Mobile Engineering Manager

Company Description

Think Dirty® is a mobile app that empowers ingredient-conscious consumers to make informed choices about cosmetic and personal care products. Our platform engages both consumers and brands to make healthier and socially responsible choices regarding ingredient safety and a healthy environment. Over 5M consumers in 33 countries use Think Dirty to shop for better personal and beauty products for their health and the environment.

App Store Canada spotlighted Think Dirty as 'Voices of Change 2023', 'App of the Day 2021' and 'Earth Day Campaign 2020'. Think Dirty was the honourable mention of Fast Company’s 2020 World-Changing Ideas North America. It has been featured by Bloomberg, the New York Times, O Magazine, Fast Company, NPR, the TED Blog, Allure Magazine, New York Magazine, Today's Show, and Consumer's Report.

Position Overview:

Think Dirty seeks a seasoned Mobile Development Manager with extensive experience in iOS development, familiarity with Android platforms, and competence in backend development using Ruby on Rails. This role requires a dynamic leader capable of driving project completion while nurturing a productive team environment.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Mobile Engineering Manager. As a Mobile Engineering Manager, you will lead and manage a team of iOS and Android mobile engineers. Your day-to-day tasks will involve overseeing software development projects, providing technical guidance, ensuring seamless integration, and implementing effective project management strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of mobile developers, ensuring high performance and adherence to software development best practices (remote teams a plus!)
• Design, develop, and maintain applications for both iOS and Android platforms, ensuring robustness, scalability, and optimal performance.
• Able to be hands-on be an active contributor to the mobile team
• Take ownership of the backend development using Ruby on Rails, ensuring seamless integration and functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, product, design, and backend development to define, design, and ship new features and enhancements.
• Maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
• Prepare and maintain all applications using standard development tools.
• Document all operational, system, and user procedures and methods.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables, respecting deadlines and budget constraints.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, adopting new technologies and methodologies to enhance application quality and team productivity.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in iOS development, with a strong portfolio of released top 200 applications with at least 4.5-star reviews.
• Some experience in Android, Kotlin development and backend programming with Ruby on Rails.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing a team of developers from remote locations with different skill sets and personalities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the emotional maturity to handle various situations.
• A product mindset with an ability to understand and align development with company strategic goals.
• A passion for building high-quality, user-friendly mobile apps
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to perform well in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong leadership, communications and team management skills
• Advocate of non-violent communications
• Extensive experience in software development and engineering management
• Proven expertise in project management and delivering high-quality products
• Deep understanding of mobile app development and integration
• Bonus: You are a clean beauty lover, passionate about a mission-driven company that's rooted in health and wellness.

Relevant skills and qualifications that would be beneficial

• Experience with iOS and Android platforms
• Knowledge of modern mobile development frameworks and tools
• Understanding of UX/UI principles and best practices
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Why Join Us

At Think Dirty, we are committed to product innovation and quality. We offer a vibrant workplace culture with opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us to make a tangible impact through your technical expertise and leadership.

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