Key Responsibilities
- Support and maintain KEWW’s iOS and Android applications.
- Test mobile builds, bug fixes, updates, and new features.
- Assist with Apple App Store and Google Play releases.
- Troubleshoot app submission, compatibility, approval, and release issues.
- Identify, reproduce, investigate, and document software bugs.
- Troubleshoot issues reported by users and internal team members.
- Test applications across different devices and operating-system versions.
- Support website maintenance and updates.
- Assist with front-end development using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Support PHP and WordPress customization when needed.
- Troubleshoot APIs, integrations, authentication, notifications, and application functionality.
- Document testing results, fixes, release notes, and completed updates.
- Collaborate with the lead developer and internal team.
- Communicate progress, questions, and potential technical roadblocks.
- Contribute ideas to improve platform functionality and user experience.
Requirements
- Hands-on exposure to developing, testing, maintaining, or supporting iOS and Android applications.
- Familiarity with Apple App Store/App Store Connect and Google Play/Google Play Console.
- Understanding of mobile builds, testing, releases, and version updates.
- Foundational knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Familiarity with debugging, software testing, and issue documentation.
- Basic understanding of APIs and web development.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
- Good attention to detail.
- Ability to learn unfamiliar technologies and systems.
- Ability to work independently on assigned tasks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working remotely and collaborating with a team.
- Must currently reside in the Greater Houston area.
- Must be comfortable with the $18-per-hour starting rate.
A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred but not required. Internships, certifications, bootcamps, freelance work, academic projects, and portfolio experience may also be considered.
Key Skills
- iOS and Android application support
- Mobile application testing
- App Store Connect
- Google Play Console
- Application releases and updates
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Software debugging
- API troubleshooting
- WordPress and PHP
- REST APIs and integrations
- Git/GitHub
- Mobile authentication
- Push notifications
- Mobile crash reporting
- React, Vue, Flutter, or React Native
- Swift/SwiftUI/Xcode
- Kotlin/Java/Android Studio
- Problem solving
- Technical documentation
- Remote collaboration
Candidates are not expected to know every technology listed. Genuine hands-on mobile application experience is the key focus of the position.
Salary & Benefits
- Starting pay: $18 per hour.
- Part-time employment.
- Opportunity to work with a live SaaS workforce management platform.
- Hands-on exposure to iOS, Android, and web applications.
- Experience with mobile testing and release processes.
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced developer.
- Potential to expand responsibilities as the platform and the developer’s skills grow.
Specific additional benefits were not provided in the listing.
Work Schedule
- Job type: Part-time
- Work arrangement: Fully remote
- Location requirement: Greater Houston area
- Hourly rate: $18/hour
- Specific working hours and weekly hour requirements were not provided.
Who This Job May Be a Good Fit For
This position may be a strong fit for a junior or early-career developer who:
- Has worked on iOS and/or Android applications through employment, internships, coursework, freelance projects, or personal projects.
- Wants practical experience with real-world application testing and releases.
- Enjoys troubleshooting technical problems.
- Is interested in both mobile and web development.
- Can work independently while communicating effectively with a remote team.
- Wants to gain experience working with a live SaaS product.
How to Apply
Applicants should be prepared to submit:
- An updated résumé.
- General weekly availability.
- Confirmation that the $18/hour starting rate is acceptable.
- GitHub profile, portfolio, personal website, or previous development work.
- A brief description of iOS or Android applications they have developed, tested, maintained, or supported.
- Details about experience with Apple App Store, App Store Connect, Google Play, or Google Play Console.
- Links to published applications, if available.
The listing also includes the application question:
“Have you published or maintained apps on both the Apple App Store and Google Play?”
Before You Apply
Make sure you can demonstrate some hands-on experience with mobile applications, particularly iOS and Android.
It would also be helpful to have examples of your development work available, such as a GitHub repository, portfolio, published application, academic project, or freelance project.
You should also be prepared to discuss your experience with mobile testing, debugging, application releases, and app-store platforms.
Important Information
- Position: Junior Software Developer
- Company: KEWW
- Pay: $18/hour
- Job type: Part-time
- Work arrangement: Remote
- Location requirement: Greater Houston area / Houston, TX
- Degree: Preferred but not required
- Mobile experience: iOS and Android exposure required
- Primary focus: Mobile application support, testing, troubleshooting, releases, and web platform support
The listing does not provide specific working hours or a formal benefits package, so applicants should confirm those details with KEWW during the hiring process.