Mobile Developer
Highlighttech, Springfield, VA, United States
Overview
Highlight is seeking a Mobile Developer to design, build, enhance, and support mission‑critical, public‑facing mobile applications for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) components, with a focus on Transportation Security Administration (TSA) mobile products. This role requires deep, hands‑on native support for legacy and modern mobile stacks to sustain and evolve existing production applications. The ideal candidate has experience delivering secure government mobile solutions, operating within governed delivery processes, implementing CI/CD, and managing app distribution through enterprise channels and public app stores and cross‑platform expertise (Flutter and/or React Native).
This position is hybrid in Springfield, VA.
Responsibilities
Provide primary engineering support for legacy native codebases, including:
iOS: UIKit, Storyboards/XIBs, Auto Layout, navigation patterns, and legacy architectural patterns.
Android: XML layouts, data binding / view binding, RecyclerView‑based UIs, fragments/activities, and backward compatibility considerations.
Build new mobile applications from the ground up, including architecture, environment setup, and release planning.
Enhance and sustain public‑facing mobile applications supporting DHS/TSA mission needs (including ongoing maintenance, performance, security, and defect remediation).
Operate within TSA mobile development processes, protocols, and governance, including documentation and approvals as required.
Maintain and improve the mobile CI/CD pipeline, including automated builds, testing, signing, and deployment workflows.
Deploy applications through TSA’s Enterprise App Distribution platform as needed.
Implement and support Firebase services, including Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for push notifications.
Manage end‑to‑end Apple App Store and Google Play Store submission, review, release, and distribution processes.
Collaborate in cross‑functional Agile teams (product, design, security, QA, DevOps) to deliver iteratively.
Ensure applications meet accessibility standards, including Section 508 compliance and mobile platform conventions.
Use Git effectively, including branching strategies, pull requests, code reviews, and team collaboration workflows.
Apply strong mobile UX/UI principles to deliver intuitive, consistent experiences across platforms.
Develop and maintain cross‑platform mobile applications using Flutter and/or React Native and associated technology stacks.
Qualifications US Citizenship
Demonstrated, hands‑on expertise in native iOS and Android development and troubleshooting, including:
iOS: Swift/Objective‑C exposure as needed, UIKit, Storyboards/XIBs, Auto Layout, lifecycle/debugging in Xcode.
Android: Kotlin/Java as needed, XML layouts, data binding / view binding, lifecycle/debugging in Android Studio, compatibility support.
Proven experience supporting and extending legacy mobile UI implementations.
Experience maintaining production mobile applications, including monitoring, bug fixes, and iterative enhancements.
Proficiency with Git and modern code review practices.
Experience with CI/CD for mobile and automated release workflows.
Working knowledge of Firebase and FCM.
Proven ability to deliver in an Agile environment with cross‑functional teams.
Experience delivering applications aligned to accessibility requirements (including Section 508).
Active TSA Public Trust (or ability to obtain/maintain)
About Highlight For over ten years, Highlight has provided Development and Modernization, Secure IT, and Mission Solution services to our federal government customers. Our team knows the technology; we understand how our customers and their stakeholders work; and we know how to implement industry best practices to deliver high‑quality, end‑to‑end solutions that minimize risk and maximize results.
Since our inception, Highlight has had an employee‑first mindset. Our mission is to provide employees with rewarding and impactful career opportunities. In 2021, Highlight’s founder, Rebecca Andino, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to embody and expand our culture of transparency, teamwork and rewarding the work of our employees. By becoming an ESOP, our employee‑owners share in the success of the company through their ownership stake. To learn more about ESOPS, check out: www.esopinfo.org.
We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics. Our team is dedicated to foster diversity within our teams to promote creativity, innovation, and teamwork to deliver the best solutions for our customers.
To receive compensation and benefits information for this role, contact us or email us at Recruiting@HighlightTech.com. Please include the Req ID (this is at the top of the posting under the position title) in the subject line of the email.
Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer Highlight takes your security seriously. Please be aware that fraudulent actors may attempt to circulate fictitious job opportunities and impersonate our recruiters. The main purpose of these correspondences is to obtain privileged information from individuals.
To protect yourself, keep the following in mind:
All emails will come from an official @highlighttech.com or @talent.icims.com email address.
We will never request payment or personal financial information during the recruitment process.
We will not send job offers via email. All offers are first extended verbally by a member of our recruitment team whenever possible, and then followed up via written communication through official channels.
