Mobile Application Developer

LHH

San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 96,432 - 117,096

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to contribute to a short-term engagement focused on mobile and backend development. The role requires strong proficiency in Swift and Kotlin, along with Scala expertise. Candidates should have a solid understanding of API design, microservices, and deployment strategies. This position offers the flexibility of a contract role in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment, aiming to deliver impactful solutions for users.

Qualifications

5+ years as a backend developer with proficiency in native mobile development.
Experience in Scala and familiarity with API design and microservices architecture.
Strong understanding of Kubernetes, SQL and deployment strategies.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain native mobile applications for iOS and Android.
Design and implement robust APIs and contribute to core services.
Collaborate with front-end developers to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Skills

Native Mobile Development

Scala

API design

Messaging Platforms

Kubernetes

SQL proficiency

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $85.00/hr

Software Engineer

Location: Bay Area, CA or Charlotte, NC

Start Date: Tentative January start (approximately 10 working days)

Pay Range: $70-85/hour

Onsite Expectation: Negotiable; ideally Tuesday and Thursday

About the Role

LHH is partnering with a leading client to identify an experienced Software Engineer for a short-term engagement. This role is ideal for a highly skilled engineer with strong native mobile development experience and backend expertise. You will contribute to critical services and integrations that power a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain native mobile applications for iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin).
Design and implement robust APIs, collaborating closely with backend engineers.
Contribute to the core services and data aggregation layer, ensuring scalability, quality, and rapid iteration.
Build high-quality integrations with internal services leveraging rich financial datasets.
Partner with external teams to acquire new data and enhance user experiences.
Drive automation across build, deployment, testing, monitoring, and data pipelines.
Collaborate with front-end developers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Mentor and coach team members, fostering technical growth and best practices.
Embrace Agile/Scrum methodologies and contribute to a collaborative team culture.

What’s Great About This Role

Ownership of a critical component of the user experience.
Opportunity to solve big, industry-changing problems.
Work in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment within a major organization.
Make a meaningful impact on improving the lives of millions of users.

Required Skills & Experience

Native Mobile Development: Proficient in Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android).
Strong in Scala (primary language), with experience in Java or functional languages.
Familiarity with API design, microservices architecture, and messaging patterns.
Messaging Platforms: Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, Amazon SQS, or similar.

Infrastructure & Deployment:

Kubernetes and container technologies.
Strong understanding of deployment strategies and production infrastructure.

Core Technical Foundations:

OOP, design patterns, algorithms, networking, and Linux OS.
Web application internals and scalability across tiers.

Database Skills: Proficiency in SQL, relational schema design, and ORM concepts.

Additional:

Minimum 5 years as a backend developer.
Experience building large-scale, high-volume, testable systems.

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and leadership abilities.
Ability to mentor and coach team members.

Additional Notes:

Candidate should be strong in native development and API design.
Understanding of data structures is less critical.
Reporting schedule may vary based on time zone; team members are located in Charlotte and Oakland.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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