Mobile Application Developer

Bixal

Mobile Application Developer joining Bixal to support FEMA's digital services. Collaborating to design and develop secure, user-centered mobile applications for critical information delivery.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidAWSCloudCyber SecurityDrupaliOSJavaJavaScriptMySQLPHPRubyRuby on Rails

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and deploy native mobile applications supporting FEMA digital services, ensuring alignment with federal digital experience standards and IDEA requirements
Develop and maintain mobile applications using technologies such as Java, JavaScript, and open-source mobile frameworks, integrating with backend systems built on Ruby-on-Rails, PHP, and MySQL
Perform full-stack development activities, including front-end mobile interfaces and backend service integration to support dynamic, data-driven applications
Support all phases of the Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC), including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and documentation
Conduct routine maintenance, including implementing security patches, resolving defects, and ensuring compliance with DHS/FEMA cybersecurity and vulnerability remediation requirements
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, including functional, regression, and Section 508 accessibility testing for mobile applications
Collaborate with UX/CX teams to implement human-centered design principles and ensure consistent, accessible, and user-friendly mobile experiences
Integrate mobile applications with cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS), APIs, analytics platforms, and third-party systems to enable scalable and data-informed services
Utilize ticketing systems and agile practices to manage development tasks, provide status updates, and support continuous delivery pipelines
Monitor mobile application performance and user behavior, providing recommendations for optimization and improved customer experience
Ensure compliance with Section 508, W3C, and federal accessibility and usability standards across all mobile solutions
Provide surge support during disaster operations, including rapid development, troubleshooting, and deployment of mobile capabilities as needed
Other relevant duties as assigned and qualified/trained to perform.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
Minimum 8 years of experience as a full-stack developer, including demonstrated experience developing native mobile applications for iOS and Android
Proven experience developing native mobile applications using Java and JavaScript, along with backend technologies such as Ruby-on-Rails, PHP, and MySQL
Demonstrated experience managing and supervising cross-functional Agile development teams
Demonstrated experience working within the Federal Government contracting environment, supporting DHS IT programs
Strong experience with mobile application architecture, API integration, and cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS)
Experience supporting mobile applications through the full Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC), including documentation and ATO-related artifacts
Proven ability to implement secure coding practices and support compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements
Experience developing and executing test plans, including accessibility (Section 508) and regression testing
Familiarity with Drupal and integration with mobile applications
Experience working in Agile or DevSecOps environments, using ticketing and collaboration tools
Knowledge of human-centered design (HCD) and ability to collaborate with UX/UI teams to deliver high-quality user experiences
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flex hours
401K with matching incentive
Parental Leave
Medical/dental/vision benefits
Flex Spending Account
Company provided short-term disability and life insurance
Commuter benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
11 Paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

JavaJavaScriptRuby-on-RailsPHPMySQLmobile application developmentfull-stack developmentAPI integrationcloud-based environmentssecurity coding practices

Soft Skills

collaborationsupervisioncommunicationproblem-solvinguser experience designagile practicesadaptabilityleadershipcustomer experience optimizationteam management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information SystemsPublic Trust security clearance