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Job Description
Requirements
MOS CODES: None
Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree or higher in Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, and three (3) years of experience in mobile application development for both Android and iOS platforms.
Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent issued by another state by the time of appointment.
Special Requirements : Applicants for this position must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in disqualification or termination: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A or B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class A or B Misdemeanor convictions, or open arrest warrants for any criminal offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and family violence convictions.
General Purpose
Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality mobile applications for Android and iOS platforms. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
Typical Duties
Designing, developing, and deploying mobile applications for both Android and iOS platforms. Involves: Managing mobile app store platforms, accounts, and third-party publishers on behalf of the city. Collaborating with software teams to define app features, validate ADA compliance, and review user interfaces. Duties encompass writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, utilizing version control, and establishing separate development, testing, and production environments.
Testing application performance, identifying and fixing bugs, and ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications. Involves: Discovering, evaluating, and implementing new technologies to maximize development efficiency is crucial. Documentation of all programming tasks and procedures for future maintenance and upgrades..
Integration of robust security measures into mobile applications, implementing secure coding practices, conducting regular security assessments, and staying updated on the latest cybersecurity threats and trends. Involves: Working closely with the cybersecurity team to ensure that applications are protected against vulnerabilities and comply with industry standards and regulations is essential. Innovation is encouraged through constant collaboration with colleagues to improve app functionality and design. Integrating APIs, third-party SDKs, and device features such as GPS and camera, and publishing apps to the App Store and Google Play, while handling ongoing updates.
General Information
To view complete job specification, click here .
Note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Please note: Applicants with foreign diplomas, transcripts, and degrees must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Paso
Show moreTHE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages
- Pension Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs
Mission:
Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.
Vision:
Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.
Values:
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.
Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.
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