Mobile Development Lead

WEbook, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital design agency in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced mobile development lead. The role involves leading iOS and Android development using React Native, ensuring high-performance applications, and managing a cross-functional mobile team. Candidates must have over 7 years of experience in mobile development and strong leadership skills in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in mobile app development, with 3+ years in React Native.
• Proficient in TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and mobile architecture.
• Experience with OTA updates, mobile CI/CD, and release management.
• Excellent understanding of mobile UX/UI and app store requirements.
• Leadership experience managing remote and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobile development efforts across iOS and Android using React Native.
• Architect scalable mobile solutions and enforce code quality.
• Collaborate with design, backend, and AI teams.
• Guide the mobile team through agile sprints.
• Ensure performance and smooth user experiences.

Skills

Mobile app development

React Native

TypeScript

JavaScript

Node.js

Mobile architecture

PostgreSQL

UX/UI

Job description

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, and transform people’s lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you’re looking for.

UXBERT Labs is one of the leading digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, working with major regional and international brands such as STC, Amazon, Gucci, and more. UXBERT Labs is part of the Supertech Group, which also includes Hala Yalla, Saudi’s #1 private event ticketing and experience booking platform, and Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mobile development efforts across iOS and Android using React Native.
• Architect scalable mobile solutions, enforce code quality, and testing.
• Collaborate with design, backend, and AI teams to integrate new features.
• Guide the mobile team through agile sprints, reviews, and releases.
• Ensure performance, offline capability, and smooth user experiences, with expertise in PostgreSQL, React Native, and Expo.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years in mobile app development, with 3+ years in React Native.
• Proficient in TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and mobile architecture.
• Experience with OTA updates, mobile CI/CD, and release management.
• Excellent understanding of mobile UX/UI and app store requirements.
• Leadership experience with remote and cross-functional teams. Ability to manage and lead the Mobile Engineering team, report to the Head of Engineering weekly, and contribute to the engineering framework and architecture.