If you suspect fraudulent activity or have any doubts about the authenticity of an email, letter, or telephone communication supposedly from, for, or on behalf of Highlight, please contact our team directly at Recruiting@highlighttech.com.
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This position is hybrid in Springfield, VA.
Responsibilities
Provide primary engineering support for legacy native codebases, including:
iOS: UIKit, Storyboards/XIBs, Auto Layout, navigation patterns, and legacy architectural patterns.
Android: XML layouts, data binding / view binding, RecyclerView‑based UIs, fragments/activities, and backward compatibility considerations.
Build new mobile applications from the ground up, including architecture, environment setup, and release planning.
Enhance and sustain public‑facing mobile applications supporting DHS/TSA mission needs (including ongoing maintenance, performance, security, and defect remediation).
Operate within TSA mobile development processes, protocols, and governance, including documentation and approvals as required.
Maintain and improve the mobile CI/CD pipeline, including automated builds, testing, signing, and deployment workflows.
Deploy applications through TSA’s Enterprise App Distribution platform as needed.
Implement and support Firebase services, including Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) for push notifications.
Manage end‑to‑end Apple App Store and Google Play Store submission, review, release, and distribution processes.
Collaborate in cross‑functional Agile teams (product, design, security, QA, DevOps) to deliver iteratively.
Ensure applications meet accessibility standards, including Section 508 compliance and mobile platform conventions.
Use Git effectively, including branching strategies, pull requests, code reviews, and team collaboration workflows.
Apply strong mobile UX/UI principles to deliver intuitive, consistent experiences across platforms.
Develop and maintain cross‑platform mobile applications using Flutter and/or React Native and associated technology stacks.
Qualifications US Citizenship
Demonstrated, hands‑on expertise in native iOS and Android development and troubleshooting, including:
iOS: Swift/Objective‑C exposure as needed, UIKit, Storyboards/XIBs, Auto Layout, lifecycle/debugging in Xcode.
Android: Kotlin/Java as needed, XML layouts, data binding / view binding, lifecycle/debugging in Android Studio, compatibility support.
Proven experience supporting and extending legacy mobile UI implementations.
Experience maintaining production mobile applications, including monitoring, bug fixes, and iterative enhancements.
Proficiency with Git and modern code review practices.
Experience with CI/CD for mobile and automated release workflows.
Working knowledge of Firebase and FCM.
Proven ability to deliver in an Agile environment with cross‑functional teams.
Experience delivering applications aligned to accessibility requirements (including Section 508).
Active TSA Public Trust (or ability to obtain/maintain)
About Highlight For over ten years, Highlight has provided Development and Modernization, Secure IT, and Mission Solution services to our federal government customers. Our team knows the technology; we understand how our customers and their stakeholders work; and we know how to implement industry best practices to deliver high‑quality, end‑to‑end solutions that minimize risk and maximize results.
Since our inception, Highlight has had an employee‑first mindset. Our mission is to provide employees with rewarding and impactful career opportunities. In 2021, Highlight’s founder, Rebecca Andino, implemented an Employee Stock Ownership Plan to embody and expand our culture of transparency, teamwork and rewarding the work of our employees. By becoming an ESOP, our employee‑owners share in the success of the company through their ownership stake. To learn more about ESOPS, check out: www.esopinfo.org.
We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics. Our team is dedicated to foster diversity within our teams to promote creativity, innovation, and teamwork to deliver the best solutions for our customers.
To receive compensation and benefits information for this role, contact us or email us at Recruiting@HighlightTech.com. Please include the Req ID (this is at the top of the posting under the position title) in the subject line of the email.
Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer Highlight takes your security seriously. Please be aware that fraudulent actors may attempt to circulate fictitious job opportunities and impersonate our recruiters. The main purpose of these correspondences is to obtain privileged information from individuals.
To protect yourself, keep the following in mind:
All emails will come from an official @highlighttech.com or @talent.icims.com email address.
We will never request payment or personal financial information during the recruitment process.
We will not send job offers via email. All offers are first extended verbally by a member of our recruitment team whenever possible, and then followed up via written communication through official channels.
If you suspect fraudulent activity or have any doubts about the authenticity of an email, letter, or telephone communication supposedly from, for, or on behalf of Highlight, please contact our team directly at Recruiting@highlighttech.com.
#J-18808-Ljbffr