Mobile App Developer

Position Title: Mobile App Developer

About the Job

• Duration: 12 months with a possibility of further extension

• Client Location : Helena, Montana

• Work Type : Hybrid/Wednesday in Office

• Job : FWP_RFP26_1033NAV

Candidate must be available to start within 2 weeks of offer.


About The Position :
Client has a mobile app that allows hunters and anglers to display their current licenses and permits. If the customer selected digital carcass tags, they can validate their carcass tags within the app. App has an API that connects it to our Automated Licensing System (ALS). Client's core business system ALS tracks all the agency s license sales and revenue.
Application owners are prioritizing the requests for the agency s mobile app and client's Deputy Director aligns new project requests with the agency s strategic plan and works through the prioritization process. Work accomplished through this project will expand the functionality of the mobile app.

The objective is to continue to improve the overall efficiency, data integrity, and functionality of the mobile app to support ongoing management of diverse programs and provide the customer service expected by hunters and anglers in Montana.

Responsibilities -
Detailed analysis, design, development, testing, and implementation tasks necessary to develop requested enhancements, system interfaces, queries, and reports.
The scope includes enhancements to the existing mobile app or the development of a new mobile app if applicable.
Work may include user interfaces, database design or modification, batch jobs, reports, queries, or other technical work necessary to accomplish a functional component.
Priorities will be reassessed regularly using Agile methodology.
Client mobile app enhancements and development - Work to be identified and prioritized by the Client Project Manager | Work will be assigned through GitLab tickets
Development of XMT (Explore Montana) mobile app - Work will be defined and assigned by the Client Project Manager

Deliverables -
Working source code that adheres to client's design, development, and security standards
Thoroughly tested and production-ready deployable code
Documented code changes
Work must be committed, buildable, deployable, and runnable at the end of every sprint cycle with planned and testable features
Required enhancements to client's mobile apps
Fully functional user interfaces meeting requirements outlined by client staff
Fully functional queries and reporting capabilities as required
Working database tables as required

Misc -
FWP uses Agile methodology and Scrum for all development projects, including daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives. Client uses Agile, Kanban, and Scrum for support and development. Contractor must participate in all scrum meetings.
Client staff will perform user acceptance testing and document defects. Defects will be prioritized and provided to the Contractor to fix. Once approved, Contractor will coordinate deployment with Client staff.

Must Have Requirements -
Mobile app is built in Kotlin and Swift and partially rebuilt in React. Contract includes completing the rebuild.
Developer must have strong mobile app development skills and be competent developing in ReactNative for iOS and Android.
Must have experience using local storage in mobile applications for offline operation. (200 points)
Developer must be familiar with Java and experienced with object-oriented programming principles. Must have experience consuming and producing JSON Rest services. (200 points)
Developer must have experience with RDBMS platforms such as Oracle and PostgreSQL. (100 points)
Other skills required: Agile, Kanban, GitLab, IntelliJ, Spring, Struts, Wildfly, UX/UI. (100 points)

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical/Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short Term/Long Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• 401 (K)