PlayStation

Lead Mobile App Developer/Architect

PlayStation$116K — $154K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Virginia, US
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in mobile application development
  • Proven ability to develop apps from concept to launch
  • Strong expertise in React Native for build cross-platform apps
  • Familiarity with deployment tools like fastlane and Bitrise
  • Experience in native module development using Swift, Kotlin, and Java
  • Knowledge of REST API integration in mobile applications
  • Hands-on experience with AI-assisted software development tools.

Responsibilities

  • Drive architectural and feature enhancements for mobile apps
  • Mentor team members on mobile development best practices
  • Increase adoption of AI-assisted tools within the development team
  • Implement key features through daily coding efforts
  • Assist team members in solving complex mobile app challenges
  • Create automated test frameworks for efficient testing
  • Collaborate on UX/UI designs and product roadmap development.

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision
  • Paid medical leave and vacation time
  • 401k plan with company matching contributions
  • Education and student loan assistance programs
  • Paid sick leave of 80 hours annually
  • Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Annual corporate bonus plan based on performance.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Mobile Application Developer to lead the evolution of our mobile applications. You will drive architectural improvements, mentor team members, and contribute to critical features while staying at the forefront of modern mobile development practices, including AI-assisted software development tools.

Responsibilities

Lead

  • Drive feature and architecture improvements to Ci's Mobile Applications
  • Mentor team members in mobile app development best practices
  • Champion adoption of AI-assisted development tools and methodologies within the team


Develop

  • Code daily and implement key critical features on Ci's Mobile Apps
  • Assist team members with challenging mobile app development problems
  • Create and maintain automated test frameworks
  • Leverage AI-assisted development tools to enhance code quality and development velocity


Collaborate

  • Provide feedback into the UX/UI design process to ensure designs can be implemented
  • Work with the Product team to define the mobile app roadmap
  • Coordinate mobile app development with teams building browser and REST API improvements
  • Work with the DevOps team to enhance build/package/deploy procedures
  • Work with the QA team to optimize testing procedures and cross-device support verification


Minimum Requirements

  • 5 years experience building high quality mobile applications
  • Able to bootstrap completely new applications, from initial concept through to publishing on app stores
  • Extensive experience using React Native to build cross-platform apps for iOS, Android, and AppleTV
  • Familiar with automated packaging and deployment for the Apple and Google Play stores (e.g. fastlane, Bitrise)
  • Experience building native modules using Swift, Kotlin and Java
  • Proven experience building applications that consume REST APIs
  • Knowledge of authentication and authorization concepts, with practical application in mobile app development
  • Experience using Redux and RTK Query for React Native state management
  • Experience working with fully remote teams
  • Experience with AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT for code generation, or similar platforms)
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and integrate AI tools to improve code quality, reduce development time, and maintain best practices
  • Understanding of AI limitations and responsible AI usage in production software


Preferred Skills

  • Experience with digital media concepts
  • Previous experience with integrating video playback into mobile apps, including Digital Rights Management integration
  • Working knowledge of server-side REST API development, ideally with C# and ASP.Net
  • Track record of staying current with latest Web UI technologies


The anticipated base pay range for this position is $116,157 to $154,877. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is also eligible for an annual corporate bonus plan, which is based on company performance and is not guaranteed, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare benefits (medical, dental, and vision), paid medical leave, a 401k plan with matching company contributions, vacation time, education assistance, student loan assistance program, eighty hours of paid sick leave time annually, and up to twelve weeks paid parental leave.

Honesty, integrity, and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above.

About PlayStation

PlayStation is a video game brand that consists of four home video game consoles, as well as a media center, an online service, a line of controllers, two handhelds and a phone, as well as multiple magazines. The brand is produced by Sony Interactive Entertainment, a division of Sony, with the first PlayStation console released in December 1994, followed by the PlayStation 2 in 2000, the PlayStation 3 in 2006, the PlayStation 4 in 2013, and the PlayStation 5 in 2020. PlayStation also has a strong online presence, with the PlayStation Network (PSN) which provides online gaming, streaming services, and access to the PlayStation Store. The PlayStation brand has become one of the most successful video game brands in history, with over 500 million consoles sold worldwide.
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