Mobile (Android/iOS) Discipline Head Remote

Responsibilities

• Conceive comprehensive mobile solutions consistent with business goals and technical demands
• Design architecture blueprints, craft technical specifications, and plan system integration for mobile apps
• Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks applicable to mobile development, keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices to suggest appropriate technologies for project execution
• Work closely with product managers, designers, developers, and other stakeholders to establish project scope, requirements, and timelines while cultivating a cooperative environment to promote innovation and high-quality mobile solution delivery
• Develop prototypes and proofs of concept to confirm architectural decisions and showcase the viability of proposed solutions with iterations based on feedback and test results
• Perform code reviews to confirm alignment with architectural guidelines, coding norms, and best practices while implementing QA processes to address any issues early in the development cycle
• Enhance mobile application efficiency, scalability, and resilience by pinpointing and resolving performance bottlenecks
• Apply security best practices to safeguard mobile applications against threats and ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards concerning mobile app security
• Write technical documentation, draft architecture diagrams, and prepare user guides for mobile solutions alongside offering training and guidance to development teams on architectural principles, patterns, and techniques
• Pursue continuous enhancement initiatives to ameliorate development practices, tools, and automation while proactively seeking ways to streamline workflows and optimize resource allocation

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline
• Documented history as an Android/iOS Technical Lead or similar capacity with a minimum of 8+ years of experience in mobile application development
• Proficiency in mobile platforms such as iOS, Android, or cross-platform frameworks including React Native, Flutter, or Xamarin
• Competency in mobile development languages and technologies including Swift, Kotlin, Java, Objective-C, JavaScript
• In-depth understanding of mobile architecture patterns like MVVM, MVP, MVC, and microservices architecture
• Hands-on exposure to mobile development tools, IDEs, and version control systems like Xcode, Android Studio, Git
• Comprehensive knowledge of RESTful APIs, web services, and cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform
• Excellent problem-solving abilities for addressing complex technical challenges in mobile apps
• Effective communication skills to convey technical ideas to non-technical audiences
• Strong leadership and interpersonal abilities to lead diverse teams and foster collaborative achievements

Nice to have

• Certifications relevant to mobile development or architecture like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Mobile Web Specialist