Software Engineer, Mobile

Summary

Join Bluelight, a leading software consultancy, as a Mobile Software Engineer and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our mobile experience for iOS and Android users. You will design, develop, and maintain high-quality, user-centric mobile application features used by hundreds of thousands of people. This role requires strong proficiency in Swift or Kotlin and a deep understanding of mobile ecosystems and design principles. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers, taking ownership of features from conception to launch. The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years of professional software development experience and a passion for building exceptional mobile experiences. Bluelight offers a collaborative environment and exciting opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on mobile applications
• Strong proficiency and professional experience in either Swift for native iOS development or Kotlin for native Android development
• A deep understanding of the mobile ecosystem and its design principles (e.g., Apple's Human Interface Guidelines for iOS, Material Design for Android)
• Experience with modern mobile architecture patterns, such as MVVM, MVC, or VIPER
• Proven experience working with RESTful APIs and JSON to connect mobile applications to back-end services
• Familiarity with essential tools of the trade, including Xcode, Android Studio, and Git
• A strong product sense and a passion for building exceptional, user-friendly mobile experiences
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, agile team environment

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance, reusable, and reliable code for our native iOS (Swift) and/or Android (Kotlin) applications
• Work closely with our product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate product requirements and user-centric designs into well-architected, functional mobile experiences
• Take ownership of features from conception to launch, including crafting technical specs, writing clean code, and ensuring a smooth release process
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality, robustness, and usability. Participate in code reviews to maintain a high-quality code culture
• Identify and correct bottlenecks, fix bugs, and continuously improve application performance, stability, and responsiveness
• Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends, best practices, and technologies in the mobile ecosystem to help us innovate and improve

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with modern declarative UI frameworks like SwiftUI or Jetpack Compose
• Experience with mobile CI/CD pipelines and automation (e.g., Fastlane, Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• A keen eye for UI/UX design and a dedication to creating pixel-perfect interfaces
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced startup environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonuses, including performance-based salary increases
• Generous paid-time-off policy
• Flexible working hours
• Work remotely
• Continuing education, training, conferences
• Company-sponsored coursework, exams, and certifications