Platform Specialist

As a Platform Specialist, you will focus on optimizing and maintaining applications across iOS, Android, or Windows environments.

• Troubleshooting platform-specific issues. 
• Implementing updates.
• Ensuring seamless integration with other systems.
• Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to deliver high-quality user experiences, leveraging your expertise to resolve technical challenges efficiently.
• Staying current with platform updates and best practices will be essential as you work to enhance performance and security. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize platform-specific issues.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members regarding platform-specific challenges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4–6 years of experience in software development, with a focus on platform-specific development (iOS, Android, or Windows).
• Candidates must be US citizens and will be required to undergo a background investigation in order to gain access to sensitive information. No dual citizens due to federal agency requirements.

Other Job Specific Skills

• Strong understanding and hands-on experience in developing, maintaining, and optimizing applications for at least one of the following platforms: iOS, Android, or Windows.
• For iOS: Knowledge of Swift and Objective-C, Xcode, and familiarity with iOS SDK.
• For Android: Proficiency in Kotlin and Java, Android Studio, and familiarity with Android SDK.
• For Windows: Experience with C#, .NET framework, and Visual Studio.
• Proficiency in developing, testing, and maintaining applications at scale.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, Bitrise, or similar tools).
• Experience with app deployment processes (e.g., App Store, Google Play, or Windows Store).
• Basic knowledge of MDM tools and solutions to manage and secure mobile devices in an enterprise environment. 
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (developers, QA engineers, product managers, etc.).

Preferred Certifications (Optional)

• Apple Certified iOS Developer.
• Android Certified Application Developer. 
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (for Windows development)

Compensation Ranges

Compensation ranges for ASM Research positions vary depending on multiple factors; including but not limited to, location, skill set, level of education, certifications, client requirements, contract-specific affordability, government clearance and investigation level, and years of experience. The compensation displayed for this role is a general guideline based on these factors and is unique to each role. Monetary compensation is one component of ASM's overall compensation and benefits package for employees.

EEO Requirements

It is the policy of ASM that an individual's race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or national origin are not and will not be considered in any personnel or management decisions. We affirm our commitment to these fundamental policies.

All recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications is done without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or age. All decisions on employment are made to abide by the principle of equal employment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements described in "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities" above are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. (For example, "light office duties' or "lifting up to 50 pounds" or "some travel" required.) Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualifying disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the primary functions.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.