Engineering Manager, Mobile Apps

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Technical Oversight
• Lead, mentor, and develop mobile engineering teams delivering applications primarily in React Native.
• Drive day-to-day engineering execution across multiple Agile teams, ensuring high-quality design, implementation, and delivery.
• Promote strong engineering practices, including clean architecture, modular design, automation, secure coding, and code quality standards.
• Mobile Platform Delivery & Device Optimization
• Oversee the delivery and optimization of mobile applications across: Honeywell rugged handhelds (e.g., CT40, CT60, EDA series) iOS and Android smartphones Tablets supporting operational workflows
• Honeywell rugged handhelds (e.g., CT40, CT60, EDA series)
• iOS and Android smartphones
• Tablets supporting operational workflows
• Ensure applications are optimized for performance, offline functionality, barcode scanning, RFID, and other rugged device capabilities.
• Lead improvements to deployment processes, including OTA updates, version control, compliance, and large-scale device fleet management.
• Vendor Partnership & Third-Party Application Management
• Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for third-party mobile vendors.
• Coordinate deployment, testing, configuration, certification, and lifecycle management of vendor-provided applications on enterprise devices.
• Validate technical compatibility, performance, and security of vendor solutions prior to rollout.
• Manage shared technical roadmaps, SLAs, and issue resolution with vendor engineering teams.
• Oversee enterprise mobile app onboarding, including packaging, MDM/EMM deployment, and update strategies.
• Architecture, Integrations & Technical Governance
• Partner closely with Solution Architects to design and maintain secure, scalable, and maintainable mobile architectures.
• Guide engineering teams on integrations with enterprise systems, including: Scheduling systems (e.g., UKG) HR platforms Reservation and Order Management Systems CRM and pricing engines Event messaging and notification platforms POS systems
• Scheduling systems (e.g., UKG)
• HR platforms
• Reservation and Order Management Systems
• CRM and pricing engines
• Event messaging and notification platforms
• POS systems
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, integration patterns, and governance guidelines.
• Agile Delivery & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with Product Managers to translate business needs into technical plans and executable engineering work.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to deliver intuitive, device-optimized mobile experiences.
• Lead technical grooming, backlog refinement, sprint planning, milestone tracking, and release coordination.
• Work closely with QA to define and execute comprehensive testing strategies across devices, platforms, and environments.
• Quality, Security & Continuous Improvement
• Maintain high engineering standards through code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and device-level validation.
• Ensure all mobile releases meet security, compliance, and performance requirements.
• Continuously improve engineering processes, deployment practices, and device management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education and/or Experience:
• 8+ years of mobile engineering experience, including significant hands-on React Native development.
• 3+ years of experience leading or managing engineering teams delivering enterprise mobile solutions.
• Proven experience deploying applications across Honeywell rugged devices, tablets, and mixed mobile environments.
• Strong background in MDM/EMM solutions, fleet deployment strategies, and device lifecycle management.
• Experience partnering with third-party vendors for mobile application integration, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Deep understanding of barcode scanning APIs, hardware integrations, offline-first architectures, and network reliability.
• Experience working with APIs, microservices, cloud platforms (Azure preferred), and CMS platforms (e.g., Strapi, AEM).
• Comfort operating in Agile/Scrum environments using tools such as Jira, Confluence, GitHub, and Figma.
• Strong communication, organizational, and prioritization skills in fast-paced environments.
• Additional knowledge and skills:
• Experience in aviation, hospitality, transportation, logistics, or other operationally complex industries.
• Knowledge of rugged device peripherals and field hardware integrations.
• Exposure to AI/ML-enabled mobile features (e.g., predictive analytics, operational insights).
• Relevant engineering, cloud, or Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe, AWS/Azure).
• Experience with mobile observability and analytics tools such as App Center, Firebase, or Datadog.

Company

Our Benefits

• Medical/prescription drug, dental, and vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft and Legal Services
• Paid time off
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Perks