IOS Developer

1. Design and build applications for iOS platforms
2. Work experience in both objective C and Swift
3. Collaborate with cross functional team to define and design the app
4. Perform checks on correct functionality of app
5. Should have knowledge about itunes connect and app store process.
6. Solid understanding of the full mobile development life cycle.
7. Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect iOS applications to back-end services
8. Strong knowledge of iOS UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
9. Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning
10. Ability to design applications around natural user interfaces, such as “touch” and “face”
11. Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
12. Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications
13. Understanding of iOS design principles and interface guidelines
14. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, Bitbucket
15. Experience with third-party libraries and APIs
16. Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
17. Development, design, documentation, implementing and testing of software systems in Front-End/Server-Side and Internet technologies.
18. Development of new services based on Business requirements.
19. Oversee the identification, design and implementation of appropriate security measures/controls in relation to the web based applications.
20. Enforce compliance with Bank’s system development lifecycle (SDLC) methodology Provide technical leadership and expertise in relation to e-Channels and ESB, as and when required.
21. Engage the Network Administrators, Network Security Administrators, Quality Assurance team and suitable external security service providers to conduct vulnerability assessments.
22. Monitor the articulation of alternate approaches in solving problems and provide advice towards the most efficient and effective approach.
23. Recommend viable solutions to improve customer service, satisfaction and response.
24. Ensure compliance with all QA policies/ procedures and standards.
25. Ensure high standards of confidentiality to safeguard commercially sensitive information.
26. Good analytical skills, strategic planning and interpersonal and communication skills.
27. Ability on multitask and juggle multiple pressing projects simultaneously, meeting all deadlines.
28. Document functional and non-functional (security, availability, performance) software specifications in alignment to the corporate guidelines and principles
29. Undertake software development activities and ensure timely and accurate delivery of the specifications.
30. Ensure legal and regulatory requirements, copyrights, data privacy and confidentiality requirements are appropriately addressed by the Banks iOS apps.
31. Develop and implement procedures for ongoing iOS application revision and updates.
32. Develop and document style guidelines and standards for iOS application content.
33. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of iOS based technologies, programming techniques and tools.
34. Constantly identify and implement improvements to Bank’s iOS based applications.
35. Coordinate activities between IT staff and business users to resolve Bank’s iOS based applications related problems.
36. Implement and maintain suitable backup solutions for the iOS application as well as the related program codes and configurations.
37. Perform iOS application tests according to planned schedules, or after any iOS application or product revisions.
38. Develop test plans, test scripts and test routines and conduct tests to mimic all possible test scenarios and platform dependent operations.
39. Identify problems uncovered by testing or customer feedback, and correct problems or refer problems to appropriate employees for correction.
40. Provide timely and accurate information to the external and internal auditors and the Compliance function as and when required. Analyze business processes and design IT systems to meet the requirements of the CBD Business Functions
41. Prepare projects and applications reports adhering to the Bank’s policies, procedures, and guidelines in order to satisfy internal and external reporting requirements.
42. Prepare technical manuals for users and operators of the applications
43. Train key users to the applications functionality, including the identification, troubleshooting and reporting of issues
44. Prepare Application System Recovery Plans
45. Continuously develop own expertise, optimising on-the-job and formal training opportunities • Post Implementation Review Results

• Timely and accurate completion of program and systems specifications

• Effectiveness of the programs developed

• Number of weekly report/Timesheet completed

• Demonstrable skills improvement by introducing new methodology or techniques

• Number of successful Functional Specifications developed

• Evidences of error free implementation of programs

• Number of Operational Guides documented

• Number of User Guides / Troubleshoot Guides documented

• Number of successful Change / Release Management implemented

• Number of completed Recovery Plans

JOB CONTEXT Responsible for IT Applications Development
COMMUNICATION All Bank Business Units, internal and external IT teams, vendors
FRAME WORK, BOUNDARIES &
DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY
• The job holder carries out the job as per the specified guidelines
• Is independent in carrying out day to day functions but has to consult IT Manager for crucial decisions.
• Is expected to provide prompt response to internal and external customers for solving their problems or answering their queries. Work is reviewed regularly by the respective IT Manager
QUALIFICATIONS
• University graduate in Computer Science
• Professional qualifications in Application Development, Agile Development and Software Applications Lifecycle Management with specialization in iOS Mobile Development.
• Excellent English. Knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage
EXPERIENCE
• About 6-8 years of related experience of which a minimum of 2-3 years should be in a similar position / responsibility, preferably in Banking/Financial Industries.
SKILLS
• Good communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Report writing skills
• Supervisory skills
• Inter- personal relations skills
BEHAVIORAL
COMPETENCIES • Analytical Ability
• Business Acumen
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Effective Communication
• Creativity & Innovation
• Customer Orientation
• Decision Making
• Managing Interpersonal Conflict & Resolving Problems
• Managing People
• Planning & Organizing
• Process Excellence
• Team Work
• Time Management
• Self-motivated
• Taking initiatives
TECHNICAL
COMPETENCIES • Application Development and Support
• Applying Technology
• Strong knowledge of iOS SDK
• “Swift” programming knowledge
• Data Analysis
• Webservices (SOAP & REST)
• Basic knowledge in Oracle, SQL-Server, Unix/Linux, Tomcat, jBoss etc
• System Design
• Systems Integration
• Systems Testing
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostic