Lead Mobile Developer

Job Details

• Title: Lead Mobile Developer
• Location: Fully Remote
• Duration: 6 Month contract (potential to extend / convert)
• Rate: Negotiable

MUST HAVE

• Cross platform/Hybrid Mobile Development (Cordova/Capacitor)
• Native Mobile Development
• Javascript/HTML

Overview

We are seeking a Lead Mobile Developer to guide a team of front-end developers in building and delivering high-quality software solutions. This role requires strong hands-on coding skills, leadership experience, and a deep understanding of hybrid and native mobile development. You will collaborate closely with our architecture team and play a key role in shaping and maintaining our software governance frameworks.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of front-end developers with varying skill levels.
• Architect and develop mobile applications using Apache Cordova or Capacitor (hybrid development).
• Contribute to native mobile development using tools such as Xcode and Android Studio.
• Collaborate with backend teams to integrate RESTful APIs.
• Apply Agile methodologies to iteratively develop and maintain functionality.
• Promote usability and accessibility best practices, including ADA compliance.
• Participate in design reviews, provide development estimates, and contribute to technical documentation.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 7–10 years of experience in JavaScript and front-end development.
• Minimum 2 years in a leadership or mentorship role.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with AngularJS (versions 1–4).
• Proven experience with Apache Cordova or Capacitor for hybrid mobile development.
• Hands-on experience with native mobile development (iOS and/or Android).
• Strong understanding of enterprise software concerns: security, scalability, transaction management, and concurrency.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with HTML5, CSS3, Typescript, and advanced HTML5 features (Web Workers, Caching, Browser Storage).
• Familiarity with design patterns (MVC, DI, Factory, Façade).
• Experience with SASS, Bootstrap, and design systems.
• Knowledge of build tools like Gulp, npm, Webpack, and Angular CLI.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks (Mocha, Karma, Jasmine).
• Integration experience with analytics tools (SiteCatalyst, Google Analytics).
• Familiarity with web servers (nginx, Tomcat).
• Understanding of browser engines and architecture.
• Experience with authentication protocols (OAuth, SAML).
• Exposure to Docker containers.
• Experience with server-side technologies (Node.js, Java, .NET).

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