App \u0026 Mobile Developer (Android \u0026iOS)

Kadiak, LLC, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a highly skilled App & Mobile Developer to join our cross-functional DevOps team supporting an enterprise cloud modernization and data transformation initiative to support Kadiak and our government customer. You must be able to obtain a Public Trust (Moderate Risk) Clearance. This position is Remote with potential travel to regional offices. This position is for a future new business opportunity.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

This role is responsible for ensuring that our modernized enterprise solutions function natively and effectively across mobile platforms. The ideal candidate will focus on creating functional tools for field use rather than just a "resized website," utilizing a "Build Once, Deploy Many" (BODM) architecture within a native Microsoft Azure environment. You will work closely with architects and designers to deliver secure, high-performance mobile modules that interact with complex backend cloud services.

Position Description:

The App & Mobile Developer will design, develop, and maintain native mobile applications for both Android and iOS platforms that integrate seamlessly with Azure backend services. Principal responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Use dedicated coding expertise to ensure the system functions natively across Android and iOS platforms, providing a robust tool for field-based users
• Implement mobile UIs that interface with complex backend APIs and ensure seamless integration with the project's CI/CD pipelines
• Ensure all mobile APIs are registered and secured via the Agency's Azure API Management (APIM) instance using OAuth 2.0 tokens
• Integrate FIPS 140-2 validated encryption for data in transit and at rest, ensuring all cryptographic operations utilize Azure Key Vault
• Integrate mobile applications with Agency-provided identity solutions (e.g., Login.gov or Azure AD B2C) and enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for all interactions involving sensitive data
• Participate in 1-week rapid development sprints, performing unit testing and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure stable, usable prototypes at the end of each cycle
• Collaborate with backend developers, architects, and UX designers to deliver cohesive mobile solutions
• Optimize mobile application performance, ensuring efficient use of device resources and network bandwidth
• Maintain code quality through peer reviews and adherence to development best practices
• Document technical specifications and user guides for mobile applications

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mobile Development, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 3 years specialized in mobile application development for both Android and iOS platforms
• Proven relevant experience within the last 18 months in mobile software development and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Learning (ML) capabilities
• Demonstrated experience connecting mobile applications to Microsoft Azure backend services and managing APIs through Azure API Management (APIM)

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional communication skills in English - both written and oral - and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical IT stakeholders
• Proficiency in native mobile languages (Swift/Kotlin) or cross-platform frameworks (e.g., Xamarin, MAUI) that align with a Microsoft-centric environment
• Experience using Azure DevOps for repository management, pipeline automation, and tracking work items through Azure Boards
• Strong understanding of mobile application architecture patterns (MVVM, MVC, Clean Architecture)
• Experience implementing secure authentication and authorization mechanisms in mobile applications
• Knowledge of RESTful API design and integration
• Proficiency in implementing data encryption and secure data storage practices
• Ability to develop interfaces that meet Federal accessibility standards (Section 508 Compliance)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
• Understanding of mobile application lifecycle and app store deployment processes
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Moderate Risk) background investigation
• Ready to travel for site discovery and prototype finalization sprints, which may include weekends or federal holidays to meet mission objectives

Desired Skills and Competencies:

• Experience implementing mobile features such as OCR-aided document classification or NLP-based chat assistants
• Familiarity with implementing "never trust, always verify" principles for every API call in accordance with Executive Order 14028 (Zero Trust Architecture)
• Knowledge of formatting application telemetry to be ingested by enterprise SIEM tools like Microsoft Sentinel
• Experience with mobile testing frameworks and automated testing strategies
• Understanding of NIST security controls and federal compliance requirements
• Experience with offline-first mobile application design
• Familiarity with push notification services and background processing
• Knowledge of mobile DevOps practices and continuous deployment strategies
• Experience working in a federal government IT environment
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com .

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