Engineering Manager- Mobile

AddAptech Advisory Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 5,500,000 - 8,500,000; Full time

Job summary

AddAptech Advisory Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru seeks an Engineering Manager – Mobile to lead mobile engineering teams, define roadmaps, and deliver scalable native apps. You will mentor engineers, drive modern architectures, and ensure seamless integration with backend systems and cloud platforms.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on mobile development experience, and a track record of delivering high-quality, secure applications at scale.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of overall software engineering experience, including RESTful API development and cloud architectures.
• 7+ years of native mobile development with Android and/or iOS.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full SDLC for mobile apps and backend services.
• Drive Agile execution across sprints and releases.
• Define engineering roadmaps with Product/Design/Business teams.
• Lead debt reduction, scalability, and performance improvements.
• Improve CI/CD, testing, security, and observability.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Communication

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kotlin

Swift

Firebase

AWS

Azure

GCP

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

DynamoDB

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description: Engineering Manager – Mobile

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager – Mobile to lead mobile engineering teams and drive the development of high-quality, scalable, and reliable digital products. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in native mobile application development, cloud-based architectures, and engineering leadership, along with a proven ability to manage complex projects, mentor technical teams, and align engineering initiatives with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete software development lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality mobile applications and backend services.
• Drive Agile execution across multiple sprints and releases, ensuring alignment with product priorities and business objectives.
• Define engineering roadmaps in collaboration with Product, Design, and Business teams.
• Lead initiatives focused on technical debt reduction, application scalability, performance optimization, and maintainability.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines through automation, testing, security, and observability enhancements.

2. Technical Leadership

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable native mobile applications for Android and iOS platforms.
• Provide technical guidance on mobile architecture, application performance, security, and engineering best practices.
• Drive the adoption of modern architectures, including microservices, event-driven systems, and API-first development.
• Collaborate with Principal Architects and engineering leadership to align technical strategies with organizational goals.
• Ensure seamless integration between mobile applications, RESTful APIs, backend services, and cloud infrastructure.
• Lead, mentor, and develop mobile engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, career development discussions, and succession planning.
• Manage hiring, team growth, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Build and maintain a high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive engineering culture.

4. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product, Business, Design, and Architecture teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional dependencies and ensure effective collaboration across engineering teams.
• Collaborate with geographically distributed teams across different time zones.
• Manage stakeholder expectations while balancing delivery timelines, technical constraints, and business priorities.
• Drive engineering decisions that balance speed of delivery, scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

5. Operational Excellence & Risk Management

• Ensure application reliability, availability, and performance through proactive monitoring and incident management.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive measures.
• Define and maintain security, performance, and availability SLAs in accordance with governance standards.
• Identify and mitigate technical, operational, and delivery risks.
• Drive continuous improvement across engineering processes, development practices, and release management.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of overall software engineering experience, including RESTful API development, server-side technologies, and cloud-based architectures.
• 7+ years of experience in native mobile application development, with strong expertise in Android and/or iOS platforms.
• 3+ years of direct people management experience, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams in dynamic, product-focused environments with complex technical and business requirements.
• Demonstrated success in building, scaling, and maintaining native mobile applications.
• Strong knowledge of mobile development technologies and frameworks, including Kotlin, Swift, and Firebase.
• Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and API integrations.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and DynamoDB.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD automation, DevOps practices, automated testing, and modern software engineering tools.
• Strong understanding of mobile application security, performance optimization, and release management.

Required Soft Skills

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple dependencies and deliver high-quality releases.
• Strong risk management, issue resolution, and process improvement capabilities.
• Ability to align engineering priorities with business outcomes and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset focused on innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Education & Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working with highly available, large-scale enterprise systems and performance-critical applications.
• Previous experience in retail technology, consumer-facing digital products, or cloud-native product development is preferred.