Lead Software Engineer (Mobile Applications)

Experience: Not less than EIGHT years, with at least THREE years leading teams.

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Direct Reports: TWO

Location: Lahore, Pakistan (English-speaking)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent. On-site; CET/CEST (EMEA Office Hours).

In this role, you will:

• Lead a software engineering squad of mobile app developers .
• Design, develop, and maintain mobile software applications and their backend systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Be a mentor and coach, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and high-performing, self-managed teams.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment, operation and maintenance.

Currently we use the following:

• React Native, TypeScript, JavaScript, MySQL.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS).

We’re looking for smart people, rather than engineers that can use this tool or that language. You’ll get the opportunity to influence the technology and methodologies we use, but the themes of our stack are:

• Microservices.
• Serverless.
• Cloud computing.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

We have various projects in flight, but some of the broad initiatives we have planned, and that you will be involved in include:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Initiatives.
• Enhancing the core Atheneum business and expert application.
• Executing Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) transformation.

We’re looking for exceptional Lead Software Engineers who excel in dynamic, fast-paced environments. At Atheneum, you'll be more than a technical expert; you'll be the de-facto go-to person on your team.

You evangelise software engineering excellence both within your team and the wider tech community. We’re talking open-source contribs, giving tech talks, attending meetups, giving department-wide brown bags, and leading excellence-driving initiatives within Atheneum. We’re looking for leaders to establish new standards in software engineering excellence.

As a seasoned engineer, you will be constantly re-learning your craft and building a robust set of principles. You understand that when times are hard, principles should be relied upon, not abandoned.

You care about code quality

Test Driven Development isn’t just a TLA - you believe in it, you do it yourself in your personal projects, and not because it looks good on a CV - you can demonstrate why it’s important!

If you come to meet us, we’re going to ask you about things like CQS, encapsulation, SOLID, outside-in-TDD, triangulation, verification, characterisation tests, pairing, devil’s advocate, ping-pong, Gollum-style, red-green-refactor… If you’re genuinely excited right now, then so are we!

You thrive on delivery

While quality is essential, you understand that flawless code that never gets to production has zero value. You know when to be pragmatic and value shipping early and often. You have the discipline to revisit imperfect products only when it is appropriate to do so, and you’ll be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to help make that happen.

We’re a product-led agile organisation, delivering value early and often, and you should be comfortable working this way, too. You know how to work collaboratively and iteratively to incrementally improve the features and functionality of the product with each release. There are no big bangs here!

If you’re passionate about exceptional code and thrive in an environment that values quality outcomes and continuous improvement, then we're eager to meet you!

• Provide strong technical leadership and coaching to your team and the department.
• Work in an agile software engineering environment to deliver awesome features that will delight our customers.
• Write software in an iterative environment using continuous integration and continuous delivery.
• Work in a collaborative environment to design, prove, document, engineer, test, deploy, scale and operate software.
• Contribute technically to ensure design feasibility; approach; usability; architecture; code quality; testability; scalability; and performance, with a focus on mobile app development.
• Suggest appropriate technologies, techniques and standards to help deliver our goals.
• Participate in scrum ceremonies to help provide visibility and accountability towards delivery of projects you’re working on.
• Pair with other team members.
• Support and developing other software engineers by providing advice, coaching, mentoring and educational opportunities.
• Work to help ensure homogeneous code contributions from everyone on your team.
• Work with a geographically distributed software engineering team.
• Assist with driving the adoption of good practices across the department.
• Update job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and technologies; participating in educational opportunities; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organisations.

• Leading a mobile app software engineering team.
• Expertise in iOS and Android app development, including Swift, Kotlin, and/or React Native.
• Software engineering fundamentals: Writing tested, maintainable code; Software testing; Test-driven development; SOLID principles.
• Delivering complex mobile app projects across multiple platforms.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to resolve conflict and coach others.
• Working with DORA metrics and other team performance indicators.
• Communicating technical concepts with the ability to influence decision-making at all levels.
• Experience integrating mobile apps with backend services and APIs.
• Adapting to evolving technologies and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with mobile app deployment processes and app store guidelines.
• Designing and building metrics that provide insights into how users interact with mobile apps.
• Advanced proficiency in English.

You will be practised in the software development lifecycle:

• Backlog refinement.
• Estimation.
• Implementation.
• Testing.
• CI/CD.
• DevOps.
• Release.
• Operating / monitoring.
• Rolling back.
• Support

We understand that sometimes, you might hesitate to apply for a role if you don't check every box. However, we're seeking individuals who are passionate, eager to learn, and ready to contribute their unique strengths. If the role excites you and you meet some, but not all, of the criteria—apply anyway!

Join us in creating an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard, every idea is respected, and everyone can reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in tech. We know that a diverse team makes us stronger.

Atheneum benefits you will enjoy

You’ll get to work as part of a global and fast-paced digital organisation. On top of that, we offer:

• Flexible working.
• Comprehensive training, including classroom sessions, workshops, and certifications.
• Complementary health insurance upon indefinite contract.
• Additional vacation days based on tenure with the company.
• Atheneum Club discounts.
• Participation in the Internal SWAP Program with our global offices.
• Life Insurance.
• Fuel allowance
• EOBI (Employee Old Age Benefit Insurance)
• Provident Fund
• Internal SWAP program
• Training and mentorship program
• Company sponsored team events

At Atheneum, we are on a mission to unlock the power of knowledge and connect leading companies to the world's top professionals. Our work is driven by the belief that the insights of experts can help our clients make better business decisions, and better understand the challenges and opportunities of the future.

We are passionate about building a community of engaged experts who can share their knowledge and inspire businesses to achieve their goals. Join us in building the future of knowledge and making a positive impact on the world.

Find out more at https://www.atheneum.ai/

Apply now, and let's build something amazing together!