At Near, we help top talent in Latin America find remote roles with US companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.

As a Senior Mobile Engineer at our client's company, you will play a crucial role in the development and optimization of mobile applications, which are essential to improving user experiences and delivering innovative health technology solutions. Your expertise in mobile development will support their goals of enhancing app functionality and ensuring high performance.
Deliverables:

• Advanced Application Development: Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of our mobile application with a focus on performance, scalability, and security.

• Supportive Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support collaborative efforts across engineering, design, marketing, and operations teams to enhance mobile projects and ensure aligned progress.

• Project Contribution: Assist in managing the delivery of key mobile app projects, including UI/UX enhancements and new feature rollouts.

• Technological Adaptation: Stay updated on new mobile app development trends and technologies, applying this knowledge to suggest and implement improvements.

• Mentorship and Guidance: Provide mentorship to less experienced team members, sharing knowledge and promoting a culture of learning and growth within the team.

Must Have Experience:
Level: IC 5
Must-Have Qualifications:

• Expertise: 7+ years total in software engineering, with 4+ years in mobile app experience

• Proven Mobile App Development Experience: Strong background in mobile application development with a portfolio of past projects that demonstrate your skill and innovation.

• Software Engineering Expertise: A strong foundation in software engineering, bolstered by significant experience in developing mobile applications, ensuring a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application.

• Programming Language Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in React Native for cross-platform mobile app development

• Framework Knowledge: Experience with mobile app development frameworks and tools, understanding the full mobile development lifecycle.

• Integration Skills: Ability to integrate various cloud services and backend infrastructure into mobile applications.

• Analytical Abilities: Excellent analytical skills with a proven ability to tackle complex problems effectively.

Must-Have Soft Skills:

• Bias Toward Action: Demonstrated ability to take initiative, make decisions under uncertainty, and move projects forward even in the face of ambiguity.

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Strong adaptability to changing business needs with a knack for building and optimizing processes.

• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Remote Work Adaptability: Comfort with remote work environments, demonstrating the ability to stay productive and connected with the team irrespective of physical location.

• Continuous Improvement: A willingness to question assumptions and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Additional Mobile Development Skills: Experience with programming languages like Swift for iOS and Kotlin for Android is a plus.

• Experience in architecting and implementing systems designed to operate efficiently at a large scale.

• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile applications.

• Test-Driven Development: Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.

• Start-Up Experience: We highly value individuals with start-up experience, especially former founders or early engineering hires. This experience indicates a versatile skill set and an ability to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments.

• Familiarity with Health Technologies: Knowledge of or experience with popular health technologies, such as Oura, Whoop, Apple Watch, and CGMs (Continuous Glucose Monitors). An interest in or experience with health and wellness technologies suggests a passion for leveraging technology to improve personal and community health outcomes.

Contract Specifics:
Our typical contract is a 30-day trial. However, if we can cancel a contract due to poor performance at any time, then we can extend the contract to a 3-month start with the option to extend.Interview
Plan Breakdown: We will not conduct a coding project. The tech lead will ask technical questions during their short interviews to assess working style, technical aptitude, and culture fit.
Interview Framework:

1. Introductory Screen - 15 min

2. Technical Deep Dive - 20 min

3. Coding challenge - 45 min

4. Cultural Fit Interview - 15 min