On behalf of our client, Starboard Recruitment is searching for a Lead Mobile Engineer. This role is open to candidates in the Lower Mainland, yet will require being in-office 3 days a week at their Abbotsford office. Our client is at a tech platform providing music education for a massive online customer base as well as hosting media channels with millions of subscribers. Follow Starboard Recruitment on LinkedIn for ongoing job opportunities, market updates and advice: https://www.linkedin.com/company/starboard-recruitmentKey Responsibilities & Duties1. Lead Mobile App Technical Strategy

• Architect and refine a scalable, maintainable mobile application framework using React Native for both iOS and Android.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and quality benchmarks for mobile development.
• Drive innovation by researching and adopting new technologies, architectures, and methodologies, such as modularization and cross-platform efficiencies.

2. Cross-Platform Application Development

• Collaborate with designers and product managers to develop and enhance mobile features using React Native.
• Ensure smooth and efficient backend API integration by working closely with the backend development team.
• Quickly diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve issues to uphold app reliability and performance.

3. Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor and lead the mobile engineering team, conducting code reviews and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Work alongside product managers and backend engineers to plan development cycles, estimate timelines, and ensure timely, high-quality releases.
• Partner with UX designers to create seamless, user-centric mobile experiences.

4. Operational Excellence

• Manage the entire mobile app release lifecycle, including build automation, testing, and deployment.
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, reliable app releases.
• Continuously monitor performance metrics, gather user feedback, and iterate to improve the app experience.

5. Driving Innovation

• Stay ahead of the latest trends in React Native, iOS, and Android development.
• Introduce and implement cutting-edge approaches to improve app performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ideate and refine new features that elevate the user experience.

Skills, Knowledge & ExpertiseExperience

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in mobile app development for iOS and Android.
• 5+ years of expertise in React Native development.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership or team management role.

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of automated testing frameworks for React Native applications.
• Strong grasp of iOS and Android development lifecycles, including app deployment and store submission processes.
• Experience integrating and managing external APIs.
• Proficiency in Git and agile development methodologies.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
• Embodies core values of Empathy, Passion, and Grit.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and foster alignment across teams.
• Fluent in English (both written and verbal).

Bonus Points

• Experience with backend technologies like PHP/Laravel and GraphQL for optimized API collaboration.
• Familiarity with advanced mobile performance profiling and optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of caching strategies and real-time data integration.
• Background in user-focused design and usability testing.

Follow Starboard Recruitment on LinkedIn for ongoing job opportunities, market updates and advice: https://www.linkedin.com/company/starboard-recruitment