Engineering Manager - Mobile (React Native)
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With a fresh tech stack and a modern application, we're now seeking an Engineering Manager who can build upon this momentum. You'll play a crucial role in ensuring that the quality of both the customer and developer experience continuously improves with every new feature and enhancement we deliver. This isn't just a technical leadership role; you'll also become the voice of the app in our weekly and monthly business reviews, and a key advocate for its customers during quarterly planning sessions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Zapp's mobile presence and make a significant impact., * Maintain strong relationships and continuity with three existing contractors, leveraging their expertise during the transition period.
- Lead the recruitment and onboarding of three new, full-time React Native engineers, with the goal of establishing a high-performing in-house team.
- Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance management to foster the professional growth of team members.
- Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development discussions.
- Drive the technical vision and roadmap for our app, ensuring alignment with overall product goals.
- Oversee the architecture, design, and implementation of new features and improvements.
- Define and adopt best practices in code quality, testing, and application performance.
- Design, implement, and optimize robust processes across the SDLC, from development and testing to release and monitoring
- Implement effective monitoring and alerting systems to proactively identify and address production issues.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate product requirements into technical specifications.
- Communicate technical concepts and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Act as a key liaison between the development team and other departments.
Requirements
Do you have experience in iOS?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, We're looking for an experienced and passionate Engineering Manager to lead our mobile development efforts. You'll be instrumental in building out our in-house React Native team while ensuring seamless continuity with our existing contractors. This role requires a strong technical background in React Native, a deep understanding of the mobile development lifecycle, and a proven ability to lead and mentor engineers., * Proven experience (3+ years) in a leadership role, such as Engineering Manager or Tech Lead with a focus on mobile application development.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Deep expertise in React Native development.
- Hands-on experience with Expo for building and deploying React Native applications.
- Proficiency with state management libraries, specifically Zustand.
- Experience with data fetching and caching libraries, particularly React Query.
- Familiarity with error tracking and monitoring tools like Sentry.
- Solid understanding of mobile application architecture patterns and best practices.
- Strong understanding of testing principles and experience implementing various testing strategies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
