Remote Lead Mobile Engineer

Description:

• 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.
• The Lead Mobile Engineer will propose technical state-of-the-art architectures for new apps or the evolution of current applications.
• The role involves serving as a mobile technology expert and advocate across the company, with a focus on staying informed about market trends in mobile products.
• The engineer will build, lead, and mentor a high-performing mobile engineering team and drive best practices in coding, architecture, security, and performance across mobile platforms.
• Responsibilities also include overseeing the development, deployment, and maintenance of all mobile applications, ensuring a quality-driven approach to maintain app stability, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing practices.
• The Lead Mobile Engineer will ensure timely delivery of high-quality software through agile methodologies and partner with Product Management and Design to scope features and set technical direction.
• Collaboration with backend and web teams is essential to ensure seamless API integration and consistent user experience, with deep knowledge of REST/GraphQL being a plus.
• The engineer will stay current with industry trends and assess emerging technologies for future mobile strategy, driving internal and client initiatives around mobile.

Requirements:

• Proven experience of 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 is required, with experience in React Native, Flutter, KMP/CMP being a plus.
• Experience leading teams of mobile engineers, ideally in a high-growth or consumer-facing company.
• A deep understanding of mobile architecture, design patterns (MVVM, MVI, etc.), and platform-specific guidelines is necessary.
• A track record of delivering and scaling complex mobile apps with millions of users is essential.
• Excellent communication skills in English and strong strategic thinking abilities are required.
• Familiarity with cross-platform frameworks (e.g., React Native, KMP/CMP, Flutter) is preferred.
• Experience working in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and app store release management is advantageous.
• A background in performance tuning, mobile analytics, and A/B testing is also preferred.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance is provided because your health comes first.
• Flexible working hours and autonomous ways of working are offered.
• Open holidays allow you to take the time you need for yourself.
• Profit distribution is part of the benefits package.
• Mindera Annual Trip, sports, and sharing groups are available to connect and have fun.
• Training and conferences are supported, allowing you to create your own training plan.
• Child Care vouchers are provided to support families.
• You can choose the laptop and peripherals that best suit your needs.
• Hotspot with unlimited usage (PT) is available for work or leisure.
• Amazing offices in Porto, Aveiro, and Coimbra are available for those who want to connect physically, with remote work options from Portugal and other countries depending on location and projects.
• A wide range of snacks is provided at the offices to keep you fed and healthy.
• Partnerships with local businesses enhance the work experience.