Mobile Tech Lead

Responsibilities: 

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of mobile developers (Android and iOS). 

• Drive the technical vision for our mobile applications, ensuring alignment with business goals. 

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable mobile architectures. 

• Lead the development of complex features and functionalities for our mobile applications. 

• Ensure the quality and performance of our mobile applications through code reviews, testing, and monitoring. 

• Implement and enforce robust security architecture principles across all mobile applications. 

• Develop and execute comprehensive automated testing strategies, including unit, integration, end-to-end, and accessibility (a11y) testing using tools like Playwright. 

• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define and deliver high-quality mobile experiences. 

• Mentor and coach other engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. 

• Provide accurate and realistic software estimations, even in the face of complexity and uncertainty. 

• Utilize data-driven decision-making, leveraging tools to measure and analyze application performance and user behavior. 

• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in mobile development. 

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and practices. 

Qualifications: 

• Solid experience building and maintaining mobile applications (Android and iOS). 

• Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns and best practices. 

• Strong understanding of security architecture and best practices for mobile applications. 

• Proven experience with various forms of automated testing (Playwright), such as unit, integration, end-to-end, and a11y testing. 

• Strong opinions about software development best practices, balanced with receptiveness to new ideas. 

• Extensive experience developing large applications in a team environment. 

• Experience leading or owning the development of large applications. 

• Proficiency in software estimation, even when confronted with complexity and uncertainty. 

• Data-driven decision-making skills, with proficiency in using tools to measure application performance. 

• Experience releasing apps to the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. 

• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of mobile developers. 

Bonus Points: 

• Experience with cross-platform mobile development frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter). 

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). 

• Experience with DevOps practices and tools. 

• Contributions to open-source projects. 

• Experience building SDKs.