Lead Engineer (Mobile)

Avast; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Mobile Engineering Team Lead to design and develop scalable applications for iOS and Android. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of mobile app development experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in tools like Xcode and Android Studio. Joining a multicultural team, you will be instrumental in driving innovation and ensuring high-quality application delivery, all within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Growth and development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Diversity and inclusivity initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mobile application development for iOS and Android platforms.
• Understanding of mobile application architecture patterns and performance optimization techniques.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mobile engineering team in designing and developing mobile applications.
• Mentor and coach junior and senior mobile engineers.
• Ensure code quality through reviews and best practices.
• Drive optimization and performance improvements.

Skills

Mobile application development

iOS development

Android development

Functional Programming

Version control (Git)

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Leadership

Collaboration

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Xcode

Android Studio

React Native

Flutter

Job description

About the Role

The Kuala Lumpur office is the technology powerhouse of MoneyLion. We pride ourselves on innovative initiatives and thrive in a fast paced and challenging environment. Join our multicultural team of visionaries and industry rebels in disrupting the traditional finance industry!

Responsibilities

• Lead the mobile engineering team in designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define and implement mobile application features and enhancements.
• Contribute and influence the deliverables and designs of other engineering domains, such as but not limited to: Backend API interface design and QA testing methodologies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the mobile engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct code reviews, ensure code quality, and enforce best practices and coding standards to ensure the reliability and maintainability of our mobile applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest mobile development trends, tools, and technologies, and share knowledge with the team to drive technical excellence.
• Drive the optimization and performance improvements of our mobile applications, ensuring a smooth and seamless user experience.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges, bugs, and performance issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with the QA team to ensure thorough testing and quality assurance of the mobile applications.
• Mentor and coach both junior and senior mobile engineers, fostering their professional growth and development.
• Actively draft, plan and lead the mobile engineering team's technical roadmap, ensuring alignment with company goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (5+ years) in mobile application development for iOS and Android platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) would be a plus (but not required).
• Extensive experience with mobile development frameworks and tools such as Xcode, Android Studio, React Native, or Flutter.
• Deep understanding of mobile application architecture patterns, UI/UX best practices, and performance optimization techniques.
• Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs and integration of mobile applications with backend services.
• Expertise with Functional Programming will be a plus.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze and debug complex issues in mobile applications.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and mentoring mobile engineering teams.
• A passion for mobile app development and a commitment to delivering high-quality, user-friendly applications.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and the ability to take full responsibility of the mobile application.

What We Value

We value growth-minded and collaborative people with high learning agility who embody our core values of teamwork, customer-first and innovation. Every member of the MoneyLion Team is passionate about fintech and ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission.

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