App & Mobile Developer (Android &iOS)

Koniag Government Services, LLC•Albuquerque, NM

17h•Remote

About The Position

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a highly skilled App & Mobile Developer to join our cross-functional DevOps team supporting an enterprise cloud modernization and data transformation initiative to support Kadiak and our government customer. You must be able to obtain a Public Trust (Moderate Risk) Clearance. This position is Remote with potential travel to regional offices. This position is for a future new business opportunity. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. This role is responsible for ensuring that our modernized enterprise solutions function natively and effectively across mobile platforms. The ideal candidate will focus on creating functional tools for field use rather than just a "resized website," utilizing a "Build Once, Deploy Many" (BODM) architecture within a native Microsoft Azure environment. You will work closely with architects and designers to deliver secure, high-performance mobile modules that interact with complex backend cloud services. Position Description: The App & Mobile Developer will design, develop, and maintain native mobile applications for both Android and iOS platforms that integrate seamlessly with Azure backend services. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mobile Development, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 3 years specialized in mobile application development for both Android and iOS platforms
Proven relevant experience within the last 18 months in mobile software development and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) capabilities
Demonstrated experience connecting mobile applications to Microsoft Azure backend services and managing APIs through Azure API Management (APIM)
Exceptional communication skills in English – both written and oral – and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical IT stakeholders
Proficiency in native mobile languages (Swift/Kotlin) or cross-platform frameworks (e.g., Xamarin, MAUI) that align with a Microsoft-centric environment
Experience using Azure DevOps for repository management, pipeline automation, and tracking work items through Azure Boards
Strong understanding of mobile application architecture patterns (MVVM, MVC, Clean Architecture)
Experience implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms in mobile applications
Knowledge of RESTful API design and integration
Proficiency in implementing data encryption and secure data storage practices
Ability to develop interfaces that meet Federal accessibility standards (Section 508 Compliance)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
Understanding of mobile application lifecycle and app store deployment processes
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Moderate Risk) background investigation
Ready to travel for site discovery and prototype finalization sprints, which may include weekends or federal holidays to meet mission objectives

Nice To Haves

Experience implementing mobile features such as OCR-aided document classification or NLP-based chat assistants
Familiarity with implementing "never trust, always verify" principles for every API call in accordance with Executive Order 14028 (Zero Trust Architecture)
Knowledge of formatting application telemetry to be ingested by enterprise SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel
Experience with mobile testing frameworks and automated testing strategies
Understanding of NIST security controls and federal compliance requirements
Experience with offline-first mobile application design
Familiarity with push notification services and background processing
Knowledge of mobile DevOps practices and continuous deployment strategies
Experience working in a federal government IT environment
Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Responsibilities

Use dedicated coding expertise to ensure the system functions natively across Android and iOS platforms, providing a robust tool for field-based users
Implement mobile UIs that interface with complex backend APIs and ensure seamless integration with the project's CI/CD pipelines
Ensure all mobile APIs are registered and secured via the Agency's Azure API Management (APIM) instance using OAuth 2.0 tokens
Integrate FIPS 140-2 validated encryption for data in transit and at rest, ensuring all cryptographic operations utilize Azure Key Vault
Integrate mobile applications with Agency-provided identity solutions (e.g., Login.gov or Azure AD B2C) and enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all interactions involving sensitive data
Participate in 1-week rapid development sprints, performing unit testing and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure stable, usable prototypes at the end of each cycle
Collaborate with backend developers, architects, and UX designers to deliver cohesive mobile solutions
Optimize mobile application performance, ensuring efficient use of device resources and network bandwidth
Maintain code quality through peer reviews and adherence to development best practices
Document technical specifications and user guides for mobile applications