Job Seekers, Please send resumes to resumes@hireitpeople.com Short Description:
The selected candidate will serve as an Architect for the PennDOT’s Mobile Computing team. In addition to being resourceful on both the device and server, the candidate must demonstrate discipline, leadership, organization, and risk management skills.
Complete Description:
This requisition should feature an initial Skype Interview with the manager and if that goes well, then an onsite in-person interview will follow.
The Hiring Manager requires an in-person interview and eventual relocation to Harrisburg. The candidate can be elsewhere during the application process.
The selected candidate will serve as an Architect for iOS Mobile Computing solutions for PennDOT.  The selected candidate will architect end-to-end solutions for iOS-based mobile products to be utilized by PennDOT and its third party contractors.  The projects will involve native iOS development, security best practices, data model design, and web service-oriented client/server backend solutioning.  
The selected candidate is expected to understand the business and technical requirements, and in turn design and implement solutions that are easy to maintain and incorporate/produce reusable components.  The selected candidate is expected to be proficient in problem identification and resolution, especially in production environments, for both the device and server side implementations. 
The selected candidate should be most versant with Apple technologies and their associated idiosyncrasies, but must also have working knowledge of the server side code and technologies. The selected candidate must be disciplined, organized, accountable, communicate clearly, exhibit leadership skills, and effectively manage product owner expectations. Specific Duties:Serve as an architect of n-tier applications using iOS as access technology for enterprise backend systems.Work with product owners, BAs and PMs in defining and managing the business and technical requirements.Lead the full SDLC process of iOS applications, including but not limited to Swift, HTML5, JSON, XML and consuming RESTful web services.Lead the full SDLC process of web service oriented backend solutions, including but not limited to Java, Spring frameworks, MyBatis, consuming SOAP web services, producing RESTful web services, and interfacing SOA middleware.Lead the design of database objects in relational databases, including but not limited to DB2, SQLServer, and/or Oracle.Comprehensive understanding and experience of up-to-date Apple’s technologies and requirements, including but not limited to distribution certificates, provisioning profiles, code signing, keychains, push notifications, app transport requirements, and iOS version histories.Expert level knowledge is required of using Swift 3+, iOS frameworks, Core Data, storyboards, web services, security/keychain, camera integration, asynchronous transactions, background processing, multitasking, etc.Triage bugs and resolve production issues in a timely and effective manner.Lead the team and provide guidance in troubleshooting issue and removing technical roadblocks.Provide technical assistance and mentoring of PennDOT staff assigned to the project.Follow Agile Scrum methodology, and conduct daily standups, sprint grooming and planning meetings.Follow Change Management process and coordinate with infrastructure teams in deploying solutions to the DEV, SYST, and PROD environments.SkillsFull SDLC experience in application development. Required 8 Years Experience with Object Oriented development. Required 8 Years Experience with iOS SDK and Objective-C. Required 4 Years Experience with Swift. Required 2 Year  Experience with Core Data framework. Required 4 Years Experience with iOS Auto Layout, Storyboard, Blocks, and GCD. Required 4 years Experience with deploying iOS apps. Required 4 Years Experience with deploying enterprise iOS apps via MDM. Required 1 Year Experience with relational database design and development. Required 5 Years Experience in architecting & leadership role. Required 2 Years Experience with HTML5 development and JavaScript frameworks. Required 3 Years Experience with Java centric server-side development and solutioning. Required 2 Years  Strong oral and written communication skills. Required SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceFull SDLC experience in application development.Required8YearsExperience with Object Oriented development.Required8YearsExperience with iOS SDK and Objective-C.Required4YearsExperience with Swift.Required2YearsExperience with Core Data framework.Required4YearsExperience with iOS Auto Layout, Storyboard, Blocks, and GCD.Required4YearsExperience with deploying iOS apps.Required4YearsExperience with deploying enterprise iOS apps via MDM.Required1YearsExperience with relational database design and development.Required5YearsExperience in architecting & leadership role.Required2YearsExperience with HTML5 development and JavaScript frameworks.Required3YearsExperience with Java centric server-side development and solutioning.Required2YearsStrong oral and written communication skills.Required