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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mobile Team Tech Lead - **Company:** Openlink - **Location:** Birmingham, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Android Software Development, App Store (IOS), Biometrics, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Programming Tools, Fraud Prevention and Detection, Mobile Application Software, Software Architecture, Microsoft Copilot, Software Construction, Software Systems, Systems Integration, Uikit, Swiftui, Claude Code, Concurrency, Kotlin, Information Technology, Jetpack Compose, Claude, Restful APIs - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ion/ef7b0557-2cd0-422d-9d5b-b3083eda3fb1/apply ## About the Role * 10-12+ years of experience designing and building complex, commercial-grade software systems, with 4+ years leading Agile teams * Proficiency in Swift and experience with native iOS development tools such as SwiftUI, UIKit, SwiftData, Swift Concurrency (async/await) * Experience in consumer banking including account management and onboarding. * Familiarity with integrating RESTful APIs and third-party libraries * Experience with agile development methodologies * Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for mobile applications * Understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices to create intuitive and engaging user experiences * Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical stakeholders., * Exposure or hands-on experience with native Android development with Kotlin using tools like Jetpack Compose, Kotlin Coroutines, MVI * Experience in fraud management/KYC/AML and regulatory reporting * Experience using on device biometrics for authentication * A strong portfolio of released applications on the App Store * Experience with AppConfig community standards and enterprise app distribution * College degree in Computer Science or related field of study or equivalent experience * Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, Claude Code, Copilot) to improve team velocity and code quality, and help the team adopt them responsibly ## Description As a Mobile Team Tech Lead at Lab49 you are a true project leader. You own the technical direction and delivery of client engagements while multiplying the effectiveness of the engineers around you. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will design systems, write code when it matters most, guide architectural decisions, and ensure the team delivers high-quality outcomes even when you are not directly contributing code. You will work closely with client stakeholders, designers, product partners, and Lab49 leadership to ensure solutions are technically sound, aligned with business objectives, and delivered with excellence., * Design, implement, deliver, and test innovative iOS and Android applications while understanding our products from both a technical and product perspective in the context of our client's business. * Actively contribute to the adoption of strong software architecture, engineering best practices, and new technologies. We are always improving the process of building software; we'll need your help to do that. * Bring a passion to stay on top of tech trends. * Experiment with and learn new technologies., * Your teams consistently deliver high-quality software that meets user and client objectives. * Engineers around you become more autonomous, capable, and effective because of your leadership. * Clients trust your judgment and rely on you for technical direction and clarity. * You demonstrate strong ownership of outcomes, proactively addressing risks before they become issues. * You can step away from day-to-day coding when needed without compromising delivery quality or team performance. ## Related Videos - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Claude, MCP and n8n, or: How to Automate Your Day with AI-powered Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2043-claude-mcp-and-n8n-or-how-to-automate-your-day-with-ai-powered-workflows) - [SwiftUI In Production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/134-swiftui-in-production) - [Agentic employees in world's most downloaded FinTech app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100123-agentic-employees-in-world-s-most-downloaded-fintech-app) - [Mobile at a Crossroads: The Declarative UI App Revolution](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/207-mobile-at-a-crossroads-the-declarative-ui-app-revolution) - [Why Kotlin is the better Java and how you can start using it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/661-why-kotlin-is-the-better-java-and-how-you-can-start-using-it) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Cross Platform Mobile Development Frameworks to Use in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/404-cross-platform-mobile-development-frameworks-to-use-in-2025) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [A Guide to Choosing the Right Tools for App Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/391-a-guide-to-choosing-the-right-tools-for-app-developers) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix)