Lead Mobile Engineer

Mindera; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Lead Mobile Engineer to guide their mobile application strategy across platforms. The successful candidate will manage a talented team, ensure best practices in mobile development, and drive innovation to enhance mobile user experiences. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact their mobile strategy while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with self-proposed increases

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Annual profit distribution

Private Medical Healthcare with Aviva

Dynamic work environment with growth opportunities

Annual company team-building trip

Electric Vehicle leasing scheme

Conference Budget

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mobile engineering leadership.
• Strong technical skills in iOS and/or Android development.
• Track record of delivering complex mobile applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in mobile application development.
• Propose and oversee technical architecture.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of mobile software.

Skills

Leadership

Mobile Architecture

Agile Methodologies

Communication

Education

10+ years in mobile engineering

Deep understanding of mobile design patterns

Tools

iOS (Swift)

Android (Kotlin)

React Native

Flutter

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Mobile Engineer to support our clients in the strategy, development, and execution of mobile applications across platforms. This role will have different responsibilities depending on the project needs, which may include:

• Leading a team of talented engineers and collaborating with product, design, and other cross-functional teams to deliver world-class mobile experiences.
• Proposing technical architectures for new or evolving applications.

Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a mobile technology expert and advocate across the company.
• Maintain knowledge of the latest technical trends.
• Stay informed about market trends in mobile products.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing mobile engineering team.
• Drive best practices in coding, architecture, security, and performance across mobile platforms.

Delivery & Execution

• Oversee development, deployment, and maintenance of mobile applications.
• Maintain a quality-driven approach to app stability, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality software using agile methodologies.
• Partner with Product Management and Design to scope features and set technical direction.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with backend and web teams for API integration and user experience consistency.
• Deep knowledge of REST / GraphQL is a plus.

Innovation & Growth

• Stay current with industry trends and assess emerging technologies for future strategy.
• Drive initiatives like talks, workshops, etc., around mobile.

Qualifications include:

• Proven experience (10+ years) in mobile engineering, with at least 3 years in leadership.
• Deep expertise in native iOS (Swift) and/or Android (Kotlin), with knowledge of other frameworks like React Native, Flutter, KMP/CMP being a plus.
• Experience leading teams in high-growth or consumer-facing companies.
• Strong understanding of mobile architecture, design patterns, and platform guidelines.
• Track record of delivering scalable mobile apps for millions of users.
• Excellent communication skills in English and strategic thinking.

Preferred qualifications include familiarity with cross-platform frameworks, DevOps, CI/CD, and analytics.

We offer competitive salaries, flexible work arrangements, generous holidays, profit sharing, health benefits, professional growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.

At Mindera, we use technology to build impactful products with a passionate team. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning in an Agile environment. Join us and work on transformative projects in the fintech industry.

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