Technical Lead - Mobile Software Engineering

Company Description

Take a seat on the Xplor rocketship and join us as Technical Lead – Mobile Software Engineering to help people succeed across the world.

From dropping your kids off at childcare, getting something at home repaired, going to the gym or a fitness studio, to picking up your dry cleaning — our software, payments, and commerce-enabling solutions help everyday life businesses to overcome obstacles and form great relationships with their customers.

Job Description

You’ll join Xplor Personal Services and our Global Technology team — the team that provides the support and expertise to specialty care businesses like dry-cleaners and laundry services. We build the platforms they need to support their customers and keep life moving.

You’ll help us enhance our industry-leading platform used by our customer base to run their businesses. Some of the other responsibilities you’ll have:

• Contribute to the development and execution of a technology roadmap to support our departmental strategy and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Product and Engineering leadership in defining technical strategy and in designing solutions to address current and future business requirements and infrastructure needs.
• Consult with development and project teams to provide technical solutions for complex issues.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior engineers on the team.
•  Ensure technical design aligns with the vision and future state of existing systems. 
• Contribute to the vision and direction for the future of our products and services.
• Review existing architectural roadmaps and propose solutions for existing technical debt and development bottlenecks.
• Take a proactive approach to drive innovation and creative solutions through cutting-edge technologies and implementation of best practice tools, processes and initiatives.

Qualifications

Experience

• 9+ years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on mobile applications.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with React Native for mobile app development.
• Proven track record of leading development teams and managing projects from conception to deployment.

Technical Skills

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and modern frameworks, especially React Native.
• Deep understanding of mobile app architecture and design patterns.
• Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating with backend services.
• Knowledge of native mobile development (iOS/Android) is a plus.
• Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle, Android Studio, and IntelliJ.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices.
• Experience with React Native CLI for effective project management.

Leadership and Management

• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior developers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Communication Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and QA.
• Experience in conducting code reviews and providing constructive feedback.

Additional Skills

• Familiarity with mobile app testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for mobile applications.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in Agile teams.

Personal Attributes

• Strong passion for technology and continuous learning.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Firebase).
• Contribution to open-source projects or community involvement in React Native.

Additional Information

Life at Xplor

As an Xplorer, you’ll be part of a global network of talented colleagues who support your success. We look for commonalities and shared passions and give people the tools they need to deliver great work and grow at speed.

Some of our perks and benefits:

• 12 weeks Gender Neutral Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary carer
• #GiveBackDays/Commitment to social impact – 3 extra days off to volunteer and give back to your local community
• Ongoing dedication to Diversity & Inclusion initiatives such as D&I Council, Global Mentorship Program
• Access to free mental health support
• Flexible working arrangements

Ready to apply?

To start your application, please submit your resume and we’ll be in touch as soon as we can. Please include the word "moonshot" at the top of your message to the Hiring Manager so that we know you took the time to read our job ad.

We kindly ask you to apply through our careers portal or external job boards (LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed, etc) only. Please don't send your application via email. They will not be forwarded. 

More about us 

We're the first global platform combining SaaS with embedded payments, and tools to help businesses grow and succeed. We offer software solutions in fast-growing ‘everyday life’ verticals: Education, Fitness & Wellbeing, Field Services and Personal Services – and a global, cloud-based payments processing platform. Xplor Technologies serves over 106,000 customers that processed over $37 billion in payments, operating across 20 markets in 2023.

Good to know

To be considered for employment, you must be legally authorised to work in the location (country) you're applying for. Xplor does not sponsor visas, either at the time of hire or at any later time. 

To learn more about us and our products, please visit www.xplortechnologies.com/careers. 

We also invite you to check out our Candidate FAQs for more information about our recruitment process www.xplortechnologies.com/recruitment-faqs.

Please note that we do not exclusively rely on artificial intelligence (AI) when making hiring, promotion or any other employment decisions. We don’t have any AI tools in place that are capable of making these kinds of hiring decisions for us.

Xplor is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and creating an inclusive work environment. We provide equal opportunities to all our employees and to all eligible applicants for employment in our company. We do not unfairly discriminate on any ground, including race, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or any other category protected by applicable law.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. 

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