Senior Mobile Application Developer-ISAII-D (Apple Platform-iOS / iPadOS)

Title : Senior Mobile Application Developer-ISAII-D (Apple Platform-iOS / iPadOS)Location : Washington, DC / Remote EligibleSecurity Clearance : Moderate Background Investigation (MBI)Schedule : Due to the nature of law enforcement work and operation, position may require occasional support outside of core working hours, as well as intermittent weekend support, mission dependentSalary : $130,000.00About KACE : When you make the decision to join KACE, you are choosing to work alongside talented professionals that have one thing in common; the passion to make a difference! KACE employees bring their diverse talents and experiences to work on critical projects that help shape the nation’s safety, security, and quality of life. The desire to have a career that is purposeful and forward thinking is woven into every KACE employee…it’s The KACE Way. KACE employees are; purpose driven, forward focused, open-minded, trustworthy, and invested. The KACE Way is our commitment to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities. Join KACE and make a difference!Job Summary : The Senior Mobile Application Developer will support the Cyber & Investigative Technology Group by developing mobile applications to assist in criminal, civil, and administrative investigations. Essential Functions and Responsibilities : Core iOS / iPadOS Development

• Proficiency in Swift and familiarity with Objective-C for maintaining legacy codebases.
• Strong experience developing native applications for iPhone and iPad using Xcode.
• Solid understanding of iOS / iPadOS SDKs, APIs, and frameworks including : + UIKit and / or SwiftUI + Foundation, Core Data, Core Location + Background processing and lifecycle management
• Ability to design and implement adaptive UI layouts supporting multiple screen sizes and orientations.Enterprise Application Integration
• Strong experience integrating mobile applications with enterprise backend systems hosted on Windows-based platforms.
• Proficiency consuming and integrating with : + RESTful APIs and JSON + SOAP services (legacy environments)
• Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms, including : + OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect + Token-based authentication (JWT) + Enterprise identity providers (e.g., Active Directory / Azure AD / Entra ID)
• Ability to collaborate with backend teams developing applications using : + .NET / ASP.NET + IIS-hosted services + SQL Server or enterprise databasesSecurity & Compliance
• Strong knowledge of mobile application security best practices, including : + Secure storage (Keychain) + Data encryption at rest and in transit + Secure network communication (TLS)
• Experience implementing enterprise security policies, including : + Mobile Device Management (MDM) integration + Certificate-based authentication + App sandboxing and least-privilege access
• Understanding of compliance requirements relevant to enterprise environments (e.g., CJIS, FISMA, HIPAA, or similar standards).Development Practices & Tooling
• Experience with source control systems, especially Git, in team-based environments.
• Ability to work within CI / CD pipelines for mobile applications.
• Familiarity with : + Automated unit testing and UI testing (XCTest) + Debugging, profiling, and performance tuning using Xcode tools
• Ability to document technical designs, APIs, and deployment procedures clearly.Cross-Platform Collaboration
• Ability to collaborate effectively with : + Web developers (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) + Backend developers (Windows / .NET stacks) + UX / UI designers and product owners
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to translate mobile requirements into enterprise technical solutions.Enterprise & Windows Ecosystem Exposure
• Experience integrating mobile apps with : + Microsoft-based ecosystems (Azure services, Microsoft Graph APIs) + Windows authentication and identity services
• Familiarity with desktop web application workflows and how mobile applications complement or extend them.Mobile Deployment & Lifecycle Management
• Experience with : + Enterprise app distribution (Apple Business Manager) + Internal app stores or private app deployment + Managing app updates across large user populations
• Familiarity with MDM platforms such as Mobile Iron, Ivanti, or similar tools.Performance, Reliability & Support
• Ability to design mobile applications that perform reliably in low-connectivity or high-latency environments.
• Experience monitoring application health using logging, analytics, and crash reporting tools.
• Ability to support production applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes in coordination with enterprise support teams.Professional & Analytical Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while adhering to enterprise standards and governance.
• Experience working in regulated, mission-critical, or high-availability environments.Desirable, not required
• Advanced iOS Capabilities
• Experience with SwiftUI in production enterprise applications.
• Knowledge of Combine, concurrency (async / await), and modern iOS architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture).
• Experience supporting offline data synchronization and conflict resolution.
• Familiarity with Apple Human Interface Guidelines for enterprise-focused applicationsMinimum Qualifications & Skills : Included, but not limited to :
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Significant experience may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Substantial demonstrated work experience (ideally a minimum of 5 to 8 years) in mobile application development, implementation, and ongoing enhancements.
• Experience working in a collaborative and cross functional team environment.
• Facilitate strategy sessions with stakeholders to gather application requirements in order to become familiar with project scope, business needs and overall application requirements.
• Performs applications coding and interface design, development, documentation, testing, release and maintenance for mobile applications, tools and reports to track and evaluate changes in the workforce.
• Monitors tool effectiveness and optimize applications where needed.
• Develops applications based upon technical design, user interface, and use case while ensuring application readiness for deployment, the output meets user requirements, and within set standards and policies.
• Once product is deployed, work collaboratively to improve and optimize application performance.
• End to end testing of application, including any server components that the application may interface with.
• Develops and maintains proper documentation for all phases of application, tool and report development including requests for testing, quality assurance and issuance into production.
• Develops and maintains the centralized information delivery platform for workforce management information, tools, and analytics.
• Accesses, queries and retrieves data from source systems and Teradata. Integrates, validates and manipulates data sets for management tools and reporting.
• Develops block diagrams and logic flow charts.
• Enhance software to reduce operating time and improve efficiencies.
• Provides technical guidance to application users and stakeholders; develops instructional material and provides training on applications, tools, reports and other complement resources for integration into the field.
• Maintains awareness of emerging technologies and resources; research systems technologies and the industry for best practices and new applications for integration into the organization.Clearance : Applicants selected may be subject to a government background investigation and may be required to meet the following conditions of employment.Security Requirements / Background Investigation Requirements :
• Must be a U.S Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident.
• Favorable

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