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Lead Developer, Mobile Applications



Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Lead Developer, Mobile Applications to drive the design, development, and delivery of our suite of mobile and web applications used by agronomists, breeders, and growers in the field.

You will lead a cross-functional team and play a critical role in translating user needs into scalable, intuitive digital products.

This is a hands-on leadership role that blends technical expertise, product thinking, and team mentorship.

You will own the end-to-end development lifecycle — from field-user workflows and UX prototypes to deployment and iteration — ensuring our tools deliver real impact to agriculture professionals around the world.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead Engineering Efforts: Architect and build mobile applications (React Native / Flutter) used in-field by agronomists and researchers for data collection, photo tagging, and offline sync.

  • Product Ownership: Collaborate with product, design, and agronomy teams to define roadmap priorities and feature specifications.

  • User-Centered Design: Conduct user interviews and field tests to understand agronomist workflows; iterate with Figma wireframes and user feedback loops.

  • Team Leadership: Mentor junior developers, UI / UX Interns, manage sprint cycles, and enforce coding standards and agile practices.

  • Data & API Integration: Integrate mobile apps with backend systems including geospatial data, plant phenotyping records, and operational dashboards.

  • Quality & Deployment: Own release cycles, CI/CD setup, and ensure application stability across devices and field conditions (offline-first design).

  • Dashboard Development: Help shape and build an admin UI/dashboard used for managing field teams, assigning tasks, and visualizing agronomic insights.

Requirements

  • University degree in Computer Science with specialization in UI/UX, front end development preferred.

    Master’s a plus.

  • 4-8 years of experience in full-stack or mobile app development (React Native, Flutter, or similar frameworks).

  • Proven experience designing intuitive UIs and workflows (Figma, user research, usability testing).

  • Strong understanding of offline-first app design and mobile sync patterns.

  • Experience working with REST APIs, cloud infrastructure (e.g., Firebase, AWS), and geospatial data preferred.

  • Prior team leadership or tech lead experience preferred.

  • Background in ag-tech,field research, or life sciences domains preferred.

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