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Who you are:
You are a full-stack technologist with strong mobile development experience across iOS, and a passion for delivering value to customers by leveraging the latest technologies in a simple, sustainable, scalable, and secure way. You are not only a platform specialist, but a problem-solver who can move quickly through ambiguity, prototype solutions, test in real-world conditions, and collaborate with technical leads to determine the right implementation approach. You enjoy raising the bar for creative, technical, and simple solutions that deliver value. If so, read on!
What we need:
Our clients project—and specifically an AV Sync project—requires a hands-on technologist who can support discovery, prototyping, mobile implementation, and on-site testing in Salt Lake City, Utah.
We are looking for a well-rounded Full Stack Developer who is well-versed in the latest technologies and industry trends, a self-starter who can contribute to projects end-to-end, and someone who is excited about the opportunity to collaborate. This individual will help validate and implement a sound-based AV synchronization solution the app.
Core Responsibilities

• Support discovery and technical validation for the AV Sync sound-based synchronization approach
• Prototype and implement mobile functionality for iOS 
• Conduct on-site testing in Salt Lake City to validate performance in the real physical environment
• Troubleshoot synchronization issues across mobile devices, AV content, and environmental conditions
• Collaborate with project leadership and technical stakeholders to refine the implementation strategy
• Document technical findings, assumptions, risks, and recommendations
• Help determine whether the final solution requires additional engineering support or can remain lightweight
• Build flexible, scalable implementation patterns that avoid dependency on a single AV Sync vendor
• Develop, test, and launch scalable web and mobile apps
• Consult on client projects to make recommendations on the technology stack, development workflow, QA process, deployment strategy, etc.
• Stay current on latest technologies and best practices

Desired Skills

• 3+ years of software development experience
• Strong mobile development experience across iOS
• 2+ years' experience in a frontend framework like ReactJS, AngularJS, etc.
• 1+ year experience in backend technology like NodeJS, C# or Java, Golang, Scala, Python, etc.
• 1+ year experience in databases like MySQL, MS SQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, etc.
• Experience working with NPM, Maven, or Gradle
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and MVC architecture patterns
• Experience setting up and deploying apps through a CI/CD pipeline
• Experience collaborating with and troubleshooting technical issues with client teams
• Strong ability to communicate with customers, both business and technical audiences
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment
• Creative analytical skills — ability to "think outside the box" and move from concept to implementation

Bonus Skills

• Experience with audio/AV synchronization, media playback, or real-time systems
• Understanding of software architecture, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with devOps technologies such as Docker, AWS, Azure, etc.
• Experience working with third-party web APIs
• Experience integrating with third-party SDKs
• Strong UI/UX skills and understanding of usability concepts
• Some experience with cross-browser, platform, and device manual/automated testing

Education
Bachelor's degree in the areas of Computer Science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or 4+ years of equivalent experience. 
Equal employment opportunity: All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made or any other status protected by law. Assistance will be gladly provided upon request for any applicant with sensory or non-sensory disabilities.
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Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Range $60-$80 hourly 

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