About the job
Welcome to Lightspeed HQ!
Are you on the lookout for an exciting new role? Whether you're actively seeking or simply exploring opportunities, you've come to the right place!
We are thrilled to announce an opening for a Mobile Software Development Manager to join our dynamic Mobile Engineering team in Auckland. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for fostering the engagement and performance of our engineering team. Your leadership will cultivate resilience and high-performance, empowering team members to excel in their roles. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in technical delivery and will be adept at providing technical guidance and making impactful decisions that resonate throughout the organization.
Note: This position is based in Auckland, and we are looking for candidates willing to relocate, as remote work is not an option.
Your Responsibilities:
- Recruit, onboard, train, and mentor a team of high-performing individuals while supporting their career growth through regular feedback, coaching, quarterly assessments, structured development plans, one-on-ones, peer programming, and training sessions.
- Empower your team to deliver code in a high-trust environment employing continuous delivery practices, ensuring an excellent delivery rhythm and strong stakeholder connections through demos, retrospectives, and blameless incident reviews.
- Assess and enhance the technical architecture of our mobile application while staying abreast of industry trends.
- Collaborate closely with your team to manage development initiatives, address inquiries, and approve work outcomes.
- Report directly to the Director of Software Development and engage frequently with Product Managers, Product Designers, Product Marketing Managers, and Support Specialists.
Additional Insights:
- Lead by example, including hands-on coding in Java, Golang, or Kotlin.
- Contribute to the broader team objectives, even when it requires stepping outside your defined role.
What We’re Looking For:
We seek a candidate with the following experience:
- Proven experience managing a team of mobile developers through successful software projects.
- Strong capability in providing technical leadership to deliver high-quality software solutions.
