[Remote] Mobile & Web Engineering Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Digital Factory is seeking a Mobile & Web Engineering Lead to oversee hands-on development and technical direction for mobile and web applications. The role translates product requirements into scalable technical solutions, supports location-aware experiences, and collaborates with engineers, product stakeholders, and company leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of mobile applications for iOS and Android
• Develop cross-platform mobile solutions using frameworks such as React Native or comparable technologies
• Establish mobile development standards that promote performance, scalability, security, and maintainability
• Optimize application responsiveness, usability, accessibility, and compatibility across devices
• Integrate mobile applications with backend services, APIs, databases, and third-party platforms
• Support application deployment, release management, monitoring, and ongoing improvements
• Lead the development of responsive, user-friendly web applications and digital experiences
• Build and maintain modern frontend applications using React, JavaScript/TypeScript, and related technologies
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs, authentication services, and data-driven functionality
• Ensure consistent user experiences across desktop, tablet, and mobile environments
• Improve web application performance, accessibility, reliability, and cross-browser compatibility
• Contribute to reusable components, shared design systems, and maintainable frontend architecture
• Establish coding standards, development practices, documentation requirements, and code review processes
• Make informed technical decisions regarding frameworks, application architecture, integrations, and development tools
• Guide the implementation of scalable and maintainable solutions aligned with the company's product roadmap
• Identify technical challenges, troubleshoot complex issues, and recommend effective solutions
• Promote automated testing, continuous integration, continuous deployment, and version control best practices
• Collaborate with backend and infrastructure engineers to ensure reliable end-to-end application performance
• Support the integration of location intelligence, geolocation, mapping, and location-aware functionality into mobile and web applications
• Work with location services, mapping APIs, and geospatial data where required by product features
• Help deliver accurate, responsive, and intuitive location-based user experiences
• Ensure appropriate consideration of user privacy, data security, permissions, and responsible handling of location information
• Partner with company leadership and product stakeholders to define requirements, technical specifications, and development priorities
• Translate product concepts and user needs into actionable engineering plans
• Estimate development effort, establish milestones, and communicate progress and potential risks
• Mentor developers, share technical knowledge, and support collaborative problem-solving
• Participate in technical planning, sprint reviews, product demonstrations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional software development experience building and maintaining mobile and/or web applications
• 2+ years of technical leadership or project leadership experience, including guiding developers, reviewing code, or coordinating engineering delivery
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, with experience using modern web development frameworks such as React
• Experience developing mobile applications using React Native, native iOS/Android technologies, or comparable cross-platform frameworks
• Working knowledge of RESTful APIs, backend integrations, authentication, databases, and application architecture
• Familiarity with Git-based version control, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows
• Understanding responsive design, accessibility, application performance, and user experience principles
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver maintainable software solutions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently in a remote, early-stage startup environment

Benefits

• Equity-based opportunity to build and lead the global talent engine at Digital Factory.
• Strategic seat at the table, shaping how we grow and who we bring into the business.
• Partnership with executive leadership on workforce design and scaling strategy.
• A creative, inclusive culture that values innovation, clarity, and purpose.

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