Lead Mobile Engineer

Smart Spaces is transforming how people interact with their workplace. Our platform delivers seamless smart-building experiences - from mobile access and room bookings to climate controls and social engagement - all from one app. We are looking for a Lead Mobile Engineer with a strong track record of Flutter experience to own the client-facing apps that drive our smart-building tenant experience. Our application allows for mobile credentials, desks, rooms, parking, and catering bookings - as well as building controls and other social features. We integrate with many third party SDK's (BLE locker control, Mobile Access Cards, Indoor Wayfinding etc) and some knowledge of Swift/Java will be useful for those integrations. Strong UI/UX is a must, as the core development will be full-stack. Most functionality is written by the API or integrations team but we need a strong developer that can do both. We're looing for a strong candidate who will set the technical direction for mobile, and have strong leadership mindset as will be mentoring a team. (4 others) This role with is a cross functional role with closely with other teams as well as working directly with the CTO and Head of Product to shape and deliver the roadmap. We are looking for a pro-active, product mindset, who can work autonomously and collaboratively in a team. Role Summary As Lead Mobile Engineer, you will: Own the Mobile Roadmap: Work with the CTO and Head of Product to define and deliver a secure, scalable, and delightful mobile experience. Lead the Mobile Squad: Coach and mentor a talented team of engineers, run sprint planning, unblock issues, and raise risks early. Ensure Engineering Excellence: Drive a best-practice approach to testing, code quality, monitoring, crash reporting, and observability. Integrate Seamlessly: Work closely with back-end and integration teams to deliver functionality across complex third-party SDKs (BLE, mobile access, indoor wayfinding, etc.). Champion User-Centricity: Leverage app analytics and crash data to inform improvements to app health and user experience. Your Responsibilities Build and refine our Flutter apps: Clean UI, smooth animations, solid performance, low errors. Own mobile architecture: State management, networking, CI/CD and release pipelines, strong testing frameworks, monitoring and alerting. Lead the squad: Plan Sprints, unblock engineers, coaching and mentoring, raise risks early. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure technical choices align with product goals. Track and improve app health: Telemetry and insights to track tech debt and improvements, and improve crash-free rates, render times, and store ratings Provide code reviews, feedback, and mentorship to junior developers. Required Skills 3+ years working on production Flutter apps used by thousands 5+ years working on iOS and Android development (Swift / Java / Flutter) 10+ years of professional software engineering experience Deep knowledge of modern state-management Hands-on monitoring expertise - Firebase Crashlytics, Sentry, New Relic, or equivalent. Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially when articulating technical decisions to non-technical colleagues Organised and resilient, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain clarity in a fast-moving environment. Motivated by the opportunity to take ownership and build on the foundations already in place, strengthening people practices in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Desired Skills Prior team-lead or tech-lead experience - delivery management and mentoring Exposure to large-scale booking or other transactional systems Knowledge of .NET or JavaScript-based backends Exposure to BLE, mobile credentials, or indoor navigation SDKs Why Join Us? Impact at Scale: Be the driving force behind apps used by thousands of people across some of the worlds most innovative buildings. Product Ownership: Take full responsibility for the mobile experience, from roadmap to release. Supportive Leadership: Report directly to the CTO, with a seat at the table in shaping both product and technology direction. Future-Focused: Build tech that supports frictionless, sustainable, and people-centric workspaces. We believe in creating a people based business, our values reflect this in: We care and are conscientious. We are personable and respectful. We are passionate and enthusiastic. Our 10-year goal is for 1 billion square ft of global office space to be powered by Smart Spaces. Its a big goal but we believe with the above values and a strong sense of commitment and determination, we can make this a reality. Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Benefits include: Competitive salary Hybrid working (London based office) 25 days annual leave holiday + bank holidays Private medical insurance Life insurance cover Family leave Optical care Cycle to work scheme We support professional development with training & education opportunities available Enhanced maternity & paternity pay Employee discounts & reward programme REF-224 221

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