Role: Mobile Application UI Lead

Location: Camden, NJ (Hybrid – Onsite 3 days per week: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)
Duration: 12 Months

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Mobile Application UI Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of modern mobile and web-based user interfaces. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can architect scalable frontend solutions, guide development teams, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital experiences.

As a key member of the engineering organization, you will work alongside backend engineers, UX/UI designers, product owners, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders to build responsive, accessible, and user-centric applications. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in React and React Native, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end development of mobile and web frontend applications, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality guidelines.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Partner with backend engineering teams to integrate APIs, web services, and third-party systems efficiently.
• Participate in solution design discussions, effort estimation, technical reviews, and strategic planning activities.
• Support the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including development, testing, deployment, release management, and post-production support.
• Monitor emerging frontend technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to continuously improve development processes and application performance.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and technical challenges while proactively communicating recommendations and mitigation strategies.
• Prepare technical documentation, presentations, status updates, and implementation plans for both technical and business audiences.
• Provide production support and troubleshooting as needed, including occasional after-hours support during critical releases or incidents.

Required Technical Expertise:

• 15+ years of overall software development experience with a strong focus on frontend technologies.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience building applications using React and React Native.
• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+) development.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, responsive design principles, and mobile-first development methodologies.
• Experience developing highly responsive and cross-platform mobile applications.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API integration and frontend-backend communication patterns.
• Familiarity with development tools and technologies such as Node.js, Docker, and CocoaPods.
• Experience using source control and project management tools including GitHub and JIRA.
• Strong understanding of UI architecture, component-based design, performance optimization, and modern frontend development practices.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and experience implementing solutions aligned with WCAG guidelines is preferred.
• Exposure to Google Firebase services is advantageous.
• Understanding of iOS application certificates, provisioning profiles, and deployment processes is a plus.

Leadership & Professional Skills:

• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineering teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to work independently, take ownership of initiatives, and drive projects to completion.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a focus on delivering practical business solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, project timelines, and stakeholder expectations.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team success and continuous improvement.
• Highly organized with strong documentation, presentation, and communication abilities.