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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Mobile Developer - **Company:** Kura Ltd. - **Location:** Belfast, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Flutter, Apple IOS, Mobile Application Development, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Custom Software, Software Design Patterns, Model View ViewModel, Software Engineering, Xamarin, Backend, Kotlin, Information Technology, Dart - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815160286-lead-mobile-developer ## About the Role * A mobile whiz with deep routed experience in mobile app development, with knowledge of both Android and iOS ecosystems. * Proven experience building and deploying cross-platform apps - ideally with Flutter, and familiarity with Xamarin a strong plus. * Hands-on expertise in Dart, Kotlin/Swift, and modern mobile design patterns (e.g. MVVM, Bloc, Riverpod, or similar). * Strong architectural design skills - experience defining app structure, state management, and API integration patterns. * Experience leading or mentoring engineers, setting technical direction, and collaborating with stakeholders. * A passion for building impactful, user-centric products ## Description Kura Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom This range is provided by Kura. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with your recruiter to learn more. Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland (1 day per week in office) Salary: Starting from £70,000 + Kura is delighted to be recruiting for a sustainability-focused technology company on a mission to make it easier for businesses and consumers to make environmentally responsible choices. We're delighted to expand our Belfast Software Lab as we build a new, awesome mobile team to take our digital experience to the next level. Job: Lead Mobile Developer We're looking for an experienced Lead Mobile Developer to play a key role in shaping the direction of our mobile platform. You'll lead the technical strategy and delivery of a major app redesign, transitioning from our existing Xamarin-based applications to a modern Flutter-powered architecture. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll guide the rebuild from the ground up, define best practices for cross-platform development, and mentor a small but growing team of mobile engineers. Your role will entail: * Lead the mobile technology strategy, architecture, and implementation for the company's next-generation apps. * Drive the migration from Xamarin to Flutter, ensuring smooth transition and performance parity across Android and iOS. * Collaborate with Product, Design, and Backend teams to define roadmap priorities and deliver scalable, sustainable solutions. * Establish engineering standards, code quality processes, and CI/CD practices for mobile. * Hire, mentor, and grow a talented team of mobile engineers in Belfast. * Stay ahead of emerging frameworks, SDKs, and cross-platform trends - ensuring the mobile stack remains modern, efficient, and secure. * Champion accessibility, sustainability, and user impact in all mobile experiences. What we're seeking? * A mobile whiz with deep routed experience in mobile app development, with knowledge of both Android and iOS ecosystems. * Proven experience building and deploying cross-platform apps - ideally with Flutter, and familiarity with Xamarin a strong plus. * Hands-on expertise in Dart, Kotlin/Swift, and modern mobile design patterns (e.g. MVVM, Bloc, Riverpod, or similar). * Strong architectural design skills - experience defining app structure, state management, and API integration patterns. * Experience leading or mentoring engineers, setting technical direction, and collaborating with stakeholders. * A passion for building impactful, user-centric products Why Join * Be part of a purpose-led company using technology to create measurable environmental impact. * Shape the future of the company's mobile platform from its early stages. * Build and lead a new mobile engineering hub in Belfast. * Competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and the opportunity to make a real difference. 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