Technology Principal – Mobile A custom development company, MentorMate is a design and software powerhouse with mature and established practices in Enterprise Web & Mobile Development, Technical Architecture, Human-Centered Design, Cloud & DevOps, Advanced-Data Мanagement & Analytics. We are looking to hire a Technology Principal with very strong technical skills, extensive practical experience, great leadership, and communication skills. The Technology Principal is recognized as an engineering authority in mobile software development expertise and acts as a consultant in terms of strategy, design, architecture, support, and any other activity in mobile software development. This role is part of the Mobile department’s leadership team and contributes to the success of the department in terms of project delivery, client satisfaction, team growth, internal processes, and culture. Your mission will be to extend the company’s knowledge in mobile software development, drive the vision of standards and quality, and plan how to achieve it both within the Mobile department and throughout the company. You will actively engage with clients as well as prospects by providing estimates and timeline and ensuring successful project delivery. As a top engineering employer, run by engineers, MentorMate provides challenging careers in a friendly, team-oriented environment. We value our employees and share our success through competitive pay, recognition, advancement opportunities, and a great working environment. Responsibilities Technical Provide guidance for the best practices and coding standards in mobile software development Recommend new technologies that can help increase the project quality Come up with creative approaches and solve hard tactical problems in both small and highly complex projects of large scope Take major architectural decisions People Provide strategic leadership to architects, engineers, and technology professionals advancing their use of technology Identify areas for improvement of team members and give constructive feedback Develop and lead innovative approaches that engage, inspire and influence other team members Create internal training plans and learning resources Be actively involved in the interview process for the mobile department Engage with new prospects and collaborate with the Solutions Architecture team Clients Build strong relationships with product owners, business leaders, other IT teams, and partners/vendors Evaluate the client’s needs, business logic, goals, time, and system limitations when developing software Consult and communicate strategic platform and architectures choices Negotiate complex or risky technical business issues Make decisions that impact the overall success of the client’s project and business Maintain a close relationship with key business stakeholders to ensure alignment on projects and new opportunities Requirements 10 years of experience in developing mobile applications A wide variety of experience as well as a deep understanding of mobile development frameworks and technologies - Android and iOS native development frameworks, React Native, Swift, Kotlin, Objective-C, Java, JavaScript Deep knowledge of the software architectures used in each mobile development platform Ability to document and visualize coding standards, good practices, approaches, architectures, process standards in the mobile development General understanding of hardware/software platforms including but not limited to operating systems, mobile devices, app distribution platforms, development frameworks, etc. Ability to lead, effectively prioritize, and execute tasks in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with complex software projects Superior problem-solving skills: able to quickly assess a situation and devise a solution before an issue turns into a problem Strong leadership skills and talent to inspire others Excellent people skills – a demonstrated ability to work with both technical and non-technical individuals, both in gathering information and communicating direction and status Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines and cultures Passion and self-motivation for ongoing continuous learning Excellent spoken and written English Posting Summary Job role Engineering & TechnologyMobile Experience Level Manager / Principal Employment Type Full - time Location SofiaPlovdivBulgaria RemoteVarnaVeliko TarnovoRuse Apply now Posting Summary Job role Engineering & TechnologyMobile Experience Level Manager / Principal Employment Type Full - time Location SofiaRemotePlovdivBulgaria RemoteBulgariaVarnaVeliko TarnovoRuse Apply now We offer Flexible Benefits Professional Growth Clear career path, meaningful projects, tech innovations. Regular Salary Raises Following the curve of your career path and performance. Work Where You Want Choose to work remotely, in-office, or a combination of the two. Upskilling Various trainings, knowledge sharing events, personal learning budget. Incentive Programs Rewards for referring employees, sharing knowledge, and more. Additional Insurance Attractive health and dental insurance packages. Extra Days Off The longer you work with us, the more paid leave you get. Transport & Leisure Partial coverage of transport costs, sports passes, takeaway food. Save for the Future Set a retirement plan or start an investment program. Teambuilding Enjoy team gatherings and communities of interest. Giving to Others Take part in various charity and volunteer activities. Mental Wellness Support with a counseling package if needed. Career Development Career Path We strive to provide everyone working at MentorMate with plenty of opportunities to further their career. In fact, we have an entire team dedicated to learning and development to do exactly that. To further aid in individual career growth, we developed the MentorMate Career Path to serve as a roadmap for the professional development of each team member. Moreover, it provides information about the technical and soft skill requirements for upskilling and taking the future steps of the individual professional journey within the company. The Career Path provides opportunities for people to determine their own goals based on how they want to grow and serves as a foundation and reference point for career discussions. It also cultivates a culture of proactiveness regarding personal career growth. Let’s Work Together Related job positions More opportunities in the Engineering & Technology team Windows System Administrator – Contractor Global Remote Contractor .NET Technical Lead – Contractor Global Remote Contractor .NET Technical Lead Bulgaria Bulgaria Remote Full - time