Lead Flutter Developer - AI startup

Company Description
Founding Teams is an AI powered pre-accelerator & Talent platform. We are supporting the next generation of AI startup founders with the resources they need including engineering, product, sales, marketing and operations staff to create and launch their product.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for next generation AI tech startups and working with great global startup talent.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Flutter Engineer to spearhead the development of mobile applications across Android and iOS platforms. As a technical leader, you will design scalable mobile architectures, guide a team of developers, ensure best coding practices, and drive the adoption of modern tools and technologies. You will be instrumental in delivering high-quality, high-performance, and user-friendly apps.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the development of Flutter-based applications from concept to deployment.
Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable mobile architectures.
Mentor and manage a team of Flutter developers, conducting code reviews and enforcing best practices.
Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend engineers to define app requirements and functionalities.
Evaluate and implement third-party SDKs, APIs, and Flutter packages as needed.
Set up CI/CD pipelines for mobile app deployment.
Continuously optimize performance and refactor codebases for speed and efficiency.
Keep up with new trends and innovations in mobile development, Flutter, and Dart.
Manage release cycles and work closely with QA to ensure bug-free releases.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
5+ years of professional experience in mobile development, with 3+ years focused on Flutter.
Proficiency in Dart programming language.
Deep understanding of State Management solutions like Provider, Riverpod, Bloc, Cubit, GetX.
Expertise with Flutter SDK, Custom Widgets, and Animations.
Solid understanding of REST APIs, GraphQL, and integration techniques.
Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, and SOLID principles.
Experience with native Android (Kotlin/Java) or iOS (Swift/Objective-C) is a plus.
Familiarity with Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Push Notifications, Analytics).
Experience with CI/CD tools: Bitrise, GitHub Actions, Codemagic, Fastlane.
Version control experience with Git (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
Familiarity with mobile performance tuning and optimization tools.
Understanding of app deployment processes to Google Play Store and Apple App Store.

Work arrangement
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