Senior/ Lead Mobile Applications Developer

iPlaceUSA; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a senior software developer to lead the design and implementation of high-quality video communication applications for Android and iOS. The role involves developing new features, ensuring application performance, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in application development and a strong background in multimedia applications. This is a predominantly remote position with some travel required to Glasgow.

Qualifications

• 7 years experience developing state-of-the-art applications.
• 3 years experience with multimedia applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and team leadership in application design and implementation.
• Develop new features for cross-platform libraries.
• Deliver solutions increasing application performance.

Skills

C++

Java/Kotlin

Objective-C

Swift

UX/UI design

Agile development

Communication protocols

Video communication applications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

This is a remote role with some monthly travel to Glasgow, Scotland.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical and team leadership in the design, implementation, and testing of high-performance, high-quality video communication applications for Android and iOS operating systems.
• Develop new features in cross TypeScript library that will be used across platforms.
• Deliver innovative solutions that increase application performance, usability, and fit for our target customers.
• Develop GUI and other aspects of the application according to the standards of the platform in React Native. Knowledge of UX/UI design is essential and usage of Android and iOS design packages is a requirement (e.g. Flutter, Android Studio).
• Implement standards-based communication protocols and related technologies including XML, JSON, HTTP, and REST.
• Provide aggressive, attainable goals and time frames.
• Drive standards based architectures and supporting services.
• Use of agile and rapid application development processes to speed engineering efforts.
• Follow engineering best practices in a team environment to develop high-quality products including writing automated unit, component and feature level testing.
• Contribute to the overall enterprise architecture and the development of product features.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Travel Requirements

Less than 25% to Glasgow.

Education

Minimum of a 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in CS, EE, or with excellent grades or equivalent experience.

Experience

• 7 years experience developing state-of-the-art applications.
• 3 years experience with multimedia applications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Competent in C++, Java/Kotlin, Objective-C, Swift development.
• Strong knowledge of native or hybrid app development for Android and iOS, including UX/UI.
• Strong understanding of software algorithms, structures, and patterns.
• Excellent object-oriented design and analysis skills.
• Ability to lead software engineering teams.
• Experience developing high-quality, multi-threaded applications.
• Must possess good communication skills and be eager to work in a team environment with other dedicated engineers.
• Positive attitude and team player.
• Experience with text, voice, or video communication applications.
• Experience with conferencing protocols such such as WebRTC and SIP.
• Familiarity with IP networking and telephony experience a big plus.
• Experience with video encoding/decoding.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Able to sit/stand for a long period of time in an office environment.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, tools, and to handle other computer components.
• Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as computers and peripherals.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Positive attitude, team player, good interpersonal communication skills and able to work across company departments.