IT Applications Engineer V, Mobile - iOS and Android

Job Openings 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 that 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 is not 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 keep the app modern and competitive.
• Be fluent in native iOS and Android development, using native platforms, tools, and patterns like MVVM.
• Be skilled in writing UI tests with XCUITest and Espresso.
• Have experience managing signing assets, build schemes, flavors, and tools like Fastlane.
• Be proficient in integrating third‑party SDKs (e.g., Firebase, Maps, Analytics).
• Be capable of handling API integration, error states, and caching with Retrofit or Alamofire.
• Be familiar with integrating content from AEM or similar headless CMS platforms.

• Conduct or oversee business‑specific projects applying deep expertise in the subject area.
• Promote adherence to all procedures and policies; develop work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
• Determine and carry out processes and methodologies; coordinate and delegate resources to achieve organizational goals.
• Partner internally and externally to make effective business decisions; solve complex problems.
• Escalate issues or risks, as appropriate.
• Monitor progress and results.
• Recognize and capitalize on improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate recommendations made; influence the completion of project tasks by others.

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

• Four (4) years of experience programming Objective‑C or Swift on iOS.
• Two (2) years of experience developing automated tests using XCUITest/Espresso.
• Three (3) years of 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).
• Three (3) years of experience in the development and integration of third‑party source code or libraries.
• Two (2) years of work experience with a CMS such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
• Three (3) years of experience integrating API services.
• Mobile development for iOS and Android.

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