Senior Cross-Platform Application Developer

1. Develop Cross-Platform Applications

•  Design, build, and maintain applications for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS using Capacitor, Electron, React Native, or other relevant frameworks.
•  Ensure applications are optimized for performance and user experience across all platforms.

2. Integrate with NextJS Web Platform

•  Work closely with the NextJS and React development teams to integrate mobile and desktop clients into a cohesive, scalable system.
•  Collaborate on architectural decisions and API design to maintain a seamless user experience.

3. Lead and Mentor

•  Provide technical leadership in cross-platform architecture decisions and code reviews.
•  Guide junior developers in best practices, tooling, and performance optimization strategies.

4. Testing and Debugging

•  Implement thorough testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) using Jest, Spectron, or equivalent frameworks.
•  Troubleshoot and resolve performance and reliability issues across different platforms.

5. Continuous Improvement and Innovation

•  Stay current with cross-platform development trends, frameworks, and emerging tools.
•  Proactively suggest and implement new features or enhancements that improve the overall product and development process.

6. AWS Cloud Integration (Preferred)

•  Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy applications using AWS Amplify, AWS Lambda, Step Functions, and AWS monitoring tools (CloudWatch, CloudTrail).
•  Ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based environment setups.

Qualifications

1. Education and Experience

•  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
•  5+ years of proven experience building cross-platform mobile and/or desktop applications in a professional setting.

2. Technical Skills

•  Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript; experience with Dart (Flutter) is a plus but not mandatory.
•  Hands-on experience with Capacitor, Electron, React Native, or comparable cross-platform frameworks.
•  Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience integrating with web-based systems (e.g., NextJS).
•  Familiarity with AWS services and general cloud architecture is highly preferred.
•  Experience with Git or similar version control systems; comfortable with CI/CD pipelines.

3. Soft Skills

•  Excellent problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and code quality.
•  Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•  Ability to lead and mentor less experienced developers, manage time effectively, and work under minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Deep Familiarity with NextJS and React

•  Understanding of how to optimize apps for performance and scalability in a NextJS environment.

2. Agile Experience

 Comfortable working in iterative sprints, participating in daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

3. UI/UX Design Principles

•  Ability to collaborate with designers or contribute to UI/UX decisions that enhance the end-user experience.

4. App Store Deployment

•  Experience distributing applications to the Apple App Store, Google Play, and/or Microsoft Store.

Benefits and Perks

•  Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
•  Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology projects at the intersection of AI and higher education.
•  Collaborative and innovative environment where your input matters.
•  Professional development support, including training and conference attendance.
•  Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities.
•  Be a key contributor to the Accelerate initiative, shaping the future of education.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are a forward-thinking developer eager to tackle complex challenges and push the boundaries of cross-platform development, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a pivotal member of the Accelerate team at the University of Nicosia and help us revolutionize higher education through applied AI!