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Cornerstone University · 1 month ago

Mobile Application Developer

Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $80K/yr

5+ years exp

Cornerstone University is seeking a skilled and driven Mobile Application Developer to design, develop, maintain, and evolve mobile applications that support enterprise operations. The role involves implementing new features and ensuring a seamless student experience while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Universities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy mobile applications for iOS (Swift) and/or Android (Kotlin/Java) platforms using modern frameworks such as React Native, with backend integration via .NET technologies

Maintain and enhance existing mobile applications, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security across devices and operating systems

Integrate mobile apps with cloud services, databases (e.g., SQL Server), and third-party APIs, ensuring seamless data flow and user experience. Discern and utilize documentation for enterprise APIs (like Ellucian/Colleague SIS) to facilitate accurate data exchange for registration, grading, and transcript updates

Web Portal Maintenance: Maintain and extend the front-end features of the Faculty and Student Web Portals (built in Vue, React, or Angular) to support new functionality

Platform & Content Management: Implement solutions related to complex curriculum rules, data synchronization, and managing the flow of content and configuration settings from the CMS (Content Management System) to all client apps

Technical Leadership: Serve as a senior technical voice within a small team, helping to triage complex bugs, manage technical support requests, and ensure adherence to best practices

Participate in code reviews, write unit tests, and contribute to technical documentation to uphold high standards of code quality and maintainability

Support backend systems and database operations as needed, including occasional SQL Server maintenance tasks

Troubleshoot and resolve mobile application issues promptly to minimize downtime and ensure user satisfaction

Stay current with emerging mobile technologies and development practices, recommending improvements to enhance app functionality and user engagement

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, product managers, and backend developers to gather requirements and translate them into intuitive, performant mobile solutions

Respond to after-hours IT emergencies when necessary, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to operational stability

Engage regularly with students through projects, activities, and campus settings, serving as a Christian leader and mentor by modeling a gospel-centered lifestyle and ministering through a biblical worldview

Perform other duties as assigned, contributing to the broader mission and goals of Cornerstone University and WCSG

Qualification

Mobile DevelopmentSwiftKotlin/JavaReact NativeAPI IntegrationSQL ServerVueReactAngularCode ReviewsUnit TestingTechnical LeadershipTechnical Documentation

Required

5+ years of professional experience in software development

High School diploma required, with a bachelor's in computer science or a technology field preferred

Deep expertise in developing and maintaining production applications using Swift (for iOS) and either Kotlin or Java (for Android)

Experience with a modern JavaScript framework (e.g., Vue, React, or Angular) sufficient to maintain and extend our existing web portal interfaces

Proven ability to read, understand, and implement solutions based on detailed API documentation for complex system integrations

Ability to evaluate technical trade-offs (quick fixes vs. long-term solutions) and advocate for stable, scalable architecture

A personal relationship with Jesus Christ and an active Christian commitment

A theology that supports the values and mission of Cornerstone University core commitments evidenced by an ability to affirm and sign the university's doctrinal statement, 'The Cornerstone Confession.'

Employees are expected to faithfully attend an evangelical and biblical church whose core beliefs and practices are consistent with Cornerstone's confession and core commitments

Preferred

Experience managing configuration and feature flags using Firebase Remote Config

Familiarity with cloud functions or infrastructure management in Azure (e.g., Azure Functions)

Prior experience building features related to media playback and synchronization

Experience with Ellucian/Colleague or other major Student Information Systems

Company

Cornerstone University

Cornerstone University is an independent, non-denominational Christian university in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Founded in 1941

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.cornerstone.edu

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