IOS developer with Food Safety Management experience(100% Remote - )

IOS developer with Food Safety Management experience(100% Remote - )

Posted 7 days ago by 1750939169

Negotiable
Outside
Remote
USA

Summary: The role is for an iOS Developer to support the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food's Food Safety Management System (FSMS). The position is part-time and allows for remote work, focusing on maintaining and enhancing the FSMS iOS application. The developer will collaborate with regulatory staff to improve application functionality and ensure it meets evolving standards. This position requires significant experience in iOS development and a commitment to food safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the FSMS iOS application remains functional and up-to-date.
  • Collaborate with UDAF staff to identify improvements and develop new features.
  • Work with the Regulatory Division and State Lab to gather requirements and support workflows.
  • Implement testing and debugging protocols for application quality assurance.
  • Maintain documentation of the application's codebase and user guides.
  • Provide training and support to UDAF staff on the FSMS iOS application.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 5+ years of professional iOS development experience.
  • Proficiency in Swift and Objective-C.
  • Deep understanding of iOS frameworks, design patterns, and best practices.
  • Experience with Xcode, Interface Builder, and relevant development tools.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, data serialization, and database interactions.
  • Experience with offline data storage and synchronization.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and develop effective solutions.
  • Commitment to food safety initiatives.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Taylorsville

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
Client: State of Utah
Agency: Utah Division of Technology Services (DTS), in support of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF).
Job ID: 143375
Job Title: Developer - KSSOW 25045 - IOS Developer - UDAF - DTS - Department of Government Operations IT
Job type: Part-time, hours up to the contract budget amount
Job Location: 4315 S. 2700 W., 4th Floor Taylorsville, UT 84129-2128
Projected Start Date: 07/14/2025
Projected End Date/Duration: 06/30/2026
Tentative interview dates: July 9th and 10th
100% remote
Open to local and non-local candidates

Scoring:

  • 20% - Cost
  • 60% - Technical expertise
  • 10% - Problem solving and analytical skills
  • 10% - Communication and collaboration skills

Preferred/required skills:

  • 5+ years professional iOS development expertise
  • Proficiency in Swift and Objective-C
  • Deep understanding of iOS frameworks, design patterns, and best practices
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, data serialization, and database interactions
  • Experience with offline data storage and synchronization

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with government or regulatory compliance systems
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and inspection processes

iOS Developer - Food Safety Management System

  • Agency: Utah Division of Technology Services (DTS), in support of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF).
  • Job type: Part-time, hours up to the contract budget amount
  • Location: Taylorsville, UT, with remote work option available

Background

Strengthening Utah's Food Safety with Technology

  • The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) plays a critical role in ensuring the safety and quality of food products within the state. The UDAF Regulatory Division's Food Safety Management System (FSMS) is at the forefront of this mission, and we're seeking a skilled iOS Developer to join the Division of Technology Services' team that is tasked to maintain and enhance the iOS application that supports the FSMS.

About the FSMS iOS Application

This application is a key tool used by UDAF field agents to conduct inspections at food manufacturing, retail, and dairy facilities. It streamlines the inspection process by enabling agents to:

  • Collect and record data on-site
  • Capture product samples and associate them with inspection data
  • Transmit inspection data and sample information directly to the State Lab for analysis
  • Make inspection data available for reporting and display on the FSMS web application.

Principal Duties

  • Application Maintenance and Support: Ensure the FSMS iOS application remains fully functional according to the needs of the end users, up-to-date, and aligned with evolving iOS standards.
  • New Feature Development: Collaborate with UDAF's Regulatory Division staffto identify areas for improvement and develop new features that enhance the application's functionality and user experience.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with both the Regulatory Division, and at times the State Lab, to gather requirements, understand workflows, and ensure the application effectively supports the end-to-end food safety inspection process.
  • Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous testing and debugging protocols to deliver a high-quality, reliable application.
  • Documentation: Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation of the application's codebase, features, and user guides.
  • User Training and Support: Provide training and ongoing support to UDAF Regulatory Division staffon the effective use of the FSMS iOS application.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Technical Expertise:
    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
    • 5+ years of professional iOS development experience
    • Proficiency in Swift and Objective-C
    • Deep understanding of iOS frameworks, design patterns, and best practices
    • Experience with Xcode, Interface Builder, and other relevant development tools
    • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, data serialization, and database interactions
    • Experience with offline data storage and synchronization
  • Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
  • Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Commitment to Food Safety: A genuine interest in supporting UDAF's mission to protect public health through food safety.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with government or regulatory compliance systems
  • Knowledge of food safety regulations and inspection processes


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