Software Development Manager – Mobile

Apache Associates; Dartford, Nottingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing tech company in Dartford is seeking a Software Development Manager to oversee the design and development of mobile applications. You will lead a talented team of developers, set coding standards, and drive innovation in mobile technology. The ideal candidate has strong experience managing mobile development teams and a hands-on development background. This is a hybrid role offering a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of mobile tech.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing mobile development teams across iOS and Android.
• Strong knowledge of mobile architecture and cloud integration.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a team of mobile developers and oversee project planning.
• Collaborate with product, design, and QA teams to meet project goals.
• Set coding standards and ensure high-performance mobile products.

Skills

Mobile development team management

Mobile architecture knowledge

Cloud integration experience

Leadership skills

Agile methodologies

Tools

Swift

Kotlin

React Native

Flutter

Firebase

AWS

Azure

Job description

Are you passionate about building world-class mobile experiences? Do you thrive in leading agile teams to deliver innovative solutions at scale? Join our Client, which is a fast-growing tech company as a Software Development Manager and help them lead the charge in shaping the future of mobile technology.

About the Role:

As the Software Development Manager (Mobile), you will oversee the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge mobile applications (iOS and Android). You’ll mentor a talented team of engineers, drive best practices, and ensure the delivery of high-performance, user-focused mobile products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and grow a team of mobile developers (native and cross-platform)
• Oversee project planning, sprint execution, and delivery timelines
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and QA teams to align on goals
• Set and enforce coding standards, performance benchmarks, and testing protocols
• Evaluate new technologies and frameworks to keep us at the forefront of mobile innovation
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and innovation

What You Bring:

• Proven experience managing mobile development teams (iOS, Android, or cross-platform frameworks like Flutter or React Native)
• Strong knowledge of mobile architecture, SDKs, APIs, and cloud integration (e.g., Firebase, AWS, Azure)
• Preferably a hands-on development background (such as Swift, Kotlin, Dart, or React Native)
• Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines, mobile app release cycles, and Agile methodologies
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

This role is Hybrid

This is a fantastic opportunity to help keep this growing SaaS / ERP business at the forefront of their markets, by ensuring they deliver great mobile applications.

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