Director of Software Engineering, Mobile - Military veterans preferred

Position Title: Director of Software Engineering, Mobile

Requisition ID: R100747

Location: Dallas, TX

Full/Part-Time: Full time

About Us:

Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data-based solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions.

Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

Our Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

As the Director, Software Engineering (Mobile), you will lead a team of talented engineers in the design, development, and maintenance of our mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality, user-friendly apps that enhance the sports fan experience. You will help drive the overall development strategy and processes, technology choices and 3rd party integration solutions. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mobile app development, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for sports technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage one or more teams of mobile app engineers to deliver high-quality applications.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize features and enhancements.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Establish and enforce best practices and coding standards within the development team.
• Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Identify and resolve technical challenges and roadblocks.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our apps remain at the forefront of innovation.
• Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven 8+ years of experience in mobile app development for iOS and Android platforms. At least 5 years of experience managing mobile teams.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Swift, Kotlin, and Java.
• Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, third-party libraries, and APIs.
• Knowledge of cloud messaging APIs and push notifications.
• Proficiency with code versioning tools such as Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing and mentoring a team of engineers.
• Familiarity with cross-platform development frameworks such as React Native or Flutter.
• Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
• Experience with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality mobile applications on time.

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability. Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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