Senior Engineering Manager

Simplify 360 (a Nextiva Group Company) is currently seeking bright and talented individuals for a Senior Engineering Manager (Mobile) position to join our expanding development team. As a Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead the technical strategy, development of our current and future Mobile platform ecosystem. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our product portfolio, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver a product that exceeds user expectations. Your expertise in mobile application development, coupled with a passion for creating scalable, high-quality solutions, will drive the success of this pivotal project.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership and Innovation:

• Leading the development and delivery of the mobile application(s), ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Staying abreast of the latest mobile technologies, frameworks, and best practices to keep the application ahead of the curve.
• Making key architectural and technology stack decisions, balancing innovation with practicality.

Team Building and Management:

• Hiring, mentoring, and developing a high-caliber mobile engineering team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Setting clear expectations and goals, providing regular feedback, and conducting performance reviews.
• Encouraging a collaborative and inclusive team environment where members can learn from each other and grow.

Product Strategy and Vision:

• Collaborating with product management, design, and other stakeholders to define the product roadmap and strategy.
• Ensuring the team's work aligns with the company's goals and customer needs, adjusting as needed based on feedback and market trends.
• Championing the mobile product internally and externally, understanding user needs, and advocating for solutions that meet those needs.

Project Management:

• Planning and managing the mobile engineering team's projects and timelines, ensuring efficient workflows and timely delivery of features and updates.
• Implementing agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Managing risks, anticipating potential issues, and implementing contingency plans to mitigate impacts on project timelines and quality.

Quality Assurance:

• Overseeing the development of automated testing frameworks to ensure the application's quality, performance, and security.
• Working closely with the QA team to prioritize and fix bugs, improving the overall user experience.
• Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for app performance and user satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in mobile application development, with a proven track record of leading successful launch for moderate to complex product use-cases.
• 5+ years of experience of leading and managing teams with people management function.
• Demonstrated experience with at least two major product launches, showcasing your ability to lead a project from conception through to market release with significant impact. Include specifics about your role in these launches, the challenges faced, and how they were overcome.
• Deep understanding of mobile app architecture, design patterns (e.g., MVC, MVVM), and mobile app lifecycle.
• Extensive experience with mobile development languages (e.g., Swift for iOS, Kotlin for Android) and frameworks.
• Knowledge of mobile app security best practices, performance optimization, and cross-platform development tools (e.g., React Native, Flutter).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor team members.
• A portfolio of released applications on the App Stores

Preferred Experience

• Thrive in environments of ambiguity, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to tackling challenges and driving projects to completion.
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and integrating mobile apps with cloud-based systems and APIs.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design principles and customer-centric development.
• Contributions to open-source projects or public GitHub repositories.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment where your contributions directly impact the company's success.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to learning resources.
• A chance to work on cutting-edge projects with a talented and passionate team.

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