Mobile Tech Lead (Ionic, Angular, Swift Hybrid & iOS)

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Mobile Technology Lead (Ionic, Angular, Swift - Hybrid & iOS)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mobile Technology Lead to architect, design, and deliver enterprise-grade mobile applications using a combination of hybrid (Ionic Capacitor) and native iOS (Swift) technologies.

This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on development expertise, and the ability to drive scalable, secure, and high-performance mobile solutions across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead end-to-end mobile application architecture across hybrid and native stacks
• Define coding standards, best practices, and development guidelines
• Drive decisions around performance, scalability, security, and maintainability
  
  

Development & Delivery

• Develop and review mobile applications using:
• Ionic Capacitor (hybrid apps)
• Angular (UI layer)
• Swift (native iOS components)
• Build and maintain custom Capacitor plugins for device features:
• Camera
• Biometrics
• Push notifications
• Storage
• Integrate mobile apps with:
• Backend APIs
• Third-party SDKs
  

Architecture & Integration

• Design scalable API-driven mobile architectures
• Ensure seamless integration with backend and cloud services
• Maintain compliance with App Store guidelines and mobile standards
  
  

Quality, Performance & Security

• Implement:
• Automated testing
• CI/CD pipelines
• Optimize app performance and responsiveness
• Ensure adherence to:
• OWASP Mobile Security standards
• Secure storage, encryption, authentication (OAuth2, OpenID, biometrics)
  

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Mentor and guide mobile developers across hybrid and native stacks
• Collaborate with:
• Product Owners
• UX/UI teams
• Backend & DevOps teams
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (Sprint planning, backlog grooming, releases)
  
  

Production Support

• Monitor application performance and resolve production issues
• Manage app lifecycle including releases and updates
  
  

Required Skills

Core Technical Skills

• Strong experience in:
• Ionic Framework (MANDATORY)
• Capacitor (plugin development & native integration)
• Angular (AngularJS / Angular 2 )
• Swift (iOS development)
  

Additional Technical Skills

• Experience with:
• REST APIs and backend integration
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitrise, Azure DevOps)
• Mobile performance optimization
• App Store / Play Store release process
  

Security Skills

• Knowledge of:
• OWASP Mobile Top 10
• OAuth2 / OpenID Connect
• Secure authentication & encryption
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Android development (Kotlin/Java)
• Domain experience in:
• Banking / Financial Services / Payments
• Experience with enterprise mobile applications
  
  

Experience Required

• 10 years of experience in mobile application development
• Proven experience in technical leadership / architecture roles
  
  

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Excellent communication with technical and business stakeholders
• Problem-solving mindset with delivery focus