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Senior Mobile Apps Developer

The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the City's evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed at moving the city towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts. The New York City Department of Correction Information Technology is seeking a senior Mobile apps developer.

The Senior Mobile Apps Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance mobile applications for iOS and/or Android platforms. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver user-friendly and scalable mobile solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain mobile applications using native or cross-platform technologies.
• Design and implement new features while ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to create intuitive and engaging user experiences.
• Work with backend developers to integrate APIs and web services.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and security.
• Stay updated with the latest mobile development trends and technologies.
• Debug and resolve issues, ensuring high-quality app performance.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Proficiency in Swift (iOS) and/or Kotlin (Android); experience with Flutter or React Native is a plus.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and third-party libraries.
• Knowledge of mobile security and performance optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and mobile app deployment processes.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong understanding of Flutter or React Native.
• Familiar with CI/CD and mobile app deployment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• A track record of successful technology ideation and implementation projects.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness:

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement:

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information:

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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