IT Applications Engineer V, Mobile - iOS and Android

IT Applications Engineer V, Mobile - iOS and Android

The IT Applications Engineer is a technical leader position responsible for leading the development of applications for Android and/or iOS devices by leveraging Agile methodologies to design and implement new customer-facing features; partnering with product management and UX teams to create fun, easy-to-use client applications which maximize the user experience; and providing insight and influence into the establishment of KP mobile device security practices.

This position will also be responsible for optimizing applications and serving as a subject matter expert in the development of the overall architecture for KP's mobile technologies.

Georgia or Colorado (Mostly remote, 1 Day per week in the office). Must be in CO or GA or relocate to CO or GA area. This role isn't eligible for H-1B, TN, F1 or OPT

• Design, develop, and maintain native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms using Swift, Objective‑C, Kotlin, and Java.
• Implement clean architecture and design patterns (e.g., MVVM) to ensure maintainable and scalable codebases.
• Write automated UI tests using Espresso (Android) and XCUITest (iOS) as part of the CI/CD pipeline to ensure quality and stability.
• Manage mobile app builds and signing workflows, including provisioning profiles, certificates, entitlements, flavors, and schemes.
• Integrate third‑party libraries and SDKs, such as Firebase, analytics, and location services.
• Consume and integrate APIs, handling authentication, errors, and performance optimizations like caching and retry logic.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including design, product, QA, and Dev Ops to deliver seamless mobile experiences.
• Integrate content from headless CMS platforms like Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) into dynamic mobile interfaces.
• Stay current with platform updates, tools, and industry best practices to ensure the app remains modern and competitive.
• Need to be fluent in native iOS and Android development, using native platforms, tools, and patterns like MVVM.
• Skilled in writing UI tests with XCUITest and Espresso.
• Experienced in managing signing assets, build schemes, flavors, and tools like Fastlane.
• Proficient in integrating third‑party SDKs (e.g., Firebase, Maps, Analytics).
• Capable of handling API integration, error states, and caching with Retrofit or Alamofire.
• Familiar with integrating content from AEM or similar headless CMS platforms.

• Conducts or oversees business‑specific projects by applying deep expertise in subject area.
• Promoting adherence to all procedures and policies; developing work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
• Determining and carrying out processes and methodologies; coordinating and delegating resources to accomplish organizational goals.
• Partnering internally and externally to make effective business decisions; solving complex problems.
• Escalating issues or risks, as appropriate.
• Monitoring progress and results.
• Recognizing and capitalizing on improvement opportunities.
• Evaluating recommendations made; and influencing the completion of project tasks by others.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, CIS, or related field and six (6) years experience in software development or a related field. Additional equivalent work experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Minimum five (5) years experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions development life cycles (e.g., SDLC).
• Minimum two (2) years in a technical leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Minimum five (5) years experience developing and/or implementing mobile applications.

• Four (4) years experience programming Objective‑C or Swift in iOS.
• Two (2) years experience developing automated tests using XCUITest/Espresso.
• Three (3) years experience working with native mobile app signing and build variants (e.g., Provisioning Profiles, Entitlements, Distribution Certificates, Xcode Scheme and Configuration, Android build types and flavors, etc.).
• Three (3) years experience in the development and integration of third‑party source code or libraries.
• Two (2) years of work experience with CMS such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
• Three (3) years experience integrating API/services.
• Mobile development for iOS and Android.

Compensation:
This position offers between $146k‑$163k (CO area) or $140k‑$155k (for GA area), plus up to 14% annual bonus and full benefits.