What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Developer position at Kemin?
Overview
Kemin Industries is hiring a Mobile Developer! In this role, you will be expected to share a higher level of expertise and experience contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of internal software, web and mobile app solutions. This position will require ownership of leading the development of complex projects, taking charge of architectural decisions, mentoring junior developers, and providing technical leadership and guidance to the team. You will be relied on as a technical resource for IT Project teams during the whole development lifecycle. Has the ability to act as a tech lead when necessary to provide advice and guidance to other developers.
This position requires no relocation, as it can be done fully remote based in the United States.
We Are Kemin
We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us.
We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century.
We are a global ingredient manufacturer that strives to sustainably transform the quality of life every day for 80 percent of the world with its products and services.
For over half a century, Kemin has been dedicated to using applied science to address industry challenges and offer product solutions to customers in more than 120 countries. Kemin provides ingredients to feed a growing population with its commitment to the quality, safety and efficacy of food, feed and health-related products to customers in more than 120 countries.
Established in 1961, Kemin is a privately held, family-owned-and-operated company with more than 2,800 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.
As a Kemin team member, you’ll receive…
- A competitive financial package- in addition to your salary, we offer an uncapped bonus opportunity, 401k match program, and paid vacation and holidays.
- Robust health and wellness support- we are proud to offer a fitness reimbursement (for your whole family!), an on-site fitness center, restaurant with seasonal fresh food options (and the ability to order food to bring home), and free fresh fruit in break areas- to name a few.
- Continued learning opportunities- Kemin offers tuition reimbursement and recently launched a new corporate university with online and in-person training opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
- The chance to give back to our world- Through our foundation of servant leadership, we are proud to offer ample service opportunities, including paid time off to do so. Kemin has a valued corporate partnership with both The World Food Programme and Habitat for Humanity, in addition to many local initiatives.
- Opportunities to support our valued educators- Kemin is a proud sponsor of the Iowa Governor's Stem Advisory Council where we fund annual teacher's awards. In addition, we have a robust internship and externship program, and frequently host student tours.
Responsibilities
- Guide the development team to design and implement software, web or mobile solutions using best practices and coding standards.
- Make significant technical decisions, drive the architecture, and provide guidance to the team.
- Expected to mentor and guide less experienced colleagues, share best practices, and foster a culture of technical excellence within the team.
- Become an expert in the existing business applications and the associated business functionality.
- Involve working on more complex and critical projects, where the impact of work is broader and more significant to the organization.
- Pass on knowledge of legacy applications when issues arise to transfer knowledge to the development team.
- Implement unit tests in application architecture to validate software functionality and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance for adding unit testing into the team’s best practices.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure successful code deployments for web and mobile applications.
- Create software designs, functionality, and technical specifications ensuring that relevant information is easily accessible to the team.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation of software features, changes, and known issues.
- Create user guides and technical documentation for internal software applications.
- Stay up to date with the latest software development trends, technologies, and frameworks.
- Actively participate and potentially facilitate professional development activities, including training sessions, workshops, and code jams.
- Seek opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge in software and mobile development practices and methodologies.
- Mentor and guide less experienced colleagues, share best practices, and foster a culture of technical excellence within the team.
- Communicate project progress, challenges, and solutions with team members and stakeholders.
- Have a higher level of responsibility and are entrusted with critical project aspects.
Qualifications
- Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 7 years of experience in the software development field.
- Deeper and broader technical expertise in programming languages, such C#, JavaScript, and mobile frameworks such as Flutter and Dart.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in advanced web and mobile development methodologies, architectural patterns, and a track record of delivering high-quality mobile solutions.
- Experience with cloud services such as Azure/AWS and continuous deployment solutions which would include deploying applications to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
- Strong problem-solving skills and leadership skills to produce and facilitate development of effective software solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively lead and guide the team.
A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employment requirements may be necessary based on position.
Kemin is an equal opportunity employer, and all reasonable accommodations will be considered.
Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.
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