Staff Software Engineer (Mobile)

Nextiva is currently seeking bright and talented individuals for a Staff Engineer (Mobile) position to join our expanding development team. The Mobile Staff Engineer is a critical position within our engineering team, combining technical expertise with a hands-on approach to develop and enhance our mobile applications. This role demands a blend of coding excellence, architectural wisdom, and a passion for innovation. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing features that meet our high standards for quality, performance, and user engagement, contributing directly to the growth and scalability of our product offerings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of mobile applications, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and aligned with our business goals.
• Design and implement new features and enhancements with an emphasis on clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Work closely with the product and design teams to define feature specifications and build the next generation of mobile solutions.
• Be a champion for quality by advocating for best practices in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex problems and improve our development processes and methodologies.
• Consumer facing product that scales for millions of users with performance, security and quality.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define product vision, roadmaps, and technical strategies.
• Build Native and Hybrid mobile applications
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in mobile development, incorporating innovative features and capabilities into our product.
• Lead by example, contributing code and conducting code reviews, while also addressing complex technical and design challenges.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in mobile application development, with a proven track record of leading successful launch for moderate to complex product use-cases.
• Expertise in React Native and JavaScript, with in-depth knowledge of the mobile app development ecosystem for iOS and Android.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of mobile applications using React Native and considerable experience with either Swift or Kotlin/Java Native development background.
• Architect and implement complex features and functionalities, ensuring code quality and maintainability (Example: - MVVM, MVC etc)
• Strong knowledge in Android and iOS native code implementation for specific use cases.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs , asynchronous programming, and backend integration.
• Proficiency in mobile app architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, or similar.
• Implement best practices for mobile app development, including performance optimization, security, and user experience.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about product development, with a focus on delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor team members.
• A portfolio of released applications on the App Stores

Preferred Experience:

• WebRTC, Voice/SIP and communications stack .
• Thrive in environments of ambiguity, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to tackling challenges and driving projects to completion.
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and integrating mobile apps with cloud-based systems and APIs.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design principles and customer-centric development.
• Contributions to open-source projects or public GitHub repositories.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• A dynamic and inclusive work environment where your contributions directly impact the company's success.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including access to learning resources.
• A chance to work on cutting-edge projects with a talented and passionate team.

Nextiva Core Competencies / DNA:

• Drives Results:  The successful candidate will be action oriented, with a passion for solving problems.  They will bring clarity and simplicity to ambiguous situations.  This individual will challenge the status quo; asking what we can do differently and finding ways to create and build more success.  S/he is a change agent, prepared to lead and drive changes as we transform. 
• Critical Thinker:  The successful candidate is fact based and data driven, able to understand and articulate the “why,” identifying key drivers and learning from the past.  They are forward-thinking, anticipating problems before they arise.  They’ll recommend and action well thought out solutions, understanding the risks and dependencies. 
• Right Attitude:  The successful candidate will be team-oriented, collaborative and competitive with a winning mindset; they’re resilient and able to easily bounce back from setbacks.  S/he will be able to zoom in / out, willing to be hands-on to help solve important problems while being a motivating figure for the team along the way.  S/he will embrace a culture of service and learning with a focus on caring, supporting and respecting our customers and team members.

Rewards & Benefits: 

Major Health insurance for you and for your legal partner and children under 25 years
Vision and Dental covered
Life Insurance – 24 times your monthly salary
30-day Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo)
50% Vacation premium
12 days for vacations on your first-year anniversary
Newly hired full-time employees of Nextiva earn ten (10) personal days before their first anniversary
After your first year you will be entitled to 5 personal days each year after each anniversary date additional to your vacation days
Company matched Food Vouchers – You receive 1 x monthly UMA (Unidad de Medida y Actualización) per month
Company matched savings fund – 13% of your monthly salary capped to 1.3 times the annual value of the UMA
$500 MXN monthly Telecommunications stipend for remote workers (non applicable for 100% on-site roles)

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In 2022, Nextiva has been recognized by Comparably as the ‘Best Place to Work’ in the following categories: Best Company Leadership, Best CEO for Women, Best Global Culture, and Best Places to Work in Phoenix.

Additional workplace awards include 2021 LinkedIn Talent Employee Engagement Champion, Comparably’s Best CEO 2021, Best Company Culture 2021 and 2018, Best Company Compensation 2022, 2021 and 2019, and Glassdoor’s 2020 Best Places to Work.

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