Senior Software Engineer, Mobile

Hatchit; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatchit, in partnership with VIA, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Mobile to craft secure, high-performance native mobile apps for iOS and Android. You will balance world-class security with intuitive user experiences, tackling performance and security challenges in high-stakes mobile development.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure data handling, cryptography-backed protections, and robust API integrations, while leading best practices and technical guidance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in CS/engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience shipping native mobile apps.
• Proficient in native iOS (Swift) and native Android development.
• Experience with mobile security features incl. Secure Enclaves.
• Knowledge of cryptography basics and secure data handling.

Responsibilities

• Drive end-to-end development, testing, and deployment of native iOS and Android apps.
• Maintain performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compatibility across devices/OS versions.
• Architect and implement security-focused features using native mobile security frameworks.
• Handle secure data storage, including Secure Enclaves or equivalents.
• Apply cryptography principles for data protection and secure communication.
• Integrate backend microservices and secure APIs into mobile apps.
• Provide technical leadership in mobile development to ensure high standards.
• Explain complex designs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with UI/UX and backend teams for seamless functionality.
• Uphold mobile development best practices, code reviews, and automated tests.

Skills

Swift

Android

TypeScript

Mobile security

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Secure Enclaves

RESTful APIs

CI/CD

TypeScript

Job description

hatch I.T. is partnering with VIA to find a Senior Software Engineer, Cryptography. See details below:

About the Role

An impressive mission requires an equally impressive Senior Software Engineer, Mobile

As a Senior Software Developer, specializing in mobile development, you will move beyond simple coding to thoughtful design. You will build a highly secure mobile backbone that delivers their mission to the world. They are looking for an innovator who is motivated to solve the complex challenge of balancing world-class security with flawless, intuitive user experiences. If you thrive in tackling inherent performance and security challenges in high-stakes mobile development, we’ve reserved a place for you.

Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end development, testing, and deployment of high-quality native applications for iOS (Swift) and Android
• Maintain application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure broad compatibility across devices and OS versions
• Architect and implement features focused on security and privacy, utilizing native mobile security frameworks
• Implement secure data handling and storage, including the use of Secure Enclaves (or equivalent technologies)
• Apply basic cryptography principles for data protection and secure communication within the mobile environment
• Integrate VIA's backend microservices and secure APIs into the mobile application logic
• Serve as a subject matter expert and provide technical leadership in mobile application development, ensuring VIA’s solutions meet the highest standards
• Clearly articulate complex software designs, architectural choices, and technical processes to diverse audiences, including technical peers and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (UI/UX designers and backend developers) to ensure seamless, performant, and reliable application functionality
• Participate in defining and upholding mobile development best practices, code reviews, and automated testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional experience developing and shipping native mobile applications
• Proven proficiency in both native iOS development (Swift) and native Android development
• Direct experience with native mobile security features, including Secure Enclaves (or equivalent secure storage mechanisms)
• Working knowledge of basic cryptography principles and their application in mobile security
• Strong experience integrating mobile applications with RESTful APIs and handling asynchronous data streams
• Solid understanding of mobile UI/UX principles, architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVI, etc.), and performance optimization
• Experience with digital wallets, biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID), or equivalent credential management systems is a significant plus
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes for mobile application deployment (e.g., Fastlane, Jenkins, or similar)
• Proficiency in TypeScript for building and maintaining robust mobile applications