Mobile Delivery Lead

PURPOSE:

This Mobile Delivery Team Lead position will be hands-on managing a small team of developers, designers and testers who are implementing cutting-edge mobile software apps to meet the needs of our clients in the clinical research space. This individual will apply functional knowledge and technical expertise in the design, implementation and maintenance of custom mobile software. This individual has a passion for innovation, and is a hard-working, results-oriented mobile delivery expert who can communicate effectively and own the creation of world class mobile applications for some of the world's biggest companies. Additionally, this team lead will provide management oversight and mentoring to a team of mobile developers, designers and testers working on these innovative solutions.

The projects inside this group are fast paced, innovative and often the first of their kind for the organization and the industry. This individual will be exposed to a wide variety of high-profile mobile development projects, so this individual must have strong conceptual problem-solving skills and be highly motivated and passionate about exceeding expectations. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to tackle the complex solutions and drive innovation and change in the market place and organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as team manager and lead developer on complex mobile application development projects

• Design and implement robust iOS-based mobile applications in the clinical research industry

• Be responsible for all delivery team deliverables, including design specifications, app code and system validation plans and test execution evidence

• Interact with corporate and project team members to negotiate timelines, responsibilities and deliverables

• Perform peer review of work products such as code, designs, and test plans produced by other team members regarding IT standards and procedures

• Mentors junior team members in training and developing technical expertise

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features

• Accurately estimate the effort and time requirements of features and fixes

• Utilizes source control, continuous integration and unit testing best practices

• Provide leadership and guidance to continue to establish development best practices and standards for the organization

• Recommend course of action regarding project issues/concerns, implement mitigation plans, then escalate risks and issues to senior IT management as necessary

• Maintain knowledge of competitive and complementary products and experiences.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering complex applications on the iOS platform

• Minimum of 2 years managing delivery resources like developers, designers and testers

• Experience with publishing apps in the Apple App Store

• Experience building solutions on top of cloud-based SaaS platforms (Azure, AWS, Heroku)

• Experience with back-end API development, implementing endpoints to support mobile apps

• Experience delivering on a frequent Agile cadence

• Ability to identify root causes of technical problems and recommend solutions

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively

• Possess an expert knowledge in software development tools, practices, and lifecycle methodologies

• Must love working in fast paced, rapidly changing environment

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and have a minimum of 6+ years of software development experience, strong communication and interpersonal skills; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

• Candidate should possess at least 2 years of management experience

DESIRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with cloud platforms (Heroku, Salesforce, Azure, AWS, Google)

• Experience with Agile Scrum methodologies

• Knowledge of the clinical drug development industry, procedures/processes, and regulatory standards

• Experience working with Mulesoft Anypoint platform for API integrations is a plus!

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 67,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.

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