Mobile Developer

Description:

Have you developed software solutions in a mobile based architecture within the cybersecurity sphere? We are seeking an experienced lead developer to design and direct the creation of a new mobile agent and deliver on our key milestone components. Experience in designing and developing complex code on mobile platforms is required (iOS, Android, Chromebook). Deep operating system knowledge is critical.

Forcepoint is transforming cybersecurity by focusing on what matters most: understanding people’s intent as they interact with critical data and intellectual property wherever it resides. Our uncompromising systems enable companies to empower employees with unobstructed access to confidential data while protecting intellectual property and simplifying compliance. Forcepoint continues to be recognised as a Market & Technology Leader in DLP. Forcepoint has products such as Web security, CASB, NGFW, Cross Domain Cyber Solutions and is a pioneer in anti-evasion defences and high-availability clustering.

The Endpoint team is an essential part of a global team that designs and develops Forcepoint’s Windows, MAC & mobile capabilities to scale to meet the needs of hundreds of millions of Forcepoint users. This position includes responsibility for architecture, design and implementation of our mobile Endpoint products. We are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious, independent hard worker who wants to be part of a winning team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced developer to work and lead a team in the creation of a new mobile agent.

Responsibilities:

• Support and lead the architectural design of our mobile agents for iOS initially, and later, Android & Chromebook
• Work with a remote development team in executing upon the development of the mobile solution
• Ensure top quality and best design practices are followed & adhered to at all times.
• Implement security software to a high quality and be a champion for architectural integrity
• Provide day-to-day guidance on software design & implementation
• Debate and lead resolution for technical challenges
• Interact with management and stakeholders & align on the business’ strategic direction.
• Determine the best design and architecture in translating business requirements into specific mobile endpoint capabilities.

What experience(s), knowledge, and education we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Strong communication (written and oral) and teamwork ethic within a diverse team environment.
• Project management skills – orchestrating large teams, tracking progress, dependencies and directing towards solutions
• 5+ years’ experience on mobile platforms such as iOS, Android & Chromebook
• Expert Swift/Objective-C coder
• Deep understanding of system internals.
• Good understanding of Core iOS concepts, Xcode , threading, and performance tuning
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect applications to back-end services
• Understanding of Apple & Android’s design principles and interface guidelines
• Knowledge of the Reactive programming paradigm
• Understanding of security concepts: encryption, secure application development, defensive programming, Multi-factor authentication, software vulnerabilities and exploits, general issues in web security.
• Strong understanding of operating system fundamentals such as file systems, certificate management, process management, interrupt handling, and memory management.
• Deep understanding of secure coding techniques, integrity measurement, and tamper detection.
• Good understanding of how proxies and VPNs work, as well as network protocols such as TCP, UDP, QUIC & IPv4/IPv6
• Experience with code signing & deployments at scale.
• Experience working in a cross functional organization with distributed teams.