Mobile Application Developer

Senior Mobile Developer (iOS & Android) {BACKFILL}

Company: RulesIQ Inc. Location: East Elmhurst, NY (On-site) Employment Type: Contract Salary: $65-70/hour

About the Role The New York City Department of Correction is seeking a Senior Mobile App Developer for the Information Technology Division to build enterprise-grade mobile and web applications across native Android, native iOS, React Native, and ReactJS. This role is ideal for a senior engineer with strong mobile development experience, enterprise release knowledge, and secure authentication expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and maintain native Android and iOS applications.
• Develop cross-platform mobile features using React Native when appropriate.
• Build responsive web experiences using ReactJS.
• Integrate applications with backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with product, UX, backend, security, DevOps, and enterprise IT teams.
• Participate in architecture planning, code reviews, troubleshooting, and production support.
• Improve development workflows using CI/CD, automation, and responsible AI-assisted coding practices.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience, with significant experience in mobile application development.
• Strong native Android experience using Java and/or Kotlin.
• Strong native iOS experience using Swift and/or Objective-C.
• Experience with React Native, ReactJS, and responsive web development.
• Familiarity with MDM platforms, Workspace ONE, enterprise app distribution, and public app store releases.
• Experience with GitHub, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release automation.
• Strong understanding of application security, secure storage, API security, and authentication flows.
• Experience with OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SSO, MFA, and token-based authentication.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API standards, API integration patterns, and error handling.
• Familiarity with Vibe Coding, AI-assisted development tools, and best practices for reviewing and validating generated code.

Job Details

• In-person interview is mandatory.
• Normal Business Days/Hours: Monday – Friday (9:00am - 5:00pm includes one-hour unpaid lunch).
• Work Week: 35 hours.