About the Programmer position

We are looking for an experienced Mobile Programmer who will help us with creating secure and functional code. You will provide quality coding solutions both for simple applications and complex information systems.

For this position, we require a polyglot with demonstrated skills in:

Native mobile development

• Kotlin
• Swift

Firebase

This is to support existing applications, and is a hard requirement.

We normally work with a number of php and python frameworks, and do mobile development as well, so experience with other languages and frameworks is a huge plus. Proven experience with firebase is also a huge plus. This is to support existing clients ongoing project and support needs. Remote is obviously ok, but we are only looking for an individual in/near the Eastern timezone who is authorized to work in the US. We are not interested in agencies.

We expect you to have a passion for technology and software building. Besides, you should possess close attention to detail and an analytical mind. 

Programmer responsibilities are:

• Work together with business analysts and developers to produce software designs
• Interpret program specifications and basic prototypes
• Develop quality code in the appropriate language, in accordance with software designs and specifications
• Reuse individual software solutions when constructing higher level systems
• Run tests against your code on a regular basis, ensuring that it produces the desirable results and perform debugging when necessary
• Implement upgrades to make software and systems more secure and efficient

Programmer requirements are:

• 2+ years' experience of working on a Programmer position
• Demonstrated experience of programming in languages such as Swift, and Kotlin
• Demonstrated experience with Firebase
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with detail-oriented mindset
• Strong abilities to discover and fix errors in code
• BSc or BA in computer science, software engineering or other relevant area, or equivalent experience

Things that make you stand out:

• Experience with Google Cloud
• Experience with NodeJS
• Solid experience in developing web applications using at least one popular web framework
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL and ORM technologies
• In-depth knowledge of at least one PHP or Python framework
• Huge plus if you have in-depth knowledge of Drupal
• Good experience with CSS

About Us:

Switchback is a small, Ann Arbor, Michigan-based web application development company that specializes in Drupal, but frequently uses other frameworks and languages when needed. We support client's native mobile applications and design and implement cloud architectures. We love building complex web applications and websites that solve interesting problems. We don't do a lot of brochureware, nor are we a do-it-all marketing shop.

Our goal is to build a dynamic, team-driven company that provides a flexible, balanced, and enjoyable work environment.

Compensation:

Our target compensation is $30 - $50 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Type:

Part time contractor as-needed basis. Normally 10-15 hours per week. No agencies or C2C please.