Lead Mobile Developer

Summary

Join Paxful as a Lead Mobile Developer and lead the design, development, and delivery of our iOS and Android mobile applications. You will mentor a team, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure seamless user experiences. This hands-on role requires strong technical expertise in native mobile development and a proven leadership track record. You'll work on impactful projects using cutting-edge technologies in a fully remote, flexible work environment. Paxful offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to transparency, openness, and supporting each other to build great things together.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in mobile application development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Expertise in developing native applications for iOS (Swift, Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin, Java)
• Proven experience with mobile architecture and design patterns
• Knowledge of MVVM, MVP, or Clean Architecture
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps
• Experience with tools like GitLab CI, Fastlane, and TestFlight
• Experience integrating mobile apps with backend APIs
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and third-party SDKs
• Proficiency in performance profiling and debugging tools
• Familiarity with tools like Xcode Instruments and Android Studio Profiler

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and enhancement of Paxful’s iOS and Android mobile applications
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver user-centric features that align with the company roadmap
• Oversee code quality and enforce best practices in architecture, design, and performance optimization
• Mentor and guide mobile developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Ensure mobile apps integrate seamlessly with backend services and APIs
• Drive adoption of new technologies and frameworks to improve development efficiency
• Conduct regular code reviews, testing, and performance monitoring to maintain high app reliability
• Architect scalable and maintainable solutions for both Android and iOS platforms
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring mobile app stability and performance
• Work with QA to develop and execute automated test strategies for mobile applications
• Ensure adherence to CI/CD practices for seamless delivery of app updates
• Support cross-functional initiatives, such as blockchain integration, self-custody wallet development, and API enhancements

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with cross-platform frameworks (e.g., Flutter, React Native) is a plus
• Experience with blockchain or cryptocurrency-related mobile integrations
• Knowledge of mobile app security best practices
• Contributions to open-source mobile projects or technical communities

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Fully remote work environment
• Flexible working hours with a 4-hour overlap in Eastern Time (EST)
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on impactful projects
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work culture
• Opportunity to mentor and lead a team of talented engineers
• Professional growth and development opportunities