Principal Mobile Engineer (React Native)

Nextiva is currently seeking bright and talented individuals for a Mobile Staff Engineer position to join our expanding development team.  As a Mobile Staff Engineer, you will lead the technical strategy, development, and launch of our new mobile application. You will play a critical role in shaping the future of our product portfolio, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver a product that exceeds user expectations. Your expertise in mobile application development, coupled with a passion for creating scalable, high-quality solutions, will drive the success of this pivotal project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture, design, and development of a new mobile application, ensuring it meets our standards for quality, performance, and user experience.
• Consumer facing product that scales for millions of users with performance, security and quality.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define product vision, roadmaps, and technical strategies.
• Build Native and Hybrid mobile applications
• Use the latest technology and techniques to build distributed, scalable, and fault-tolerant software systems that power our business communication offerings
• Take a customer-focused approach in working with our product team to prioritize and deliver new features
• Advocate for and implement best practices in mobile development, including Agile methodologies, code reviews, continuous integration (CI), and test-driven development (TDD).
• Ensure the application's scalability, security, and maintainability, anticipating future growth and technological advancements.
• Mentor and guide a team of mobile developers, fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in mobile development, incorporating innovative features and capabilities into our product.
• Lead by example, contributing code and conducting code reviews, while also addressing complex technical and design challenges.

 Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in mobile application development, with a proven track record of leading successful launch for moderate to complex product use-cases.
• Demonstrated experience with at least two major product launches, showcasing your ability to lead a project from conception through to market release with significant impact. Include specifics about your role in these launches, the challenges faced, and how they were overcome.
• Expertise in React Native and JavaScript, with in-depth knowledge of the mobile app development ecosystem for iOS and Android.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of mobile applications using React Native and considerable experience with either Swift or Kotlin/Java Native development background.
• Architect and implement complex features and functionalities, ensuring code quality and maintainability (Example: - MVVM, MVC etc)
• Strong knowledge in Android and iOS native code implementation for specific use cases.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs , asynchronous programming, and backend integration.
• Proficiency in mobile app architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, or similar.
• Implement best practices for mobile app development, including performance optimization, security, and user experience.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about product development, with a focus on delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor team members.
• A portfolio of released applications on the App Stores

 Preferred Experience:

• WebRTC, Voice/SIP and communications stack .
• Thrive in environments of ambiguity, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to tackling challenges and driving projects to completion.
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and integrating mobile apps with cloud-based systems and APIs.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design principles and customer-centric development.
• Contributions to open-source projects or public GitHub repositories.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment where your contributions directly impact the company's success.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to learning resources.
• A chance to work on cutting-edge projects with a talented and passionate team.