Sr. Director of Engineering, Mobile (iOS & Android)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description:
On behalf of our client Affinity is seeking a Sr. Director of Engineering, Mobile to lead native iOS and Android development teams. This role is pivotal to transforming a mobile engineering organization and delivering a modern, high-performing mobile experience that delights our customers. You will assess and evolve their technology, people, and processes to build world-class native apps that are scalable, elegant, and deeply customer-centric.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire iOS and Android teams, setting a high bar for technical excellence, innovation, and delivery.
- Drive organizational transformation by optimizing structure, process, and talent to support rapid growth and agility.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance.
- Provide deep technical oversight across the native mobile stack (Swift, Kotlin/Java), ensuring sound architecture, code quality, and best practices.
- Evaluate and evolve existing mobile architecture and development practices to improve scalability, performance, and developer velocity.
- Champion engineering excellence, CI/CD, test automation, and modern DevOps practices in mobile.
- Partner closely with Product, UX, Data, and cross-functional Engineering peers to deliver customer-obsessed mobile experiences.
- Translate business goals into a clear technical roadmap and execution strategy.
- Represent mobile engineering in strategic planning and company-wide initiatives.
- Attract, retain, and grow top mobile talent.
- Mentor and develop engineering managers and tech leads into strong leaders.
- Drive inclusion, engagement, and team health across distributed teams.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ years in mobile development and 3+ years in senior leadership roles.
- Proven track record of leading high-performing native mobile teams delivering complex, customer-facing apps at scale.
- Deep technical expertise in Swift, Kotlin, Android/iOS SDKs, and architectural patterns like TCA, MVVM, VIPER, or Clean Architecture.
- Experience leading organizational change and modernizing legacy teams or codebases.
- Strong business acumen and a passion for delivering measurable customer value.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- A curious, growth-oriented mindset with a bias for action.
- Experience in mobile analytics, A/B testing, or growth experiments.
- Previous work in consumer tech, retail, or e-commerce.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards, internationalization, and mobile performance tooling
Affinity Earn:
Know someone who’s great for this, or any of our open roles? Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Learn about our referral program at https://affinity-group.ca/earn/ or browse our jobs & follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity-staffing/jobs/
About Affinity:
Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca
Job Number: 12436
About Affinity
Welcome to Affinity Group — your trusted partner in business and technology consulting. As a carbon-neutral company certified by ClimatePartner and recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, we are dedicated to delivering an unrivalled experience for our employees, consultants, and clients.
Professional Excellence Across Disciplines:
- Cyber Security Solutions: Protecting your operations with cutting-edge security measures.
- Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Transforming data into strategic insights.
- Digital Transformation: Pioneering digital innovations to future-proof your business.
- Enterprise Applications: Streamlining business processes through advanced software solutions.
- Project Management: Delivering projects with precision and efficiency.
- Technology Strategy & Architecture: Crafting robust IT frameworks to support scalable growth.
Delivering Tailored Solutions: We provide flexible, bespoke solutions designed to meet the specific demands of your business, driving your success forward with precision and innovation.
Global Reach with Affinity International: Expand your capabilities with our international talent solutions. Discover how we bring global expertise to your local and international projects at affinity-group.ca/international-companies.
Empowering Our Consultants: We are committed to facilitating professional growth and success. Explore a wide array of job opportunities through our referral program, AffinityEARN. Find your next challenge on our jobs page at affinity-group.ca/jobs or LinkedIn.
Ready to Enhance Your Business? Contact us today to discuss how we can support your goals. Email us at Sales@affinity-group.ca for inquiries and solutions tailored to your needs.
Join the innovative and supportive environment at Affinity Group, where we transform challenges into opportunities and individual potential into achievements. Discover more about how we can collaborate on our website below!
Sr. Director of Engineering, Mobile (iOS & Android)
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description:
On behalf of our client Affinity is seeking a Sr. Director of Engineering, Mobile to lead native iOS and Android development teams. This role is pivotal to transforming a mobile engineering organization and delivering a modern, high-performing mobile experience that delights our customers. You will assess and evolve their technology, people, and processes to build world-class native apps that are scalable, elegant, and deeply customer-centric.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and inspire iOS and Android teams, setting a high bar for technical excellence, innovation, and delivery.
- Drive organizational transformation by optimizing structure, process, and talent to support rapid growth and agility.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance.
- Provide deep technical oversight across the native mobile stack (Swift, Kotlin/Java), ensuring sound architecture, code quality, and best practices.
- Evaluate and evolve existing mobile architecture and development practices to improve scalability, performance, and developer velocity.
- Champion engineering excellence, CI/CD, test automation, and modern DevOps practices in mobile.
- Partner closely with Product, UX, Data, and cross-functional Engineering peers to deliver customer-obsessed mobile experiences.
- Translate business goals into a clear technical roadmap and execution strategy.
- Represent mobile engineering in strategic planning and company-wide initiatives.
- Attract, retain, and grow top mobile talent.
- Mentor and develop engineering managers and tech leads into strong leaders.
- Drive inclusion, engagement, and team health across distributed teams.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ years in mobile development and 3+ years in senior leadership roles.
- Proven track record of leading high-performing native mobile teams delivering complex, customer-facing apps at scale.
- Deep technical expertise in Swift, Kotlin, Android/iOS SDKs, and architectural patterns like TCA, MVVM, VIPER, or Clean Architecture.
- Experience leading organizational change and modernizing legacy teams or codebases.
- Strong business acumen and a passion for delivering measurable customer value.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience influencing executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- A curious, growth-oriented mindset with a bias for action.
- Experience in mobile analytics, A/B testing, or growth experiments.
- Previous work in consumer tech, retail, or e-commerce.
- Familiarity with accessibility standards, internationalization, and mobile performance tooling
Affinity Earn:
Know someone who’s great for this, or any of our open roles? Earn up to $4,000/year for each successful referral through Affinity Earn. You can also earn up to $50,000 for helping us find new clients. Learn about our referral program at https://affinity-group.ca/earn/ or browse our jobs & follow us at https://www.linkedin.com/company/affinity-staffing/jobs/
About Affinity:
Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca
Job Number: 12436
About Affinity
Welcome to Affinity Group — your trusted partner in business and technology consulting. As a carbon-neutral company certified by ClimatePartner and recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, we are dedicated to delivering an unrivalled experience for our employees, consultants, and clients.
Professional Excellence Across Disciplines:
- Cyber Security Solutions: Protecting your operations with cutting-edge security measures.
- Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: Transforming data into strategic insights.
- Digital Transformation: Pioneering digital innovations to future-proof your business.
- Enterprise Applications: Streamlining business processes through advanced software solutions.
- Project Management: Delivering projects with precision and efficiency.
- Technology Strategy & Architecture: Crafting robust IT frameworks to support scalable growth.
Delivering Tailored Solutions: We provide flexible, bespoke solutions designed to meet the specific demands of your business, driving your success forward with precision and innovation.
Global Reach with Affinity International: Expand your capabilities with our international talent solutions. Discover how we bring global expertise to your local and international projects at affinity-group.ca/international-companies.
Empowering Our Consultants: We are committed to facilitating professional growth and success. Explore a wide array of job opportunities through our referral program, AffinityEARN. Find your next challenge on our jobs page at affinity-group.ca/jobs or LinkedIn.
Ready to Enhance Your Business? Contact us today to discuss how we can support your goals. Email us at Sales@affinity-group.ca for inquiries and solutions tailored to your needs.
Join the innovative and supportive environment at Affinity Group, where we transform challenges into opportunities and individual potential into achievements. Discover more about how we can collaborate on our website below!