Mobile Software Architect | Digital Products Team

WHY DEPT®?We are pioneers at heart. What this means, is that we are always leaning forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That's why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 20+ countries, we're big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients' problems, no matter where you are in the world.ABOUT THIS ROLEWe are looking for a Mobile Software Architect to lead DEPT Digital Product's mobile engineering initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development of iOS, Android, and React Native applications, and providing technical leadership and strategic direction in large projects. While this position is not fully hands-on keyboard, this role will need to be able to contribute when needed and review mobile code and to provide detailed technical guidance. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background in mobile development, technical leadership experience, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and the ability to drive large-scale projects from concept to completion.WHAT WILL YOUR DAY BE LIKE?• You'll provide technical leadership and oversight on large-scale mobile development projects for our clients. You'll ensure those projects follow architecture and engineering best practices and that any engineers on the project have the support they need.• You'll collaborate with many other roles from DEPT as well as our clients to make sure we deliver high quality products on time and within budget.• You'll help us with sales efforts for our clients, including scoping projects, estimating timelines and costs, and writing technical proposals.• You'll make sure that UI/UX Designs are feasible, perform well on a variety of devices, and fit within project budgets.• We'll look for you to stay updated on mobile trends and tech and put them into practice in client projects.• You'll act as a key trusted advisor on projects, providing insights and recommendations that align with our client's goals.• You'll participate in hiring efforts to help grow our mobile engineering team.• If it aligns with your career goals, you'll have the opportunity to manage a small team of mobile engineers.WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?The ideal person for this role has:• 7+ years of experience in mobile development. We expect deep knowledge of iOS (Swift/Objective-C) development. Bonus if you know Android (Kotlin) as well.• A strong understanding of mobile app architecture, CI/CD, design patterns, and best practices.• A track record of successfully delivering complex mobile applications from concept to launch.• Impeccable communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.• Strong problem solving skills, is proactive, and doesn't mind working in grey areas to figure out a problem.• A passion for staying current with the latest developments in mobile tech and software engineering.• While it's not required, ideally you have:• Experience with React Native• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role, managing and mentoring engineering teams.• Experience in participating in sales efforts, including writing proposals and scoping projects.WHAT DO WE OFFER?We are a collaborative, open-door, best-idea-wins environment that fosters personal and company growth and has fun doing it. Here is a snapshot of our benefits package:• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage• 401k plan, plus matching• PTO• Paid Company Holidays• Parental LeaveThe anticipated salary range for this position is $125,000 - $190,000. Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact. This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling. Keep in mind, we're flexible.WE SUPPORT YOU BEING YOU:DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves. We're committed to an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process and workplace, regardless of anyone's lived experience, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and genetic information. So tell us about any accommodations you need. It's totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work. Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more. Its team of 2,500+ digital specialists across 30+ locations on 5 continents delivers pioneering work on a global scale with a boutique culture.Learn more about DEPT®Learn more about DEPT® diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts#LI-Remote