Senior Mobile Front-End Developer (Enterprise Supervising Technology

Senior Front-End Mobile Application Developer

The City of San José is seeking a Senior Front-End Mobile Application Developer to lead the design, development, and delivery of modern web and mobile applications for the San José 311 platform. This role will provide technical leadership for front-end architecture and mobile development, expand the City's internal application development capabilities, and deliver scalable, secure, and user-friendly digital services that improve access for all residents, particularly underserved communities. Key duties include, but are not limited to:

Technical Leadership and Development: Lead the architecture, design, and development of the San José 311 web and mobile applications. Establish and enforce front-end architecture, coding standards, and development best practices to ensure scalable, maintainable solutions. Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, frameworks, and tools to improve application performance, security, and development efficiency. Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including solution design, development, testing, implementation, maintenance, and continuous enhancements.

Maintenance and Operation: Troubleshoot and resolve front-end application issues through root cause analysis, performance optimization, and secure coding practices. Maintain React applications by managing framework upgrades, security patches, deployments, and adherence to coding and quality standards. Optimize application performance and reliability through monitoring, secure API integrations, resilient error handling, and comprehensive testing.

Platform Management and Innovation: Collaborate with architects to align with enterprise standards and evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-driven capabilities, to promote innovation and continuous improvement.

Quality Assurance and Documentation: Define and enforce front-end testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, to ensure high-quality, reliable applications. Establish code quality standards through code reviews, test coverage, and collaboration with QA to identify and resolve defects. Create and maintain technical documentation, including application architecture, API integrations, and development standards, to support knowledge sharing, maintainability, and compliance.

Stakeholder Coordination: Build and maintain strategic partnerships with vendors and City departments to support reliable digital services and technology initiatives. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and customer experience. Foster strong cross-functional relationships to drive continuous improvement, innovation, and successful technology outcomes.

Please note that the Senior Mobile Front-End Developer (Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst) position is currently eligible for a hybrid telework schedule (32 hours on site, 8 hours remote). The schedule for working remotely and onsite is subject to change. Salary Information: The final candidate's qualifications and experience shall determine the actual salary. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Enterprise Supervising Technology Analyst (ESTA) classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay. Salary Range (including the 5%): $148,118.88 – $180,463.92. The ESTA classification is represented by the City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP) bargaining unit.