IT Applications Engineer V, Mobile - iOS and Android

The IT Applications Engineer is a technical leader position responsible for leading the development of applications for Android and / or iOS devices by leveraging Agile methodologies to design and implement new customer-facing features; partnering with product management and UX teams to create fun, easy-to-use client applications which maximize the user experience; and providing insight and influence into the establishment of KP mobile device security practices. This position will also be responsible for optimizing applications and serving as a subject matter expert in the development of the overall architecture for KPs mobile technologies.

Location Options : Georgia or Cplorado (Mostly remote, 1 Day per week in the office). Must be in CO or GA or relocate to CO or GA area. This role isn't eligible for H-1B, TN, F1 or OPT

• Design, develop, and maintain native mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms using Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin, and Java.
• Implement clean architecture and design patterns (e.g., MVVM) to ensure maintainable and scalable codebases.
• Write automated UI tests using Espresso (Android) and XCUITest (iOS) as part of the CI / CD pipeline to ensure quality and stability.
• Manage mobile app builds and signing workflows, including provisioning profiles, certificates, entitlements, flavors, and schemes.
• Integrate third-party libraries and SDKs, such as Firebase, analytics, and location services.
• Consume and integrate APIs, handling authentication, errors, and performance optimizations like caching and retry logic.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, product, QA, and DevOps to deliver seamless mobile experiences.
• Integrate content from headless CMS platforms like Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) into dynamic mobile interfaces.
• Stay current with platform updates, tools, and industry best practices to ensure the app remains modern and competitive.
• Need to be fluent in native iOS and Android development, using native platforms, tools, and patterns like MVVM.
• Skilled in writing UI tests with XCUITest and Espresso.
• Experienced in managing signing assets, build schemes, flavors, and tools like Fastlane.
• Proficient in integrating third-party SDKs (e.g., Firebase, Maps, Analytics).
• Capable of handling API integration, error states, and caching with Retrofit or Alamofire.
• Familiar with integrating content from AEM or similar headless CMS platforms

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Compensation :   This position offers between $146k-$163k (CO area) or $140k-$155k (for GA area) , plus up to 14% annual bonus and full benefits.