Senior Mobile Software Engineer

Summary

Join IOHK, a leading blockchain technology company, as a Senior Mobile Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in transitioning the Lace Wallet to a mobile-first platform. You will lead the development and optimization of the Android version, ensuring seamless performance and a consistent user experience across platforms. This role requires extensive experience in mobile application development, specifically with Android, and proficiency in frameworks like React Native or Flutter. You will collaborate closely with various teams, implement robust testing frameworks, and mentor junior engineers. IOHK offers a remote work option, laptop reimbursement, a new starter package, learning and development opportunities, and competitive PTO.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in software development, with significant time spent in mobile application development for Android
• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field is desirable but not essential if complemented by relevant experience
• Proven expertise with mobile frameworks such as React Native, Flutter, or similar technologies
• Proven ability to deliver mobile applications: Successfully builds, optimizes, and deploys high-quality mobile applications for iOS, ensuring seamless user experiences across platforms iOS, Android, Windows, MacOS, and Linux platforms
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps principles, and best practices for mobile app deployment
• Proficiency in mobile testing frameworks and methodologies to ensure high-quality, scalable applications
• Demonstrated experience working in agile teams with iterative development and collaborative workflows
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative solutions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and stakeholders. Articulates technical concepts, design decisions, and project updates effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A highly autonomous, proactive work style, capable of driving projects to completion with minimal supervision
• Ability to mentor and inspire team members, fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning
• Collaboration-driven development: Thrives in agile, cross-functional teams, encouraging open dialogue and shared decision-making processes
• Roadmap execution and delivery: Translates product requirements into actionable plans and delivers mobile solutions aligned with business objectives and timelines
• Process-driven and results-oriented: Designs and implements efficient workflows and testing processes to ensure reliable, scalable, and maintainable mobile applications
• Performance and scalability optimization: Proficient in analyzing and enhancing app performance, ensuring responsiveness and scalability under diverse usage scenarios
• Problem-solving and innovation: Demonstrates strong analytical skills to address engineering challenges and deliver user-centric, innovative solutions
• User-centric development: Empathizes with user needs, designing and implementing features that improve engagement, retention, and satisfaction

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and optimization of the Lace Wallet for Android, ensuring seamless performance, feature parity, and a consistent user experience across all platforms
• Maintain and enhance a unified codebase using React Native or other mobile-first frameworks, enabling efficient deployment and integration with existing web-based architecture
• Implement and maintain robust testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and tools to ensure the reliability, scalability, and quality of mobile applications
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA Engineers, and Blockchain Developers to deliver mobile-specific features and deep platform integrations
• Optimize mobile applications for performance, responsiveness, and scalability, adhering to mobile development best practices
• Stay current with emerging trends and advancements in mobile development, integrating innovative technologies to enhance user experience
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and engineering excellence
• Contribute to design discussions and architectural decision-making, ensuring scalable and future-proof mobile solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with blockchain applications or digital wallets is highly desirable
• Familiarity with cryptographic systems, including encryption protocols and secure key management, and their application in mobile platforms
• Strong understanding of mobile app security, including secure API integration, data protection, and authentication mechanisms

Benefits

• Remote work
• Laptop reimbursement
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Competitive PTO