Lead Mobile App Developer

About the Role

A partner company based in New Zealand seeks an experienced Lead Mobile App Developer to oversee and advance mobile app projects for users around the world. This role involves guiding Android and iOS development efforts, combining hands-on coding with strategic leadership and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, coding, and upkeep of mobile applications on Android and iOS platforms.
• Make crucial technical decisions to ensure scalable, dependable, and efficient mobile solutions.
• Perform thorough code reviews to maintain high standards and optimize mobile projects.
• Work closely with developers, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless mobile user experiences.
• Create solutions compatible across diverse mobile devices and platforms.
• Integrate APIs and third-party services efficiently within apps.
• Develop and uphold robust unit tests to guarantee app performance and reliability.
• Continuously analyze and enhance app performance post-deployment.
• Provide prompt debugging support to resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with UI/UX teams to align apps with platform design principles and ensure user-friendliness.
• Keep informed on new mobile technologies and industry best practices.
• Encourage a culture of technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the team.

Candidate Requirements

• 8 or more years of professional experience in mobile app development focusing on Android and iOS.
• Expert proficiency in Kotlin, Java, and Swift for native development.
• Extensive experience with mobile architectural patterns such as MVP and MVVM.
• Demonstrated leadership in development projects and conducting detailed code reviews.
• Deep understanding of mobile app performance optimization and best practices.
• Experience with API integrations and mobile data handling.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks, automation, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Competence with version control systems like Git, BitBucket, and SourceTree.
• Strong grasp of platform-specific design guidelines for Android and iOS.
• Familiarity with ViewModel architecture and modern mobile development methodologies.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with both technical and non-technical teams.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and curious mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Fully remote working arrangement.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative mobile products with international impact.
• High autonomy and influence on technical choices.
• Collaboration with a skilled, global team.
• Flexible environment fostering creativity and independence.
• Chance to engage with leading mobile technologies and solutions.
• Professional growth through challenging tasks and leadership roles.

Additional Information

This recruitment is facilitated by an AI-driven matching system that evaluates applications on core job criteria to identify top candidates. The final selection and hiring are conducted by the hiring company directly. Candidate data is processed according to privacy regulations and may involve the use of AI tools to assist in application evaluation, with human oversight retained throughout.