Mobile Application Lead

Mobile Application Lead

As a Full Stack Mobile Developer Lead, you will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade mobile applications and supporting backend services. You will provide technical leadership across mobile and backend stacks, oversee CI/CD processes, and manage a team of developers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure mobile solutions. This role requires strong hands-on expertise, proactive leadership, and a passion for exploring emerging technologies.

1. Mobile Application Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native and native mobile technologies for iOS and Android platforms.
2. Full Stack Development: Develop and maintain backend services, gateways, and APIs using Spring Boot and Maven to support mobile applications.
3. Cross-Platform & Native Development: Lead cross-platform development efforts while providing guidance on native app development (Android/iOS) as required.
4. Backend Integration: Ensure seamless integration between mobile applications and backend systems through secure and scalable API implementations.
5. IBM Mobile First Platform Administration: Administer, configure, and manage IBM Mobile First Platform, including deployment, security, and performance tuning.
6. CI/CD & DevOps: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
7. Source Control Management: Manage repositories, branching strategies, and code integrations using Git and Azure DevOps.
8. App Build & Deployment: Oversee application build processes, signing, and deployment to Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
9. Performance Optimization: Identify, analyze, and resolve performance bottlenecks across mobile and backend systems.
10. Testing & Quality Assurance: Ensure the implementation of automated testing, unit testing, and integration testing to maintain application stability and reliability.
11. Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of developers, conducting code reviews and fostering best engineering practices.
12. Collaboration: Collaborate with architects, product managers, designers, QA teams, and stakeholders to deliver aligned and high-quality solutions.
13. Proactiveness & Problem Solving: Proactively identify technical risks, system improvements, and optimization opportunities.
14. Innovation & Continuous Learning: Explore, evaluate, and adopt new tools, frameworks, and technologies, including AI-driven capabilities, to enhance solutions and productivity.
15. Documentation: Maintain clear technical documentation for architectures, codebases, APIs, and development processes.

• Proven experience in React Native Mobile Application Development
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and modern mobile development practices
• Hands-on experience with Native App Development (Android and/or iOS)
• Expertise in Backend Gateway and API Design
• Strong experience with Spring Boot and Maven
• Hands-on administration experience with IBM Mobile First Platform
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Proficiency with Azure DevOps and Git for version control and pipeline management
• Experience in Mobile App Build, Signing, and Store Deployment
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and backend integration patterns
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and quality assurance practices
• Exposure to AI technologies and their integration into mobile or backend solutions is a plus
• Strong understanding of application security, performance, and scalability

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or any other related field

 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring development teams
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively in an Agile and DevOps-driven environment
• Strong willingness and enthusiasm to explore and adopt new technologies

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