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Job Description
Role:
Mobile Application UI Lead Location:
Camden, NJ (Hybrid - Onsite 3 days per week: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday)
Duration:
12
Months Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Mobile Application UI Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of modern mobile and web-based user interfaces. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can architect scalable frontend solutions, guide development teams, and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality digital experiences. As a key member of the engineering organization, you will work alongside backend engineers, UX/UI designers, product owners, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders to build responsive, accessible, and user-centric applications. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in React and React Native, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end development of mobile and web frontend applications, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, and deployment. Provide technical direction and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality guidelines. Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions. Partner with backend engineering teams to integrate APIs, web services, and third-party systems efficiently. Participate in solution design discussions, effort estimation, technical reviews, and strategic planning activities. Support the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including development, testing, deployment, release management, and post-production support. Monitor emerging frontend technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to continuously improve development processes and application performance. Identify project risks, dependencies, and technical challenges while proactively communicating recommendations and mitigation strategies. Prepare technical documentation, presentations, status updates, and implementation plans for both technical and business audiences. Provide production support and troubleshooting as needed, including occasional after-hours support during critical releases or incidents.
Required Technical Expertise:
15+ years of overall software development experience with a strong focus on frontend technologies. 10+ years of hands-on experience building applications using React and React Native . Advanced proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+) development. Strong knowledge of
HTML5 , CSS3
, responsive design principles, and mobile-first development methodologies. Experience developing highly responsive and cross-platform mobile applications. Solid understanding of RESTful API integration and frontend-backend communication patterns. Familiarity with development tools and technologies such as Node.js , Docker , and CocoaPods . Experience using source control and project management tools including GitHub and JIRA . Strong understanding of UI architecture, component-based design, performance optimization, and modern frontend development practices. Knowledge of accessibility standards and experience implementing solutions aligned with WCAG guidelines is preferred. Exposure to Google Firebase services is advantageous. Understanding of iOS application certificates, provisioning profiles, and deployment processes is a plus.
Leadership & Professional Skills:
Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring engineering teams in a fast-paced environment. Strong ability to work independently, take ownership of initiatives, and drive projects to completion. Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities with a focus on delivering practical business solutions. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, project timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Collaborative mindset with a commitment to team success and continuous improvement. Highly organized with strong documentation, presentation, and communication abilities.
