Lead Consultant - Mobile (Flutter)

Company Description

Kodez is a cloud-native consultancy, helping customers across Australia to make the best out of public cloud infrastructure. We work with clients across a range of industries to help them optimize their products and systems, finding ways to improve efficiency and security, and stay ahead of the competition.

Why join us?

With Kodez, you can focus on doing what you do best. Solve interesting technical problems, have a significant impact, and work with teams where you’ll be able to use your existing capabilities and keep building your skills. 

Please note: This role is open only to Australian residents and requires onsite presence at our office locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the mobile development efforts using Flutter, ensuring best practices in code quality, performance, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features and enhancements for mobile applications.
• Architect and implement scalable mobile applications that deliver a consistent user experience across Android and iOS.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of mobile developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, design patterns, and best practices in Flutter development.
• Optimize app performance, including memory management, battery usage, and network efficiency.
• Stay current with the latest trends and advancements in mobile development, particularly in the Flutter ecosystem, and proactively apply them to ongoing projects.
• Work with QA teams to establish and execute comprehensive testing strategies for mobile applications.
• Collaborate with backend teams to ensure seamless integration and efficient data handling in the mobile apps.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues in a timely manner, ensuring minimal disruption to the user experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in mobile app development, with at least 2 years focused on Flutter.
• Proven experience in leading a team of mobile developers, with strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Expertise in Dart programming and Flutter framework, with a deep understanding of Flutter’s architecture and widgets.
• Solid understanding of mobile app design principles, UX/UI best practices, and platform-specific guidelines for both Android and iOS.
• Experience with state management solutions (e.g., Provider, Riverpod, Bloc) and integrating with RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps, and experience with tools like Jenkins, Git, and Firebase.
• Knowledge of app performance optimization techniques, including profiling and debugging tools for mobile platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and articulate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with native mobile development (Java/Kotlin for Android, Swift/Objective-C for iOS) is a plus.
• Familiarity with other cross-platform frameworks like React Native or Xamarin.
• Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Experience in developing and deploying mobile applications with a focus on scalability and high performance.

We Also Offer Our Employees at Kodez

Flexibility: We provide flexibility in when and how you work so you can manage your time and meet goals in a way that works best for you.

Wellness Programs: We care about you as a whole person, with initiatives to support your health mentally, physically, emotionally and financially.

Community: We facilitate connections through regular social events, team building and company-wide activities.

Recognition: We have rewards and recognition programs to celebrate your outstanding contributions.

Growth: We provide career development opportunities to enrich your skills and experience through internal mobility and pathways.

Cutting Edge Tech: We partner with innovative tech companies, giving you the chance to work on new and leading-edge projects. Hone your skills with Kodez!