Lead Mobile Software Engineer

AAA Auto Club Enterprises; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for medical, dental, &

401(K) saving plans with company match

Tuition assistance

Floating holidays and PTO

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

AAA Auto Club Enterprises in Los Angeles seeks a Software Engineer Lead with deep experience in building scalable applications across iOS, Android, and web platforms. You will lead an agile team, translate requirements into simple solutions, and drive quality code through iterative development.

You will mentor peers, perform planning, and push continuous improvements through retrospectives. Strong leadership, architectural vision, and hands-on coding with Java, Objective-C, and modern web stacks

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Science preferred.
• 10+ years implementing high-performance, high-availability software (Java/Android, Objective-C, web stacks).
• 1-3 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and interest in a pair programming environment.
• Leadership to inspire, innovate, and deliver results adding value.
• Knowledge of APIs versioning (Web Services).
• User-centric focus, embrace Agile XP practices, and a learning mindset.
• Excellent presentation and training skills.
• Deep knowledge of Agile principles and practices and ability to transfer that understanding at all levels.
• Consulting or freelancing experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced software applications for iOS, Android, and web platforms.
• Supervise assigned team members on design and implementation of new functionalities.
• Continuously learn and stay updated with emerging technologies.
• Participate in planning meetings (pre-iteration, iteration, retrospectives).
• High degree of independent decision making and problem solving.
• Regularly make decisions guiding project direction.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Communication

Agile XP

Learning mindset

Decision making

Independent thinking

Mentoring

Pair programming

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Java

Android

Objective-C

Web frameworks

MS Web frameworks

Job description

The Software Engineer Lead position must have a solid understanding of and experience in the implementation of the basic elements and protocols of software engineering/programming while working with others, building an agile team, leading changes, understanding what to build, and planning ahead.

A great collaborator and a fast self-learner with great problem solving skills and troubleshooting skills, this role will be responsible to evaluate requirements and take complex problems to redefine them, re-scope them, and transform them into simple solutions.

Must keep team's progress visible, getting to "Done", and drive test and development through iterations to implement quality code. Listen to people, gather feedback, and deliver results. Drive changes with Retrospectives and make continuous improvements.

This role enhances the technical agility of Club Labs new product lines.

Job Duties

• Design and develop advanced software applications. Build on one or more platforms which include but not limited to iOS, Android, and web apps. Communicate regularly and write clean code. Review, analyze and resolve application issues as needed. Evaluates strategies and makes recommendations on changes and improvements.
• Supervise assigned team members on the design and implementation of new functionalities on the different platforms. Consult with other team members and implements solutions in-line with the departments' visions.
• Continuously learn and keep up to date with emerging technologies to evaluate impact to business and member value.
• Participate and provide feedback during planning meetings (i.e., pre-iteration, iteration, and retrospectives).
• Position requires a high degree of independent decision making and problem solving skills.
• Regularly makes decisions involving the direction of projects

Qualifications

• Bachelors Computer and Information Science Preferred
• 10+ years Implementing high performance, high availability, reliable, and secured software such as Java / Android, Objective C, front-end technology stacks, MS Web frameworks. Required
• 1-3 years Supervisory Preferred
• Strong communication skills and interest in a pair programming environment.
• Strong team member who inspires, innovates, and delivers results to add values and make a difference.
• Knowledge on how to implement and manage the APIs (Web Services) versioning.
• User-centric /customer-centric focused, embrace Agile XP practice, and possess a learning mindset.
• Excellent presentation and training skills.
• Deep knowledge of Agile principles and practices and the ability to transfer that understanding at all levels of the organization.
• Consulting and facilitation skills in leading technical teams in the adoption and improvement of Agile methodologies.
• Senior Agile Leadership skills with an ability to lead by example and challenge command and control behaviors.
• Constant monitoring and learning of new technologies and the market landscape.
• Prior consulting or freelancing experience is a bonus.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel to off-site business meetings or conferences. (5% proficiency)

The starting pay range for this position is:

$145,900.00 - $194,600.00

Additionally, for full time positions, you will be eligible to participate in our incentive program based upon the achievement of organization, team and personal performance.

Remarkable benefits

• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension
• Tuition assistance
• Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)

Auto Club Enterprises is the largest club within the national AAA federation. We have nearly 17,000 employees in 24 states helping more than 18 million members. The strength of our organization is our employees. Bringing together and supporting different cultures, backgrounds, personalities, and strengths creates a team capable of delivering legendary, lifetime service to our members. When we embrace our diversity - we win. All of Us! With our national brand recognition, long-standing reputation since 1900, and constantly growing membership, we are seeking career-minded, service-driven professionals to join our team.

Through dedicated employees we proudly deliver legendary service and beneficial products that provide members peace of mind and value.

AAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our organization participates in E-Verify

The Automobile Club of Southern California will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), the Unincorporated Los Angeles County (ULAC) regulation, and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).