Sr. Engineering Manager - Mobile (Remote)

Jeniusbank; Hyde Park Township (IL); Remote; USD 134,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative digital banking firm is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead their mobile engineering team. This role involves driving the technical strategy and optimizing performance to deliver high-quality mobile applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both Android and iOS development, alongside a passion for mentoring engineers and fostering a strong engineering culture. Join a dynamic team that is reshaping the banking experience with cutting-edge technology and a commitment to customer satisfaction. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the digital banking space, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Java/Kotlin and Objective-C/Swift required.
• Experience managing an engineering team with strong Agile knowledge.
• Deep understanding of mobile SDKs and deployment processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobile engineering team to build high-quality applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable products.
• Mentor engineers and drive technical strategy for mobile technology.

Skills

Java/Kotlin

Objective-C/Swift

Android SDK

iOS SDK

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Firebase

Agile methodology

Mobile DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SDLC tools

Job description

Sr. Engineering Manager - Mobile (Remote)

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Join our mission to create a completely new, 100% digital bank that uses consumer feedback to truly meet customers’ best interests. Jenius Bank, a division of SMBC MANUBANK, and a member of SMBC Group, is being built by a close-knit and fun-loving team of financial services professionals and technology experts who came together for the challenge of building a full-service digital bank from scratch. We’re committed to doing it the right way for the customer and are growing rapidly. To learn more about our relationship to our parent company, visit our website.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $134,000.00 and $196,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualification, experiences, and analysis of current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC MANUBANK offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.

Jenius Bank is strategically scaling up a portfolio of products and building extraordinary experiences. In 2023, we launched our first two products reaching $1 billion in deposits and over $700 million in loans, all before Jenius Bank’s first anniversary. We don’t plan to slow down, with ambitious growth plans and the capital necessary to execute a multi-year strategic plan. We have a start-up mindset paired with SMBC Group’s 400 years of history. SMBC Group has more than 150 offices and 86,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and is committed to creating new business to better serve customers in the rapidly evolving digital environment. Join us on the journey that has caught the attention of the Banking Dive, and more to reinvent banking where smarter banking translates to a richer life.

Summary

We are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to help lead our mobile engineering team in building high-quality, scalable mobile applications. In this role, you will collaborate with other engineering leaders, mentor engineers, and drive technical strategy to deliver seamless user experiences. You will be responsible for optimizing performance, implementing best practices, and fostering a strong engineering culture. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of Android and iOS development, a passion for innovation, and a track record of successfully leading teams. If you're excited about shaping the future of Jenius Bank mobile technology and empowering engineers to do their best work, we’d love to hear from you!

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Architecture, Product, and Engineering teams to develop and deliver products that are scalable and reliable.
• Manage project priorities and product deliveries. Drive technical initiatives from execution toward delivery.
• Ability to translate functional requirements to technical design and specs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences - technical, as well as business.
• Ability to coach and guide team members towards the skills needed for project success.
• Experience in designing, developing, and engineering solutions for Android and iOS SDKs.
• Be hands-on in the architecture design and building team engineering best practices. Ensure deliverables are up to quality standards at the end of each sprint.
• Mentor and manage a high-performance delivery team.
• Determine causes of operating errors and take corrective action.
• Lead effectively through outcomes rather than tasks.

Position Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required, or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Java/Kotlin, Objective-C/Swift.
• 2+ years of experience managing an Engineering team. Deep knowledge of engineering processes, underlying principles, and trade-offs.
• 5+ years of experience in Android SDK, iOS SDK.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and Firebase.
• Experience with MVVM, MVVM+C, Clean Architecture, and modular development.
• Knowledge of mobile deployment processes, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store.
• Knowledge of mobile DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodology and leveraging SDLC tools to improve development and testing efficiency.
• Banking/Financial Services experience is preferred.

EOE STATEMENT

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [e-mail].

CCPA DISCLOSURE

Personal Information Collection Notice: This notice contains information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) about the categories of personal information (PI) of California residents that SMBC MANUBANK collects and the business or commercial purpose(s) for which the PI may be used. We do not sell PI. More information about our collection and use of PI may be found in our CCPA Privacy Policy at https://www.smbcmanubank.com/privacy/ccpa-disclosure. Persons with disabilities may contact our Customer Contact Center toll-free at [phone] to request the information in this Notice in an alternative format.

Seniority Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Banking, Financial Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting