Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® , are found in 50+ million homes, and 13 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily.
The Mobile App & Middleware Development Manager is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade mobile applications and middleware platforms. This role oversees teams that build engaging, secure, and scalable mobile experiences, as well as the backend APIs, integrations, and middleware services that support them. The manager partners closely with Product, UX, QA, Infrastructure, and Business stakeholders to ensure seamless end-to-end delivery of mobile solutions.
This position is responsible for the planning of resources and project planning for software engineering projects within the line of business they are assigned. The manager will plan and track these projects to ensure they are completed on time with quality and done in accordance with the Software engineering’s community of practice, tools, methodologies, and processes. He or she will be responsible for estimating and coordinating technical effort based on product requirements and then adhering to those estimates. This position is responsible for the recruiting, onboarding, retaining, scheduling and direct supervision of Mobile app engineers, Middleware engineers and Web developers
Job Responsibilities
Mobile App Development
- Lead and manage iOS, Android, and/or cross-platform development teams.
- Define mobile architecture, coding standards, and best practices.
- Oversee design and delivery of mobile apps with a focus on performance, usability, and security.
- Ensure mobile teams adopt modern frameworks (Swift, Kotlin) and testing practices.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure intuitive user experiences.
Middleware Development
- Oversee design, development, and maintenance of middleware services, APIs, and integrations.
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of backend services powering mobile apps.
- Drive API-first design principles and consistent service documentation.
- Partner with Enterprise Architects and backend teams to align with system-wide standards.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines, API versioning, and monitoring solutions.
Leadership & Management
- Manage, mentor, and grow high-performing mobile and middleware engineering teams.
- Align team execution with business priorities, product roadmaps, and delivery timelines.
- Enforce development processes, agile practices, and release management workflows.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication.
- Drive adoption of new technologies, frameworks, and practices to improve delivery.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years leading mobile and/or middleware teams.
- Hands-on expertise with at least one mobile platform (iOS – Swift/Objective-C, Android – Kotlin/Java).
- Exposure to modern web technologies (JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Angular, Vue, or similar) is a strong plus.
- Strong experience in middleware/API development (REST, gRPC) with knowledge of .NET, Node.js, or similar technologies.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
- Experience with API gateways, authentication (OAuth2, JWT), and enterprise integrations.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proven ability to balance technical, product, and business priorities.
Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [email protected].
NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.
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What We Do
Chamberlain Group is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Our innovative products, combined with intuitive software solutions, comprise a myQ ecosystem that delivers seamless, secure, access to people's homes and businesses. Our recognizable brands, including LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® , are found in 50+ million homes, and 10+ million people rely on our myQ® app daily to control and monitor their homes, communities and businesses, from anywhere. Our patented vehicle-to-home connectivity solution, myQ Connected Garage, is available in millions of vehicles from the leading automakers.
Why Work With Us
At CG, our ONETEAM is united by our mission to make access simple. As a pioneer in the smart access industry, you'll have the opportunity to develop products that make a direct impact on the daily lives of millions of people -- allowing them to seamlessly and securely access their homes, communities and businesses.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
We seek to balance individual, collective and business needs while leveraging the benefits of working remotely and working in the office.
