Sr Mobile Lead Software Engineer - Mobile Development

Leggett & Platt, Inc.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt, Inc. is searching for a Senior Mobile Lead Software Engineer – Mobile Development to join their team in Lenexa, Kansas. In this role, you will architect and develop mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms while also contributing to cloud infrastructure initiatives. A successful candidate will bring over 7 years of software development experience focused on mobile apps along with strong technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities include leading mobile app development, driving CI/CD pipelines, and enhancing mobile solutions with emerging AI capabilities. If you have a passion for mobile technology and collaboration, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with 5+ years focused on mobile application development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of native mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Architect and implement scalable mobile solutions integrating with cloud services.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure cohesive product experiences.

Skills

iOS development using Swift and SwiftUI

Android development using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose

Mobile CI/CD pipelines

RESTful API design

Agile methodologies

Git-based version control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Job description

Sr Mobile Lead Software Engineer - Mobile Development

Leggett & Platt is seeking aSenior Mobile Lead Software Engineer – Mobile Development to join our development team at the IDEA Center in Lenexa, Kansas. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a close-knit team in a global organization. In this role, you will drive the architecture, development, and delivery of high-quality mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms, while also contributing to cloud infrastructure, development processes, and emerging AI-driven capabilities. We are seeking someone with strong technical leadership skills, high attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

What you will be doing as Senior Mobile Lead Software Engineer – Mobile Development?

• Lead the design and development of native mobile applications for iOS (Swift/SwiftUI) and Android (Kotlin/Jetpack Compose).
• Serve as a technical lead and mentor for mobile engineers, conducting code reviews and driving engineering best practices.
• Architect and implement scalable, maintainable mobile solutions that integrate with cloud services hosted on Microsoft Azure.
• Collaborate closely with firmware, cloud, and UX teams to deliver cohesive product experiences.
• Own the mobile CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, ensuring reliable build, test, and release processes.
• Integrate AI and machine learning capabilities into mobile applications, including on-device inference and cloud-based AI services.
• Define and implement mobile app architecture patterns (MVVM, Clean Architecture) and reusable component libraries.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with 5+ years focused on mobile application development.
• Expert-level proficiency in iOS development using Swift and SwiftUI.
• Strong proficiency in Android development using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.
• Proven experience publishing and maintaining apps on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Strong command of mobile CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design and consumption, as well as real-time communication protocols (WebSocket, MQTT).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and sprint-based delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Git-based version control and technical collaboration tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, GitHub).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical topics for diverse audiences.

Things we consider a plus:

• Experience using Copilot and Claude CLI and Agentic development
• Experience with prompt engineering, LLM integration, or AI-assisted development workflows.
• Experience building mobile SDKs or reusable libraries distributed via Swift Package Manager or Maven.
• Familiarity with BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) or IoT device communication from mobile.
• Experience with HealthKit, HomeKit, or other platform-specific frameworks.
• Knowledge of mobile security best practices including certificate pinning, secure storage, and OAuth 2.0.
• Experience with test automation frameworks such as XCTest, Espresso, or Appium.
• Background in software development methodologies such as TDD and BDD.
• Previous experience in a technical lead or architecture role.

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