Senior Developer .Net (MAUI)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Technology department is responsible for the Development, Realization and Implementation of the strategic Digital Product Roadmap for Rainforest Alliance (including all supporting Technology processes), for all Global Business Initiatives and Assurance programs.

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Developer .Net (MAUI) to build cross-platform applications using .NET Multi-platform App UI (MAUI). The ideal candidate will have expertise in .NET MAUI, strong experience with mobile application development, and a deep understanding of mobile development for both Android and iOS. As a Senior Developer, you will be responsible for leading the development and enhancement of cross-platform mobile applications while collaborating with other developers to ensure high-quality, scalable solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance cross-platform applications using .NET MAUI.
• Design and implement mobile-first solutions for both Android and iOS platforms.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate .NET APIs and third-party services.
• Ensure that applications are responsive, performant, and consistent across all target platforms.
• Lead efforts to define best practices and guidelines for mobile development using .NET MAUI.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance and scalability issues in mobile applications.
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams to implement high-quality user interfaces.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure high-quality code and application stability.
• Mentor junior developers and assist with their technical growth.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in .NET MAUI, mobile development, and platform features.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science
• 5+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on mobile development.
• 3+ years of experience developing cross-platform applications using .NET MAUI.
• Deep knowledge of XAML, C#, and .NET Core.
• Strong experience with mobile application development for both Android and iOS.
• Experience with MVU (Model-View-Update) and MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) patterns for mobile apps.
• Familiarity with mobile-specific design patterns and principles for performance, responsiveness, and user experience.
• Experience integrating .NET APIs, RESTful services, and third-party libraries into mobile applications.
• Familiarity with mobile testing frameworks and debugging tools.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Azure services and cloud-based mobile backends.
• Familiarity with Xamarin (for legacy apps or as a transition to .NET MAUI).
• Experience with unit testing frameworks like XUnit or NUnit.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate or other related certifications.
• Familiarity with App Center, TestFlight, or similar tools for app testing and distribution.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Candidates will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the hiring process. This assessment will evaluate proficiency in .NET MAUI, mobile development, and integration with APIs.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Notes: Only candidates legally authorized to work in Kenya will be considered.

If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.org

The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, disability and any other protected group.

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