Lead Engineer Mobile Development

Lead Engineer Mobile Development Location: Bangalore Company: Mahindra First Choice About Mahindra First Choice Mahindra First Choice Wheels is India s leading used vehicle platform, revolutionizing the automotive ecosystem by organizing the fragmented pre-owned vehicle market. With the largest pan-India used car retail network, robust sourcing partnerships, a top-tier auto content platform, and a dominant position in enterprise solutions for banks, NBFCs, insurers, and OEMs, we are redefining the future of mobility through data, technology, and scale. Role Overview We are seeking a talented and experienced Lead Engineer Mobile Development to spearhead the design, development, and optimization of mobile applications across Android and iOS platforms. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has deep expertise in Kotlin, Android, and iOS technologies, and can mentor teams while driving mobile projects from concept to deployment. Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Leadership & Architecture Lead the development of robust, scalable, and high-performing mobile applications for both Android and iOS platforms. Define and implement mobile architecture best practices, coding standards, and performance guidelines. Own the full mobile development lifecycle from architecture and design to deployment, monitoring, and maintenance. 2. Mobile Development & Hands-On Engineering Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using Kotlin (including Kotlin Multiplatform), Android frameworks, and Swift/Objective-C for iOS. Build reusable libraries, components, and frameworks to streamline development. Implement modern UI/UX standards, animations, and seamless interactions for an exceptional user experience. Ensure apps are optimized for performance, battery usage, and responsiveness across devices. 3. Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination Work closely with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and Backend Engineers to translate product requirements into technical solutions. Integrate mobile applications with RESTful APIs and third-party SDKs. Coordinate with QA to ensure rigorous testing, debugging, and high-quality releases. 4. Innovation & Continuous Improvement Stay current with mobile development trends, tools, and best practices. Recommend and evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, or tools to improve mobile development velocity and app performance. Continuously monitor and enhance the performance, stability, and usability of mobile applications. 5. Team Leadership & Mentorship Lead and mentor a team of mobile developers, fostering a culture of excellence, ownership, and learning. Conduct regular code reviews, provide technical guidance, and promote knowledge sharing. Manage development timelines, task allocation, and project delivery in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Qualifications & Skills Required Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. 7+ years of hands-on experience in Android and iOS mobile application development. Deep expertise in Kotlin, Kotlin Multiplatform, and Android development (Android Studio, Jetpack components, Material Design). Proficiency in Swift and/or Objective-C for iOS development using Xcode and UIKit/SwiftUI. Solid experience integrating RESTful APIs, JSON, and third-party SDKs. Strong grasp of mobile architecture patterns such as MVVM, MVP, or Clean Architecture. Proven ability to publish and manage apps on Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Experience with performance profiling, memory optimization, and debugging tools. Preferred Experience with hybrid frameworks like Flutter or React Native. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment tools. Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA, Git, Jenkins, etc. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams. Proven leadership capabilities and ability to mentor junior engineers in a high-growth environment. At Mahindra First Choice, you ll be part of a passionate, innovation-driven team that s transforming how India buys and sells used vehicles. This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to shape our mobile strategy and deliver apps used by thousands across the country. If you re looking to lead cutting-edge mobile projects and grow in a fast-paced tech-first environment, we d love to hear from you. Qualification : Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline