Lead Mobile Engineer

Position Overview:

Our client, an innovative tech company, is currently seeking a Lead Mobile Engineer to join their team in Vancouver, BC on a permanent basis. You will oversee every stage of the software development lifecycle, from initial design to implementation, conducting code reviews, testing, and managing deployment. In addition to managing the technical aspects, you'll also take ownership of the team's output and the quality of project deliverables. Beyond guiding the team's technical direction, you'll be the go-to person for resolving any challenges they encounter and supporting their professional growth by enhancing their skills.

Additional Responsibilities Include the Following:

Lead a team of Software Developers on mobile-related projects, from the initial conception and discovery phase to execution and delivery

Lead planning sessions, drive stand-ups, incident responses, etc.

Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical oversight to team members

Participate in the hiring and onboarding process for new developers

Play a significant role in analyzing and designing technical solutions

Collaborate closely with department stakeholders to prioritize new product features while effectively managing the tech/maintenance backlog

Estimate timelines, allocate resources effectively, prioritize tasks for successful project delivery, and take ownership and accountability for executing technical projects

Ensure the quality of project technical deliverables and serve as the team's technical visionary and leader

Lead DevOps and infrastructure initiatives and ensure security and uptime metrics of applications

Ideal Candidate Requirements:

5+ years of experience as a Software Developer building mobile applications

2+ years of experience with Vue.js and PHP

2+ years of experience leading a team of 3-5 Software Developers in an agile environment

Experience with relational database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.) and Redis, beyond basic migrations and CRUD operations

Experience with system design, architecture, data structures, algorithms, and API integration

Solid understanding of web technologies including HTTP, RESTful services, and cloud platforms such as AWS

Experience with Ionic and GraphQL

Why This Firm?

Hybrid work environment (2 in-office days per week)

4 weeks of annual vacation & paid time off for office holiday closure

RRSP matching

$2,000 annual health & lifestyle spending account

$1,000 annual education budget

$1,000 annual charitable donation matching

Comprehensive benefits: extended health, critical illness, long-term disability & life insurance

Company-issued MacBook & home office budget

Anniversary rewards & complimentary company premium account

Team-building activities & company-wide events