Techno-Functional Mobile Lead

Techblocks Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Keka Inc. in Dallas, TX is seeking a hands-on, technically grounded Ecommerce and Mobile App Techno-Functional Lead to drive our mobile app's strategic acceleration initiatives.

You’ll shape the architecture and translate business needs into a compelling in-store and digital shopping experience. Leading offshore and cross-functional teams, you’ll own requirements and delivery from concept to delivery, balancing product, engineering, QA, and PMO.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of mobile app development experience (iOS and Android).
• Proven experience leading ecommerce, omnichannel and digital experience initiatives.
• Experience leading offshore app development teams and translating business needs into technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic vision and execution plan for in-store mobile experience, toggle between in-store and web/app modes, pricing display, and promotions.
• Drive the roadmap for in-store conversational assistance and scan-and-buy capabilities via the mobile app.
• Own functional and technical requirements for digital wallet, in-store coupons/promotions, and contextual notifications.

Skills

Mobile app development

Ecommerce

Omnichannel

Job description

Ecommerce Mobile App Techno-Functional Lead — Omni-Channel & In-store

Role: Ecommerce and Mobile App Techno-Functional Lead (Contract Position)

Location: Dallas, TX | Vaughan, ON

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on, technically grounded Techno-Functional eCommerce and mobile app Lead to drive our mobile app's next strategic business acceleration initiatives. This is a highly visible, high-impact role for someone who wants to be in the details, shaping

architecture/solution decisions, and translating business needs into a mobile and digital experience that genuinely changes how customers shop in our stores.

You'll lead the technical and functional roadmap for turning our customer-facing native mobile app into a true in-store companion that makes the shopping trip smoother and more personalized.

It's a senior individual contributor / techno-functional lead position for someone who wants to stay close to the functional and engineering to deliver outcomes.

What You'll Do

• Lead the strategic vision and execution plan for in-store mobile experience, including the toggle between in-store and standard website/app mode, store vs. online pricing display,
• item location, inventory availability, and product-specific in-store promotions.
• Drive the roadmap for conversational in-store assistance and, longer-term, scan-and-buycapability via the mobile app.
• Own the functional and technical requirements for digital wallet, in-store coupons/promotions, and contextual notifications that support a better in-store journey.
• Partner closely with engineering managers, architects, Product, PMO, QA, and the leadership team while directing offshore mobile app developers day-to-day to translate business goals into clear, buildable technical requirements and deliver the business outcome.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on guidance to mobile app developers.
• While day-to-day production coding isn't your primary focus, you should be ready to deep-dive when needed, actively review pull requests, catch issues early, and offer concrete, credible engineering recommendations.
• Lead and mentor an offshore app development team, building momentum, consistency, and a strong technical foundation that scales over time.
• Act as the connective tissue between technical feasibility and business intent, able to go deep with engineers and clearly explain trade-offs to stakeholders next.
• Build trust across the organization by being a reliable, transparent, and consistent voice on what's possible, what's realistic, and what it will take to deliver.
• 10-15 years of experience in mobile app development, with real hands-on experience across both iOS and And roid, not just oversight.
• Proven experience leading eCommerce, omnichannel and digital experience initiatives.
• A track record of leading in-store digital experience or similar omnichannel initiatives at a retailer is preferable
• Strong technical fluency: you can review code, discuss architecture, and push back (respectfully) on technical decisions when needed.
• Experience working functionally across Product, Engineering, QA, and PMO to drive a mobile initiative from concept to delivery.
• Comfort managing and mentoring offshore development teams, with the patience and clarity to lead through influence, not just authority.
• Excellent listening and observation skills someone who can sit in a room, absorb what stakeholders need, and translate that into a clear execution plan.
• A collaborative, grounded style: this role carries real influence, so we're looking for someone who leads through credibility and trust.
• Strong communication skills, able to flex between technical depth and functional clarity depending on the audience.
• Experience partnering across Product, Engineering, QA, PMO, and business teams to deliver large-scale mobile solutions.
• Ability to balance business objectives, customer experience, and technical feasibility.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong technical depth in mobile application architecture, design patterns, APIs, and platform capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to be in every room to be the glue, guide technical decisions, and influence architecture direction, and drive the delivery outcome.