Mobile Application Lead Developer

First Due

$185K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in native iOS app development using Swift.
  • Exposure to Android development using Kotlin and understanding of cross-platform capabilities.
  • Proven experience building mission-critical, offline-first mobile applications.
  • Ability to independently interpret customer requirements with PM input.
  • Experience using troubleshooting tools like Luciq or Firebase.
  • Strong grasp of mobile architecture patterns including MVVM and Clean Architecture.
  • Expertise in integrating RESTful APIs and secure authentication.

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and develop native iOS applications for emergency response.
  • Design offline-first architectures for reliable performance in low-connectivity scenarios.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across various time zones.
  • Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines, coding standards, and QA processes.
  • Mentor developers on mobile best practices and technology stack.
  • Drive sprint planning, technical estimations, and contribute to the mobile technology roadmap.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible expenses for health savings accounts (FSA/HSA).
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Fully remote workplace with minimal travel.
  • Technology stipend for necessary devices and tools.
  • Career advancement opportunities and additional perks.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Mobile Application Lead Developer

Location: Remote - US Only
Country: United States
Department: Engineering
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $185,000
Key Responsibilities:
  • Architect, design, and develop native iOS applications for First Due's emergency response platform serving Fire & EMS agencies.
  • Design and implement offline-first architectures to ensure reliable application performance in low-connectivity emergency environments.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across US and India time zones.
  • Establish and maintain mobile CI/CD pipelines, coding standards, code review practices, and quality assurance processes.
  • Mentor developers on mobile best practices and First Due's technology stack
  • Drive sprint planning, technical estimations, velocity tracking, and contribute to the mobile technology roadmap.
Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of hands-on experience in native iOS application development using Swift
  • Exposure to Android development (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, or Android architecture components) and knowledge of how to deliver mobile applications to both iOS and Android based on shared code
  • Proven experience building mission-critical, offline-first mobile applications.
  • Ability to work with PM to understand customer requirements and be able to deliver on it independently
  • Ability to use tools like Luciq/Firebase to troubleshoot and understand customer issues
  • Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns such as MVVM and Clean Architecture.
  • Expertise in integrating RESTful APIs, data synchronization, and secure authentication mechanisms.
  • Strong debugging, performance optimization, and memory management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead mobile development initiatives and establish engineering best practices - good to have
Required Technical Skillset:
  • IOS: Swift 5.x, SwiftUI and UIKit, CoreData, CoreLocation, Background Tasks
  • Tools & Platforms: Xcode, Git, Figma, TestFlight
  • CI/CD: Fastlane, GitHub Actions or similar automation tools
  • APIs: RESTful services, JSON parsing, Authentication & Authorization
  • Testing: XCTest, Automated UI testing frameworks


Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentThis role is fully remote with minimal travel expectations at this time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified employees and applicants to perform the essential functions as outlined above. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please reach out to [redacted].

Working at First DueFirst Due offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA/HSA, 401(k), flexible PTO, a fully remote workplace, a technology stipend, opportunities for advancement, and other benefits and perks that sets our team apart. Visit www.firstdue.com to learn more.

If you are a resident of a state requiring wage transparency, please reach out to [redacted] for a reasonable estimate of annual base compensation and any eligible incentive compensation. The actual compensation offered to successful candidates for roles may be higher or lower, based on non-discriminatory criteria including but not limited to relevant professional experience, geographic location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. This range will be reviewed on a regular basis.

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