Software Engineer III
Nexus Consulting
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Job Description
About the Role: Software Engineer III
Nexus Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer III to design, develop, and scale mobile applications that serve millions of users. This pivotal role emphasizes building high-performance, maintainable mobile software and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record of shipping large-scale mobile products, deep understanding of performance optimization, and the ability to write clean, testable code designed for long-term scalability.
Key Responsibilities
Mobile Application Development
- Design, develop, test, and maintain robust mobile applications (iOS or Android).
- Build scalable, high-performance features utilized by millions of active users.
- Apply best practices in multithreading and memory management for mobile platforms.
- Actively contribute to API design and critical system architecture decisions.
Code Quality & Testing
- Develop and maintain clean, testable codebases for long-term sustainability.
- Implement comprehensive unit testing and robust automation frameworks.
- Continuously improve application performance, reliability, and stability.
- Troubleshoot complex issues and implement effective system improvements.
Collaboration & Lifecycle Management
- Participate actively across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and release.
- Collaborate seamlessly with product, QA, and backend teams.
- Support production releases and efficiently resolve post-launch issues.
- Provide valuable mentorship and technical guidance to team members as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years of hands-on experience building mobile applications (Android or iOS).
- Demonstrated expertise with multithreading and mobile memory management.
- Proven experience having shipped at least one large-scale product to production supporting millions of users.
- Strong experience writing maintainable, testable code.
- Experience with API design, unit testing, and automation strategies.
Required Skills
- Strong problem-solving and debugging capabilities.
- Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with system-level software concepts.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
Work Environment
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 3 days onsite per week in Seattle. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment supporting high-scale production systems and contribute to products that have a significant impact on users globally.
Key skills/competency
- Mobile Application Development
- iOS Development
- Android Development
- Multithreading
- Memory Management
- API Design
- Unit Testing
- Automation Frameworks
- Scalable Software
- Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
How to Get Hired at Nexus Consulting
- Research Nexus Consulting's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align your application.
- Tailor your resume for mobile expertise: Customize your resume to highlight experience in large-scale mobile app development, performance optimization, and API design, using keywords found in the Software Engineer III description.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: Prepare to discuss specific examples of how you've debugged complex mobile issues and implemented scalable solutions in past roles at Nexus Consulting interviews.
- Emphasize collaboration and SDLC: Be ready to articulate your experience working in cross-functional teams throughout the full software development lifecycle and contributing to team success.
- Prepare for technical mobile challenges: Brush up on multithreading, memory management, unit testing, and mobile architecture principles, as these are critical for the Software Engineer III role.
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