Technical Lead – Xamarin

Atika is a professionally run staffing services provider assisting clients all across U.S. and Canada. Working with corporations and state departments over the years, we have developed deep insights and expertise in offering staff augmentation services that are absolutely top notch. Our methodology and approach ensure that we work closely with the clients, availing them of a world class service. The foundations of our service are quality in everything we do and treating our clients as an extension of our organization. We offer flexible staffing models that suit your needs, budgets and time lines. Technical Lead – Xamarin   Location-- Dearborn,MI Contract   Role Summary hands-on Xamarin Technical Lead / Architect with 6 – 8 years of commercial software development experience, with at least 2-3 years of proven, solid mobile experience, developing complex mobile applications with Xamarin, Xamarin Forms, Xamarin native, and with at least 1 year of experience with native iOS or Android. Candidates need to have experience as a Mobile Technical Lead or the capability to step up into the role of Mobile Technical Lead. It is essential that candidates are proactive, self-sufficient, and professional with excellent communication skills and are delivery and end user / customer focused.   Technical Skill Requirements   Real world, demonstrable experience with Xamarin.Forms, Xamarin.Android, Xamarin.iOS In-depth knowledge of C# and .NET, in addition to an ability to learn quickly Knowledge of MVVMCross and similar MVVM architecture frameworks is not required but need to learn and be familiar for the project A strong understanding of OOP design, algorithms, design patterns (incl. MVVM) and programming skills Comfortable dealing with APIs and utilizing REST / JSON interfaces Apple App Store, Google Play, Windows Store procedures   Responsibilities •Working with the development director to determine optimal technical architecture •Must work within Agile workflows and concepts. Non true Agile practitioners won't be considered even if excellent at everything else •Programming new or existing mobile application for iOS/Android/Windows Phone devices using Xamarin Forms or Xamarin for dedicated platforms •Meet with client on a bi-weekly basis for proper project technical steering and status updates •Leading the development Team in Uruguay to ensure a quality solution, making sure project is delivered on time and within budget •Working closely with customer server side developers to plan and implement application architecture •Mentoring C# developers in Uruguay who are new to Xamarin development •Working with QA and testing teams •Providing regular progress and update reports to program management team   All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.