Software Engineer - Mobile Applications

MUST HAVE SKILLS

• Experience with support of high-quality mobile applications across both iOS and Android (iOS 80%, Android 20%)
• Primary tech stack - C#, .NET Maui, PostgreSQL database. System performance tuning, architecture design
• Very strong leadership to define the process and deliver results on time. Closely collaborate with offshore team

• Bachelor s degree in computer science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive software development experience, including enterprise application development and mobile development leadership.
• Proven experience building and deploying applications to the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Strong hands-on expertise in .NET MAUI, C#, and mobile UI/UX best practices.
• Experience with RESTful API integration and backend service orchestration.
• Advanced understanding of object-oriented and functional programming.
• Proficiency with version control tools (Git/GitLab) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Domino DB.
• Solid understanding of application performance monitoring, mobile testing strategies, and debugging tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and commitment to high-quality code.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, setting coding standards, and defining technical direction on large, cross-functional projects.
• Familiarity with retail business principles is a plus.

Certifications (Preferred):

Soft skills:

• Strong leadership skills/go-getter mentality
• Acima office in UT has a little different culture than Plano and RAC. This person needs to be able to come in and work with a startup feeling and dynamic team in the fintech space

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, implementation, and support of high-quality mobile applications across iOS and Android platforms.
• Guide the mobile team in delivering cross-platform solutions using .NET MAUI and C#, ensuring performance, responsiveness, and maintainability.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend developers to define and align on mobile application architecture and functionality.
• Own application lifecycle management (ALM), including source control (e.g., GitLab), build pipelines, deployment strategies, and monitoring.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead by example in enforcing application coding standards, agile practices, and DevOps best practices.
• Integrate mobile applications with backend services using RESTful APIs and contribute to enterprise-wide systems architecture.
• Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility and continuously improve mobile UI/UX in accordance with platform guidelines and user feedback.
• Analyze system performance and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks in mobile apps and supporting APIs.
• Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure mobile applications are scalable, secure, and resilient.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and contribute to backlog grooming, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
• Prepare and maintain documentation including technical specifications, architectural designs, and process workflows.
• Contribute to and help enforce IT SDLC, Agile, and mobile development policies, naming conventions, and release processes.
• Actively participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and architecture decisions.
• Support cloud-native development and deployment practices with exposure to AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks where applicable.