Thoughtworks

Global tech consultancy for digital transformation

Lead Mobile Developer - iOS

Mobile EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeQuito, EcuadorNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

You are well versed in using two or more mobile development languages, such as Swift, Kotlin, Dart, or JavaScript, together with experience in UI development using mobile SDKs and UI frameworks; SwiftUI is mandatory.
You have led software development teams using Agile, Lean, or Continuous Delivery approaches such as test-driven development, continuous integration, pairing, and infrastructure automation.
You can help teams account for fundamental mobile software concerns, including single-vendor limitations, constrained execution environments, disconnected operation, discrete release cycles, accessibility, and privacy.
You have experience influencing others and advocating for technical excellence while remaining open to change when needed.
You can translate business needs into software requirements, bridging product and technology.
You can develop and execute a technical vision focused on business value.
You can mentor less experienced peers using technical knowledge and the ability to inspire a team.
You can handle ambiguous situations and approach challenges from multiple perspectives.

Responsibilities

You will champion and adopt best practices, including writing clean and reusable code using test-driven development, mobile architecture patterns, design, and pair programming.
You will oversee or participate in the full software consulting and delivery cycle, from ideation through evolution in production.
You will use mobile development expertise to help clients enable platform-appropriate, seamless, human-centered user experiences.
You will design solutions and choose technologies that solve client problems within constraints, making pragmatic tradeoffs.
You will use continuous delivery practices to improve software delivery speed.
You will work in collaborative, product-focused teams to build customer experiences and create meaningful change for clients.
You will apply technology thinking from the Technology Radar to solve client problems.
You will continue coding alongside developers and apply a variety of languages in the role.
You will use and champion DevSecOps tools and practices to build and deploy software, advocate a DevOps culture, and shift security left in development.
You will guide and coach teams in implementation and application of practices.

Desired Qualifications

Working knowledge of mobile DevOps and pipeline tools such as Fastlane and Gradle.
Interest in continued learning and improvement in areas such as functional programming paradigms, modern UI patterns and architecture, and platform engineering.

Lead Mobile Developers act as the primary point of contact for our clients, ensuring that teams are successful in their delivery. In this role, you will bring a strategic mindset to projects and spend time collaborating and negotiating with clients to bring a technical vision to life. Having a balance of high-level and tactical mindsets is a must, as you will spend time both with clients and your teammates.

At Thoughtworks, we believe in going above and beyond the standard and are committed to delivering best-in-class solutions that exceed our clients' expectations. Our standard engineering and delivery practices reflect our commitment to quality, and our team is always looking to innovate and improve. Lead Mobile Developers guide and coach their teams in their implementation and application.

Job responsibilities

You will champion and adopt best practices like writing clean and reusable code using practices like TDD, mobile architecture patterns, design and pair programming
You will oversee or take part in the entire cycle of software consulting and delivery from ideation to evolution in production and everything in between
You will use your passion for mobile development to aid our clients in enabling a platform-appropriate, seamless and human-centered experience for their users
You will design solutions and choose technologies that solve clients’ problems while working within constraints and make pragmatic tradeoffs
You will use continuous delivery practices to improve software delivery speed
You will work in collaborative, product-focused teams to build innovative customer experiences and create meaningful change for a variety of clients
You will apply the latest technology thinking from our Technology Radar to solve client problems
You will apply a variety of languages to your work and continue to code alongside Developers; you will not be post-technical in this role
You will efficiently use and champion DevSecOps tools and practices to build and deploy software, advocating devops culture and shifting security left in development

Job qualifications

Technical Skills

You are well versed using two or more mobile development languages (Swift, Kotlin, Dart, Javascript, etc.) coupled with experience in UI development using mobile SDKs and UI frameworks (Mandatory Swift UI).
You have led software development teams using Agile, Lean and/or Continuous Delivery approaches such as TDD, continuous integration, pairing and infrastructure automation
You can help teams to take into consideration the fundamental concerns affecting mobile software such as single vendor limitations, constrained execution environment, disconnected operation, discrete release cycles, accessibility, privacy, etc.
Bonus points if you have working knowledge of mobile devops/pipeline tools, such as fastlane, gradle, etc.
You enjoy continuously learning and improving, whether it is through functional programming paradigms, modern UI patterns/architecture, platform engineering or others

Professional Skills

You have experience influencing others and always advocate for technical excellence while being open to change when needed
You bridge product and technology by helping to translate business needs to software requirements
You are able to develop and execute a technical vision with a focus on business value
You will act as a mentor for less experienced peers through both your technical knowledge and ability to inspire a team to deliver extraordinary impact together
You’re resilient in ambiguous situations and can approach challenges from multiple perspectives

Other things to know

Learning & Development

There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.

About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.

Join Thoughtworks and thrive. Together, our extra curiosity, innovation, passion and dedication overcomes ordinary.

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About the Company

Thoughtworks

Global tech consultancy for digital transformation

Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that helps organizations modernize and innovate by combining strategy, design, and software engineering. They work with clients to create adaptable technology platforms, digital products, and data- and AI-enabled solutions through tailored engagements. Their model centers on consultancy services, delivering project-based work, retainer arrangements, and long-term partnerships to implement custom software, modernize legacy systems, and execute data-driven strategies. Distinguishing factors include a 30-year track record, a broad, cross-industry client base, and an emphasis on end-to-end transformation rather than just technology delivery. The company's goal is to help clients thrive in the digital age by enabling sustainable growth and competitive advantage through integrated strategy, design, software, and analytics.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1993

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