Mobile Technical Lead

MLabs • McLean, VA

17h

About The Position

Our firm has been retained by a leading organization in the financial services sector to find a high-caliber Mobile Technical Lead. In this role, you will be the primary architect and delivery lead for enterprise-grade mobile applications, utilizing a sophisticated hybrid and native mobile stack.
You will lead mobile development squads, define technical standards, and ensure the highest levels of performance and security. This is a unique opportunity for a leader who enjoys balancing high-level architectural ownership with hands-on development, partnering closely with UX, Backend, and DevOps teams to deliver seamless digital banking experiences.

Requirements

• Ionic Framework: Proven experience in enterprise-scale mobile application development.
• Capacitor: Expertise in native bridges, plugin development, and device integration (biometrics, push notifications, etc.).
• AngularJS / Angular: Strong proficiency in mobile UI development and state management.
• Swift: Experience in native iOS development and plugin customization.
• Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in Information Technology with a focus on mobile development.

Nice To Haves

• Native Android development experience (Kotlin/Java).
• Experience with Mobile CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Bitrise, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of Mobile Security standards (OWASP Mobile Top 10) and enterprise authentication (OAuth2, biometrics).
• Domain Experience: Prior experience in Banking, Financial Services, or highly regulated industries.
• Strong technical leadership and the ability to mentor junior and senior developers.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A problem-solving mindset with a relentless focus on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Technical Architecture: Lead end-to-end mobile architecture using Ionic and Capacitor for hybrid development, supplemented by Swift for native iOS components.
• Hands-on Development: Perform core development and code reviews for AngularJS-based mobile applications and implement native plugins using Capacitor.
• Standards & Best Practices: Define coding guidelines, drive technical decisions regarding scalability and security, and ensure compliance with App Store and accessibility requirements.
• Collaboration: Partner with Product Owners and Backend teams to integrate APIs and third-party SDKs; participate in sprint planning and release management.
• Security & Performance: Implement mobile security best practices (secure storage, encryption, certificate pinning) and oversee CI/CD pipelines for automated testing.
• Mentorship: Guide and mentor mobile developers across both hybrid and native stacks to foster a high-performing engineering culture.

Benefits

• Professional Growth: Opportunity to shape the technical direction of high-impact, customer-facing mobile platforms.
• Collaborative Environment: Work with a team of experts from top-tier financial and technology backgrounds.
• Stable Industry: Engagement within a regulated, essential industry providing high job security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed