Manager - engineering (flutter)

Engineering Manager – User Experience (Flutter)Role Overview:As a Engineering Manager specializing in Flutter, you will oversee the architecture, design, and development of our mobile applications using Flutter. You will ensure scalable and high-performing apps across both i OS and Android platforms. This role requires a deep technical background in mobile application development, paired with the ability to lead teams, manage projects, and collaborate cross-functionally. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who can bring innovative solutions and guide the team in leveraging Flutter's capabilities to build seamless user experiences.Key Responsibilities:•Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of skilled mobile engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.•Flutter App Development: Oversee the full mobile development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment, with a primary focus on Flutter-based cross-platform apps.•Technical Expertise: Ensure best practices in architecture, code quality, and testing are followed. Lead the team in solving complex technical challenges in Flutter, such as optimizing app performance, handling multi-device compatibility, and ensuring smooth animations and transitions.•Cross-Platform Development: Drive the development of cross-platform applications for both i OS and Android, ensuring a unified codebase and optimizing performance on both platforms.•Project Management: Own the delivery of mobile features and improvements, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and with high-quality outcomes.•Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions that deliver exceptional user experiences.•Code Reviews & Technical Guidance: Conduct regular code reviews, providing technical guidance and mentoring to ensure code quality, scalability, and maintainability.•Performance Optimization: Identify and implement optimizations for mobile app performance, including rendering, memory management, and load times.•Tooling and Processes: Define and improve development processes and tooling to increase team productivity and efficiency in Flutter development.•Innovation & Strategy: Stay up-to-date with Flutter's evolving ecosystem and industry trends, integrating new technologies and approaches to maintain a cutting-edge mobile platform.Required Skills & Experience:•10+ years of experience in software engineering, with 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.•5+ years of mobile development experience, with a focus on Flutter for at least the last 2+ years. Demonstrated success in shipping high-quality apps on both i OS and Android platforms using Flutter.•Expertise in Flutter and Dart, including experience in architecting and building cross-platform mobile applications from scratch.•Strong experience with RESTful APIs, Graph QL, and integrating third-party libraries and services.•Deep understanding of mobile UI/UX design principles, performance optimization, and building responsive, adaptive user interfaces.•Solid experience with native mobile development on i OS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java) is a plus.•Proficient in version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps.•Strong knowledge of state management in Flutter (e.g., Provider, Bloc, Riverpod) and app architecture patterns (e.g., MVVM, Redux).•Proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable mobile apps that serve a large user base.•Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across product, design, and engineering teams.•A strong passion for user-centric design and delivering excellent customer experiences.Preferred Qualifications:•Experience with Flutter web and desktop development is a plus.•Familiarity with Firebase, Cloud Functions, and other backend-as-a-service platforms.•Experience with mobile analytics and performance monitoring tools like Firebase Analytics, New Relic, or Crashlytics.•Experience in e-commerce, fintech, or customer-facing mobile apps is highly desirable