Mobile App Developer Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

HP Tuners LLC is a global leader in the automotive aftermarket, developing hardware and software products for automotive enthusiasts. Continual improvement, with an emphasis on user experience, is very important to us as we strive to be the best in our industry. We are a rapidly growing company that has a passion for what we do, actively working to bring several new mobile applications and other products to market in the near future.

The Senior Mobile Application Developer develops new mobile applications and updates, maintains existing applications, and assists with customer support escalations. A successful candidate is a proactive, organized self-starter who collaborates and communicates effectively with others and shares our commitment to excellence. Please also include a link to any application(s) to which you have significantly contributed or that you have created.

This position requires onsite work in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, with one day a week of remote work available. Relocation is available for the right candidate.

This position reports to the Mobile Application Developer Lead.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with a cross-functional team to design, develop, code, test, and debug new and existing mobile applications and updates.
• Collaborate with other developers, engineers, and project managers to gather requirements, resolve issues, and implement new solutions to ensure app reliability and performance.
• Maintain operational status of mobile applications by performing continuous maintenance, updates, improvements, and security testing.
• Create readable, testable, scalable, and maintainable source code utilizing best practices.
• Use the native development tools and languages for Android and IOS to achieve the best level of integration, reliability, and business continuity.
• Prioritize the user experience by proactively anticipating issues in advance and assisting with customer support escalations.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND COMPETENCIES

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field and at least 2-4 years of work experience.
• Assume responsibility for moderately complex issues and problems while continuously improving skill base and referring complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Perform work effectively under general supervision.
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously on projects.
• Good problem solving and debugging skills.
• Android native development experience (Android Studio with Java or Kotlin).
• Strong understanding of OOP and OOD.
• UI/UX design experience.
• Experience with CAN and other automotive communications protocols.
• Knowledge of engine and transmission operation.
• Experience with C++.
• Candidate must have good communication skills and be familiar with email and other online communications tools.
• Passion for automotive aftermarket industry and/or motorsports.

Technical Competencies

Intermediate proficiency in the following:

Mobile App Development and Debugging: Design, develop, code, test, and debug new and existing mobile applications and updates.

Application Maintenance and Security Testing: Maintain operational status of mobile applications by performing continuous maintenance, updates, improvements, and security testing.

Writing Scalable and Maintainable Code: Create readable, testable, scalable, and maintainable source code utilizing best practices.

Platform-Specific Development for Android and IOS: Use the native development tools and languages for Android and IOS to achieve the best level of integration, reliability, and business continuity.

• C/C++
• C#
• Objective-C/Swift
• Java/Kotlin
• Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
• Native Mobile Development with Android Studio (Java) and/or Xcode
• Source Control (Git/TFS)
• OOP and OOD
• UI/UX design
• CAN and Other Automotive Communications Protocols
• Threading (creating, managing)
• External Communication (serial port, sockets, web services)
• Engine and Transmission Operation

Physical Requirements

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, carry items from one area to another, and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally.

Please Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of HP Tuners.

Compensation and Benefits

At HP Tuners LLC, we understand that compensation plays a key role when considering a new opportunity. We are dedicated to ensuring fair pay for all employees and continually work towards greater transparency in our compensation practices. The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000-140,000 with actual pay determined including factors such as location, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. This position also qualifies for a discretionary bonus and a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid time off (PTO), and a 401(k) program with employer matching.

HP Tuners LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. HP Tuners LLC does not use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to make decisions in the hiring process. If AI (Artificial Intelligence) is utilized, HP Tuners LLC will include a disclaimer in the relevant job posting.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.