Mobile App Tech Lead

Overview

The Mobile App Tech Lead will be responsible for defining and overseeing the technical direction of a React Native application for both iOS and Android platforms, with future expansion possibilities into WeChat. This hands-on leadership role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing external partners to ensure high-quality and secure mobile solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Own mobile architecture, integration, and engineering governance end to end.
  • Set technical direction ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and maintainable.
  • Review external vendor delivery, focusing on solution quality, technical risk, and output.
  • Work closely with internal backend and platform teams to define API contracts and resolve dependencies.
  • Lead technical discovery and feasibility work with Product Owners, BAs, and designers.
  • Mentor engineers and conduct code reviews.
  • Define the mobile testing strategy and approach for test automation.
  • Represent the mobile product in technical governance and planning forums.

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading the architecture and delivery of React Native apps for iOS and Android.
  • Strong technical leadership with the ability to set architecture and define engineering standards.
  • Experience in managing delivery across internal teams and external partners, including risk management and release planning.
  • Confident in stakeholder management, translating business requirements into scalable solutions.