Mobile Lead- Springfield

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership:

• Lead the development of mobile applications using React Native for cross-platform apps on iOS and Android.

• Establish and enforce best practices, coding standards, and design patterns for mobile app development.

• Provide technical guidance to team members and mentor junior developers to improve their skills.

• Lead code reviews to ensure high code quality, maintainability, and performance.

• Mobile App Development:

• Collaborate with the product, design, and backend teams to develop new features, fix bugs, and enhance existing applications.

• Develop efficient, reusable, and scalable code for both iOS and Android platforms using React Native.

• Implement platform-specific functionality and optimizations using native iOS technologies when required.

• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of mobile applications.

• Project Management & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

• Work closely with product managers and designers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.

• Participate in sprint planning, task prioritization, and estimation of development efforts.

• Testing and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the application is tested thoroughly by implementing unit tests, integration tests, and ensuring continuous integration practices.

• Monitor and improve app performance, scalability, and responsiveness.

• Handle the deployment process and ensure smooth releases to the App Store and Google Play Store.

• Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in React Native, iOS development, and mobile technologies.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the development process, tools, and workflows.

• Encourage the use of new technologies and tools to enhance development productivity and product quality.

• Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain detailed technical documentation related to application architecture, functionality, and processes.

• Provide regular updates and reports on the progress of the development team to stakeholders.

Requirements

• Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in React Native and experience in delivering apps to both iOS and Android platforms with performance and user experience.

• Familiarity with mobile app architectures like Redux, Context API, or MVVM.

• Experience with third-party libraries, APIs, and cloud services like Firebase, AWS, or Azure.

• Ability to define the KPIs and meet the KPIs effectively with the best-in-class development processes by following the design principles.

• Knowledge of native build tools like Xcode (for iOS) and Android Studio (for Android) would be helpful.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins).

• Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile development with at least 3+ years of experience in React Native.

• Prior experience leading a team of mobile developers is a plus.

• Proven track record of successfully delivering and publishing mobile applications to the App Store or Google Play.

• Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with remote and local teams.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and handle complex technical challenges.

• A collaborative mindset and a passion for mentoring and growing teams.

• Other Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development processes.