Senior Mobile Engineer & Cross-Platform Lead

Talentify; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ValidaTek in Tacoma, WA seeks a Senior Mobile Developer to lead the design and development of innovative mobile applications for federal civilian and defense initiatives. You will mentor teammates and drive scalable, high‑performance apps using Swift, Java, or Kotlin.

Proficiency with React Native or Xamarin, strong UI/UX sensibility, and experience with backend integration (Node.js, Django) are required; DoD Public Trust or higher clearance is preferred. Agile leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, 7+ years mobile development.
• Active DoD Secret clearance preferred; ability to obtain DoD Public Trust.
• Experience with DHA theater is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Swift, Java, or Kotlin and frameworks like React Native or Xamarin.
• Strong knowledge of mobile design patterns (Material Design, Human Interface Guidelines).
• Leadership and mentoring skills with agile delivery experience.
• Excellent communication for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable mobile applications using Swift, Java, or Kotlin.
• Utilize React Native or Xamarin to build cross‑platform apps.
• Design UI/UX following mobile design patterns and guidelines.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and ensure optimal performance.
• Lead backend development with Node.js or Django supporting mobile apps.
• Integrate AI tools into the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate across teams, manage multiple projects, and ensure on‑time delivery.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior developers in an agile environment.

Skills

Swift

Java

Kotlin

React Native

Xamarin

Leadership

Agile

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Node.js

Django

PHP

Python

Ruby

Job description

ValidaTek in Tacoma, WA seeks a Senior Mobile Developer to lead the design and development of innovative mobile applications for federal civilian and defense initiatives. You will mentor teammates and drive scalable, high‑performance apps using Swift, Java, or Kotlin.

Proficiency with React Native or Xamarin, strong UI/UX sensibility, and experience with backend integration (Node.js, Django) are required; DoD Public Trust or higher clearance is preferred. Agile leadership is essential.