Remote Principal Mobile Engineer Job in UK Hard Rock Digital

Who you are

• 10+ years of experience in developing mobile applications (native and hybrid)
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with React Native development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Extensive expertise in developing React Native applications using TypeScript
• Proficient in state management, with a strong focus on MobX
• Extensive experience with RESTful services, WebSockets, and GraphQL
• Prior experience in native Android and iOS development using Java, Objective-C, and/or Swift
• Comprehensive knowledge of the mobile development lifecycle, including application architecture, device and OS APIs, debugging, performance optimization, security, and deployment
• Deep understanding of client-server architecture in mobile environments, with proven architectural skills
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery, particularly with Apple and Google App Stores
• Expertise in utilizing and integrating mobile features such as Push Notifications, Background Loading, and Offline Content Storage
• Skills to communicate confidently and effectively with senior leadership, positively influencing decisions
• Track record of delivering engaging presentations to various audience sizes, inspiring teams to achieve their goals
• Contagious and positive work ethic, inspiring others to adopt the same approach
• Proactively assist co-workers in overcoming obstacles and troubleshooting issues

What the job involves

• Collaborate within an agile, cross-functional team to deliver a seamless platform experience across multiple platforms.
• Develop a high-performance mobile application in React Native for iOS and Android, serving tens of thousands of daily users.
• Expertly break down features into detailed requirements, provide accurate time estimates, and create comprehensive test procedures.
• Navigate the challenges of working in a highly regulated industry, ensuring compliance and stability.
• Partner with business stakeholders to continuously evolve and enhance the mobile application.
• Work closely with the team to develop robust backend APIs that support both iOS and Android mobile platforms.
• Advocate for best practices in testing, code reviews, and continuous integration, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, stable code.
• Prioritize the end user’s experience, consistently improving performance through iterative development.
• Implement comprehensive analytics throughout the application and analyze results to drive data-informed improvements.
• Serve as the go-to person for planning and executing complex or challenging assignments.
• Lead troubleshooting discussions, asking insightful questions and quickly analyzing critical factors.
• Influence the strategic direction of the organization, particularly within the domain of expertise.