Senior Mobile Application Engineer

We are seeking a talented and experienced Sr. Mobile Application Engineer to lead the design and development of high-impact mobile applications. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of mobile architecture and best practices, a proven track record of shipping production apps that scale to millions of users, and a passion for building scalable, performant, and user-friendly applications. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role. You will work across iOS and Android platforms, drive technical excellence, and collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver world-class mobile experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Mobile app development: Design and develop native or cross-platform mobile applications (iOS/Android) using modern frameworks and best practices.
• Technical architecture: Lead technical architecture decisions and establish coding standards to ensure scalability and maintainability.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Performance optimisation: Optimise application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions for faster load times and a smooth user experience.
• Testing and quality: Implement and maintain robust testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and automation.
• On-call support: Participate in on-call rotations and respond to critical issues with urgency and technical depth.
• Technology and infrastructure: Stay current with mobile development trends and tools, and contribute to architectural planning that improves mobile infrastructure for future growth.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional mobile development experience on both iOS and Android.
• Experience with cross-platform frameworks (React Native, Flutter).
• Strong expertise in native languages (Swift for iOS, Kotlin/Java for Android).
• Deep understanding of mobile app architecture patterns (MVVM, MVP, Clean Architecture) and design principles.
• Proven track record of shipping production apps that scale to millions of users.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, networking libraries, and data persistence technologies.
• Proficiency in debugging, profiling, and optimising mobile applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

What You'll Own / Deliver:

• Mobile application architecture, coding standards, and technical roadmap.
• iOS and/or Android feature delivery from design through to production release.
• Application performance, stability, and the on-call response process.
• Testing strategy and release quality across the mobile codebase.

Good to Have:

• Hands-on experience with security best practices in mobile applications.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and mobile app deployment processes.
• Contribution to open-source mobile projects.
• Experience with analytics, crash reporting, and monitoring tools.