Lead Mobile App Developer/Architect

Sony•Work from Home-VA, VA

1d•$116,157 - $154,877•Hybrid

About The Position

Sony Electronics Inc. is looking for the risk-takers, the collaborators, the inspired and the inspirational. We want the people who are brave enough to work at the cutting edge and create solutions that will enrich and improve the lives of people across the globe. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In addition, our team members enjoy innovative work-life balance opportunities including a hybrid home/office workplace, monthly “Free Fridays”, and early shutdowns on Fridays throughout the year (including half-days during the summer). Join us on our mission to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology. We are seeking an experienced Senior Mobile Application Developer to lead the evolution of our mobile applications. You will drive architectural improvements, mentor team members, and contribute to critical features while staying at the forefront of modern mobile development practices, including AI-assisted software development tools.

Requirements

5 years experience building high quality mobile applications
Able to bootstrap completely new applications, from initial concept through to publishing on app stores
Extensive experience using React Native to build cross-platform apps for iOS, Android, and AppleTV
Familiar with automated packaging and deployment for the Apple and Google Play stores (e.g. fastlane, Bitrise)
Experience building native modules using Swift, Kotlin and Java
Proven experience building applications that consume REST APIs
Knowledge of authentication and authorization concepts, with practical application in mobile app development
Experience using Redux and RTK Query for React Native state management
Experience working with fully remote teams
Experience with AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT for code generation, or similar platforms)
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and integrate AI tools to improve code quality, reduce development time, and maintain best practices
Understanding of AI limitations and responsible AI usage in production software

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital media concepts
Previous experience with integrating video playback into mobile apps, including Digital Rights Management integration
Working knowledge of server-side REST API development, ideally with C# and ASP.Net
Track record of staying current with latest Web UI technologies

Responsibilities

Drive feature and architecture improvements to Ci's Mobile Applications
Mentor team members in mobile app development best practices
Champion adoption of AI-assisted development tools and methodologies within the team
Code daily and implement key critical features on Ci's Mobile Apps
Assist team members with challenging mobile app development problems
Create and maintain automated test frameworks
Leverage AI-assisted development tools to enhance code quality and development velocity
Provide feedback into the UX/UI design process to ensure designs can be implemented
Work with the Product team to define the mobile app roadmap
Coordinate mobile app development with teams building browser and REST API improvements
Work with the DevOps team to enhance build/package/deploy procedures
Work with the QA team to optimize testing procedures and cross-device support verification