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Job Title: Senior App Developer
Location: Remote/Hybrid
Type: Full-time
About the Role:
We're seeking an experienced Senior App Developer to lead the development of innovative mobile and web applications. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership responsibilities, including architecture design, code review, and mentoring junior developers. The ideal candidate will drive technical excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and architecture of complex mobile and web applications
- Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the development team
- Design and implement scalable, maintainable code following best practices
- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements
- Review code and provide constructive feedback to team members
- Troubleshoot and debug critical production issues
- Research and evaluate new technologies to improve development processes
- Lead technical design discussions and architecture planning sessions
Perks:
- Competitive salary with annual bonus potential
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible remote work options
- Professional development and certification allowance
- Stock options/equity participation
Senior App Developer Responsibilities
Hiring a senior app developer? Here's what you can expect them to handle:
- Design and implement complex application architectures
- Lead technical planning and estimation for major features
- Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews
- Optimize application performance and scalability
- Implement security best practices and data protection measures
- Collaborate with product and design teams on technical solutions
- Manage deployment processes and CI/CD pipelines
- Drive adoption of new technologies and development practices
Qualifications to Be a Senior App Developer
Here's what a solid candidate typically brings to the table:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field5+ years of professional software development experienceStrong expertise in mobile or web application developmentProven experience leading development teamsTrack record of delivering complex software projectsSenior App Developer Prerequisites
Before you even think of hiring, make sure your candidates have:
Experience with modern development frameworks and toolsStrong understanding of software architecture patternsKnowledge of cloud services and infrastructureExcellent problem-solving and debugging skillsStrong communication and leadership abilitiesSenior App Developer Hard Skills
The “must-haves” on every recruiter's checklist:
Programming Languages: Swift, Kotlin, JavaScript, TypeScriptMobile Development: iOS (UIKit, SwiftUI), Android (Jetpack Compose)Web Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, React/Angular/VueBackend Development: Node.js, Python, JavaDatabase Systems: SQL, NoSQL, RedisCloud Services: AWS, Google Cloud, AzureTesting: Unit Testing, Integration Testing, E2E TestingDevOps: CI/CD, Docker, KubernetesSenior App Developer Soft Skills
Tech skills get them in the door—soft skills help them stick around.
Technical Leadership and MentoringProject Planning and EstimationCross-functional Team CollaborationProblem-solving and Critical ThinkingCommunication and PresentationTime Management and PrioritizationConflict ResolutionAdaptability and Learning AgilitySenior App Developer Salary by Experience Level
Entry Level (0-2 Years)
$85k – $120k
Common Titles
Junior Senior App Developer, Associate Senior App Developer
Mid Level (2-5 Years)
$110k – $160k
Common Titles
Senior App Developer, Senior App Developer II
Senior Level (5+ Years)
$140k – $220k
Common Titles
Senior Senior App Developer, Lead Senior App Developer
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbout Senior App Developer Hiring
A Senior App Developer focuses more on hands-on development while providing technical guidance, whereas a Technical Lead primarily manages team direction and technical strategy with less direct coding.
Use whiteboard sessions focusing on real-world architecture challenges and ask candidates to explain their decision-making process for previous complex projects they've led.
For most organizations, strong mobile platform expertise is more crucial as it's harder to find and directly impacts product quality. Full-stack capabilities can be supplemented by specialized backend developers.
Watch for candidates who can't explain architectural decisions in previous projects, show resistance to code reviews, or lack experience mentoring junior developers.
While 5+ years is typical, focus on the quality of experience rather than quantity. Look for candidates who have led significant projects and can demonstrate strong technical decision-making abilities.
Tools and Programs Senior App Developer Use
Here's what their digital toolbox might look like:
IDEs
Xcode•Android Studio
Version Control
Git•GitHub
Project Management
Jira•Trello
CI/CD
Jenkins•CircleCI
Code Quality
SonarQube•ESLint
Monitoring
New Relic•Datadog
Design
Figma•Sketch
Documentation
Confluence•Notion
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