At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to develop and execute innovative mobile applications across platforms.
- Company: Dynamic tech company focused on cutting-edge mobile solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: On-site in London 3 days a week, fostering collaboration and innovation.
- Why this job: Join a high-performing team and shape the future of mobile technology.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in mobile engineering with leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Lead Mobile Engineer to support our clients in the strategy, development, and execution of mobile applications across platforms. This role will have different responsibilities depending on the state of the projects which may include:
- Leading a team of talented engineers and collaborating with product, design, and other cross‑functional teams to deliver world‑class mobile experiences to our users.
- Proposing technical state‑of‑the‑art architectures for a new app or the evolution of a current application.
- Serving as a mobile technology expert and advocate across the company.
- Monitoring market trends and mobile product behaviours (e.g., analysing average time spent on mobile purchase journeys in retail apps).
- Building, leading, and mentoring a high‑performing mobile engineering team.
- Driving best practices in coding, architecture, security, and performance across mobile platforms.
Delivery & Execution
- Overseeing the development, deployment, and maintenance of all mobile applications.
- Championing a quality‑driven approach, establishing robust CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and app stability metrics.
- Ensuring timely delivery of high‑quality software through agile methodologies.
- Partnering with Product Management and Design to scope features and set technical direction.
- Translating complex technical concepts to non‑technical client stakeholders, helping clients navigate the trade‑offs between speed, cost, and technical debt.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Collaborating with backend and web teams to ensure seamless API integration and consistent user experience.
- Deep knowledge of REST / GraphQL is a plus.
Innovation & Growth
- Staying current with industry trends and assessing emerging technologies for future mobile strategy (e.g., KMP+CMP vs Skip).
Community & Advocacy
- Driving internal and client initiatives around mobile: talks, workshops, etc.
This role requires you to be on‑site in London 3 days a week.
Qualifications
- Proven experience (10+ years) in mobile engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Strong technical expertise in native iOS (Swift) and/or Android (Kotlin) development.
- Experience leading teams of mobile engineers, ideally in a high‑growth or consumer‑facing company.
- Deep understanding of mobile architecture, design patterns (MVVM, MVI, etc.), and platform‑specific guidelines.
- Track record of delivering and scaling complex mobile apps with millions of users.
- Excellent communication (in English) and strategic thinking skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in an AI‑First Development environment or utilising AI tools to enhance engineering robustness and efficiency.
- Experience with cross‑platform frameworks (e.g., React Native, Flutter, KMP/CMP).
- Experience working in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and app store release management.
- Background in performance tuning, mobile analytics, and A/B testing.
Benefits
- Competitive day rate.
Lead Mobile Engineer - contract - outside IR35 employer: Mindera
Mindera is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to grow in the tech industry. With a hybrid working model based in Bracknell, employees benefit from flexible arrangements while engaging in meaningful projects that enhance their skills in cutting-edge technologies. The company prioritises employee development and offers competitive compensation, ensuring that team members feel valued and motivated in their roles.
