Job Overview: We're on the hunt for a skilled Mobile App Developer to bring our vision to life: an innovative social discovery and planning app designed to revolutionize how people connect, discover, and experience local social events. Our app, aimed at fostering real-world connections through technology, will feature a user-friendly interface, robust functionality, and a design that encourages engagement and interaction.
About Us: We are a startup dedicated to enhancing social connectivity and engagement. Our mission is to build a platform that makes discovering local events and planning gatherings with friends seamless and enjoyable, counteracting the isolation often fueled by digital media. With a focus on user experience, we aim to create an app that not only facilitates social planning but also enriches users' social lives.
Responsibilities: Collaborate with our team to define app features and functionality. Develop a high-quality, responsive mobile app for iOS and/or Android from the ground up. Implement UI/UX designs that are engaging and intuitive. Integrate third-party APIs for functionalities like event listings, social media sharing, and calendar synchronization. Ensure the app's performance, quality, and responsiveness. Identify and rectify bottlenecks and fix bugs. Prepare and maintain code documentation. Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in mobile app development.
Requirements: Proven experience as a Mobile App Developer with a portfolio of released applications on the App Store or the Google Play Store. Strong proficiency in Swift, Kotlin, or Flutter, and a solid understanding of the iOS and/or Android SDK. Experience with third-party libraries and APIs. Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect mobile applications to back-end services. Understanding of UI/UX standards and a knack for creating engaging user experiences. Knowledge of code versioning tools (such as Git). Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Nice-to-Haves: Experience with social media integration. Knowledge of cloud message APIs and push notifications. A passion for creating products that positively impact people's social lives.
What We Offer: The opportunity to be a key player in a groundbreaking project aimed at transforming social engagement. Competitive compensation. Flexible work hours and the possibility of remote work. A collaborative and dynamic team environment. Potential for long-term collaboration on future projects and updates.
We're looking to build this in stages beginning with a website MVP comprehensively giving a local discovery process and working our way into the mobile app build.
We have Figma designs laid out that we'll show you on our call
