Manager of Mobile Engineering in Rosebery, Australia

About Hapana

Hapana is disrupting the market in leading a software solution in the fitness industry that helps gyms, fitness studios, and franchises unlock growth and efficiency. We have revolutionised the operations of multisite boutique businesses like F45, Gold’s Gym, BFT, STRONG Pilates, Vaura Pilates, KX Pilates, and more. Our all-in-one platform uses automated lead nurturing, captivating member experiences, multi-layered reporting, and advanced day-to-day operational controls to assist in growing member communities, expanding location footprints, and boosting revenue.

We’re committed to fostering growth for our teams and clients through innovation and teamwork. Our business prides itself on its fast growth and dynamic industry, so we require humans with a vision to work with our small but mighty team. As a global company, we rely on open communication and people speaking up. Bring ideas, passion, and creativity to the role, and you’ll fit right in.

Job Summary

We are recruiting for an innovative Manager of Mobile Engineering to spearhead our mobile app development team and serve as a solutions architect. This role blends technical leadership, strategic vision, and hands-on development expertise to deliver mobile solutions that excel in performance, scalability, and user experience. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in native mobile development for both iOS and Android, a proven track record in solution architecture, and a deep passion for crafting engaging, user-focused mobile experiences.

Collaborate with a dynamic, multi-faceted team to develop the next generation of Hapana fitness management software for multiple global regions. Design innovative mobile solutions for iOS and Android devices, define API requirements for REST and GraphQL, and lead team members across different time zones using the Scrum methodology to ensure seamless project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and grow a team of skilled iOS andAndroid developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

• Solution Architecture: Act as the principal architect for mobile features, defining and implementing best practices, technical roadmaps, and scalable,secure mobile solutions aligned with business goals.

• Project Oversight: Oversee the end-to-end mobile development lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, backend engineers, and stakeholders to align mobile app functionality with overall product strategy

• Technical Innovation: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, tools, and technologies to drive continuous improvement in mobile app design, architecture, and user experience

• White Labelling Excellence: Ensure that our mobile solutions support the customization and branding needs of diverse clients, offering a seamless and flexible approach to white labelling

• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain high standards of coding, testing, and code review to ensure optimal performance, security, and usability across all mobile applications

• Customer Engagement: Work with client teams to gather requirements, provide technical insights, and assist in integrating mobile solutions within their overall digital ecosystems

Qualifications & Requirements

• 8+ years of mobile development experience with a strong background in native iOS and Android app development.

• 4+ years in a leadership role, managing and mentoring development teams to success.

• Proven expertise in solution architecture, designing scalable and high-performing mobile solutions.

• Technical proficiency in Swift, UIKit, Kotlin, and Java, with a solid understanding of mobile app architecture patterns (e.g., MVC, MVVM).

• Extensive experience in REST and GraphQL API design and integration.

• Skilled in working with deployment platforms and familiar with mobile CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and app deployment processes.

• Strong knowledge of mobile security best practices, performance optimization, and app analytics.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience in the SaaS or fitness industry is highly desirable.

• Familiar with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and adept at collaborating with teams across multiple time zones.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a strong team-oriented mindset.

If you have the experience, happy to wear multiple hats we want to hear from you. We thank you in advance for taking the time to apply, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. No recruitment agencies please