Job Code: 5159Job Title: Mobile Technical Delivery LeadLocation: Abu DhabiExperience: 8+ YearsPayroll: Sundus (For a government client)Duration: 1 year (Renewable)Working days: 5 daysRole OverviewAs a hands-on Mobile Technical Delivery Lead, you'll steer the end-to-end delivery of high-impact employee mobile apps for iOS and Android. You’ll split your time (~75% technical, ~25% team leadership) between coding, architecture, CI/CD, release pipelines, and team enablement. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with CLIENT’S’s digital vision.Key Responsibilities
Full lifecycle delivery: Oversee the entire app delivery process – from concept and design to testing, release, and maintenance.
Team leadership & mentoring: Guide mobile developers and QA engineers; facilitate growth through technical coaching and 1:1s.
Architecture & scalability: Define layered, modular mobile architecture (React Native + TypeScript + Clean Architecture), including native SDK integration and offline-first design.
CI/CD & release pipelines: Build, maintain, and optimize release workflows using Fastlane, Jenkins, GitHub Actions; manage app store submissions.
Agile governance: Facilitate scrum ceremonies (planning, grooming, daily stand-ups, retrospectives), unblock the team, and streamline delivery according to agile best practices.
Stakeholder collaboration: Act as technical partner to product, UX/UI, backend, and stakeholders – translate trade-offs, manage requirements, and ensure alignment.
Quality & best practices: Champion unit/integration testing, TDD, code reviews, documentation, and automated test frameworks.
Performance & optimization: Monitor app health (Crashlytics, Sentry), diagnose issues, and implement improvements for UX and reliability.
Delivery reporting: Prepare roadmap updates, technical reports, and release communications for senior management.
Team health & continuous improvement: Foster a culture of trust, conduct regular team check-ins, and evolve delivery processes.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years in mobile development, with at least 3 years in a delivery lead/technical leadership role.
Expert-level experience with React Native and TypeScript, plus native mobile SDKs (Swift, Kotlin/Java).
Strong understanding of mobile architecture patterns: MVVM, Redux, Clean Architecture, and TDD.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, app store release workflows, and version control systems (Git).
Proven track record in Agile/Scrum delivery – facilitating ceremonies and managing blockers.
Clear, effective communication skills – able to bridge technical and non-technical audiences.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Proficiency with performance and analytics tools (Firebase Crashlytics, Sentry, app analytics).
Solid knowledge of mobile security practices and data privacy regulations, particularly within UAE/GCC context.
GCC region experience, especially within financial services or public sector environments.
