contribute to reusable component libraries
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Support enterprise-wide mobile initiatives and influence platform strategy (senior levels)

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• Progressive experience in mobile application development (level-dependent)
• Proficiency in:
- iOS: Swift, Objective-C, Xcode
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party libraries
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (SAFe preferred)
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Desired: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, mobile accessibility standards, and performance optimization

Career Levels
Associate Mobile Developer (Level 1)
Focus: Learning and foundational contribution
• Technical Responsibilities:
• Build small features and bug fixes under guidance
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and code reviews
• Learn platform tools and development practices
• Pair with senior developers for mentorship
• Soft Skills:
• Curiosity
• Adaptability
• Clear communication
• Team collaboration

Mobile Developer (Level 2)
Focus: Independent contribution and platform ownership
• Technical Responsibilities:
• Own moderately complex features and bug fixes
• Represent mobile platform within Agile team
• Collaborate with designers, analysts, and product owners
• Begin mentoring junior developers
• Soft Skills:
• Accountability
• Cross-functional communication
• Proactive problem-solving

Senior Mobile Developer (Level 3)
Focus: Technical leadership and cross-team collaboration
• Technical Responsibilities:
• Lead development of complex features and platform initiatives
• Influence architecture and reusable components
• Mentor junior developers and drive platform standards
• Represent mobile in cross-team efforts
• Soft Skills:
• Leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Coaching
• Platform advocacy

Principal Mobile Developer (Level 4)
Focus: Vision-setting and enterprise-level influence
• Technical Responsibilities:
• Define mobile platform strategy across release trains
• Lead enterprise-wide mobile initiatives and innovation
• Introduce new tools, frameworks, and practices
• Advocate for mobile excellence across the organization
• Soft Skills:
• Visionary leadership
• Change management
• Thought leadership
• Enterprise collaboration
• Languages & Tools: Proficiency in Swift, Objective-C, and Xcode
• API Integration: Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party libraries
• Testing: Ability to write and maintain unit and UI tests
• Preferred: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, mobile accessibility standards, and performance optimization

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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