Software Engineering Lead

Summary

Join IOG's Catalyst Tribe as a Software Engineer Lead and contribute to the development of cutting-edge blockchain technology. You will lead a team of Flutter developers, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best practices. Responsibilities include managing complex software development tasks, mentoring team members, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires extensive experience in Flutter development, Agile methodologies, and distributed systems. IOG offers a remote work environment, laptop reimbursement, a new starter package, learning and development opportunities, and competitive PTO.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in mobile application and frontend development, with at least 2-3 years in a lead or senior role
• Deep practical experience with Flutter development using Dart and extensive knowledge of associated mobile and web technologies
• Demonstrated track record of delivering complex software projects, from initial concept to successful deployment
• Strong practical experience implementing Agile methodologies in software development environments
• Advanced knowledge of both functional and object-oriented programming paradigms
• Extensive experience with Git, continuous integration, and continuous deployment pipelines
• Expert-level proficiency with Flutter and Dart, with proven experience developing production-grade applications
• Comprehensive understanding of best mobile and web development practices and architecture: SOLID principles, MVVM, advanced state management, offline capabilities, and responsive UI design
• Advanced knowledge in at least one additional language relevant to mobile or web development, such as Swift, Kotlin, Java, Objective-C, or JavaScript/TypeScript
• Demonstrated ability to architect and develop sophisticated user-facing UX/UI app flows
• Proven experience deploying and maintaining apps in significant distribution channels such as Apple App Store or Google Play Store
• Deep understanding and hands-on experience with distributed and concurrent application architectures
• Proven expertise in writing idiomatic, scalable, and maintainable Flutter and Dart code
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, mentor junior and senior developers, and foster team growth
• Strong skillset in designing efficient, high-quality tests to achieve substantial code coverage
• Ability to concisely document code and APIs to ensure clarity and ease of maintenance
• Expert at breaking down complex tasks into manageable sub-tasks with clear deliverables
• Pragmatic adherence to software engineering principles, emphasizing modularity, incremental development, and avoidance of unnecessary complexity
• Exceptional communication skills, enabling precise interactions with stakeholders, team members, and cross-functional partners
• Demonstrated leadership in proactive identification and resolution of technical risks and challenges

Responsibilities

• Write high-quality code for our products
• Be responsible for the quality of engineering practices within a product team, and the development of those skills within the team
• Identify cross-team improvements for IOG by (for example) sharing code, removing complexity or implementing new practices
• Lead agile software development practices and drive best practices within your team
• Coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to Flutter developers, guiding architecture and implementation decisions
• Independently manage and oversee complex software development tasks
• Act proactively, addressing technical challenges and providing solutions without significant supervision
• Collaborate closely with architects and formal methods specialists to review and refine specifications
• Lead the design and implementation of sophisticated algorithms and system architectures
• Ensure the team produces clean, maintainable, efficient Flutter and Dart code that is aligned with acceptance criteria and specifications
• Foster an environment of frequent commits, regular code reviews, and incremental pull requests
• Promote and oversee comprehensive unit, property-based, and integration testing within your team
• Lead code review sessions, encouraging best practices and continuous improvement
• Oversee and actively engage in bug fixing and technical debt management
• Act as a primary point of contact for urgent resolution of high-severity production issues
• Lead the integration of software components and third-party libraries
• Manage the software verification, deployment, troubleshooting, and upgrade processes
• Oversee creating and maintaining clear, comprehensive technical documentation and user manuals
• Maintain strong expertise in distributed systems, concurrency, and foundational cryptography concepts relevant to mobile and web applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields is desirable but optional
• Experience contributing to open-source Dart/Flutter projects is highly desirable
• Knowledge of cryptographic fundamentals and their practical application in securing mobile and web applications is beneficial

Benefits

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