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People Inc. · 2 days ago

Engineering Director, Mobile Applications

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$220K/yr - $250K/yr

8+ years exp

People Inc. is focused on enhancing mobile application development, and they are seeking an Engineering Director to define and drive the technical vision for their mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms. The role involves leading cross-functional teams, optimizing app performance, and ensuring compliance with platform guidelines.

AdvertisingCommunitiesContentDigital MediaE-CommerceEducationInternetInternet of ThingsPublishing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and drive the technical vision and roadmap for our mobile application across iOS and Android platforms, as well as the internal APIs and CMS that manage our app content

Establish and maintain a mature software development lifecycle (SDLC) for mobile app updates on both iOS and Android platforms, including roadmap-driven versioning, robust testing processes to ensure performance, reliability, and security, and compliance with platform-specific guidelines to ensure app-store approvals

Monitor app performance using analytics tools and continuously optimize performance based on user feedback and usage data to improve the overall user experience

Work closely with product managers, designers, content creators, and other teams to integrate product vision and feedback, enhance app features, and drive user engagement

Lead, mentor, and grow a cross-functional division of mobile app developers, CMS engineers, QA and other technical stakeholders

Qualification

Mobile application developmentFirebaseReact NativeNative App developmentCode signingRelease managementRESTful APIsAgile/Scrum methodologiesLeadership skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Proven experience (8+ years) in managing cross-functional teams developing iOS and Android apps

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members

Strong technical background with expertise in mobile application technologies, especially Firebase and mobile application technologies

Deep experience with Firebase services, including Firestore for scalable NoSQL data storage, Crashlytics for monitoring and resolving app crashes, and Firebase Push Notifications for real-time user engagement and messaging

Build high-performance, cross-platform mobile applications with a JavaScript/TypeScript core and native platform-specific UI components, including predictable state management patterns using Redux or similar alternatives

Familiarity with building and managing both Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android) true-native applications; the ideal candidate will have experience migrating from an existing codebase, and can help guide the conversation about when and if to do so

Develop scalable, efficient, and extensible server-side applications using modern web frameworks like Nest.js or equivalent alternatives

Expertise in managing the end-to-end app release process, including code signing, provisioning profiles, and certificates for both iOS and Android platforms, and CI/CD pipelines

Proficient in ensuring secure and compliant app distribution through App Store, Google Play, or enterprise channels

Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration of APIs into front-end applications

Demonstrated ability to drive technical strategy and deliver high-quality products under tight deadlines

Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira)

Familiarity with content creation tools such as image uploaders, video players, social media APIs, and other related technologies

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription drug coverage

Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

Adoption or surrogate assistance

Donation matching

Tuition reimbursement

Basic life insurance

Basic accidental death & dismemberment

Supplemental life insurance

Supplemental accident insurance

Commuter benefits

Short term and long term disability

Health savings and flexible spending accounts

Family care benefits

A generous 401K savings plan with a company match program

10-12 paid holidays annually

Generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)

Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance

Accident

Critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Company

People Inc.

People Inc. is a digital media company that specializes in research, technology, finance, operations, and consumer services.

Founded in 1996

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.people.inc/

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