Senior Manager - Software Engineering (Mobile)

4 Months ago • 5-7 Years • Mobile Development

Job Summary

Job Description

As the Senior Engineering Manager for the Mobile software engineering team, you will be responsible for guiding the team in achieving functional expertise and delivering high-quality services for our mobile, web, and third-party integrations. Responsibilities include supporting the hiring and management of the mobile frontend applications technology software engineering team, implementing software engineering practices for higher code quality, developing training programs, championing DevOps, and driving professional development. You will define quality and testing standards, support product managers, source technical talent, and develop resourcing forecasts. Furthermore, you will define skillsets, build community, and lead efforts to drive continuous improvement in delivery speed, quality, value, and applied innovation. The role involves close collaboration with Technical Leads, MCX, and Architecture teams, contributing to the overall digital transformation within the company. The goal is to improve customer, crew, and employee experience each and every day.
Must have:
  • 5+ years leading software engineering teams
  • Experience in mobile application development for Android and iOS
  • Expertise in Java, Kotlin or Swift
  • English proficiency required
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
Good to have:
  • Experience with cross-platform development frameworks
  • Knowledge of mobile architecture patterns
  • Experience in optimizing mobile applications
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools

Job Details

Company Description

McDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, encompasses all aspects of our business as the leading global omni-channel restaurant brand. As the consumer landscape shifts we are using our competitive advantages to further strengthen our brand. One of our core growth strategies is to Double Down on the 3Ds (Delivery, Digital and Drive Thru). McDonald’s will accelerate technology innovation so 65M+ customers a day will experience a fast, easy experience, whether at one of our 25,000 and growing Drive Thrus, through McDelivery, dine-in or takeaway. 

McDonald’s Global Technology is here to power tomorrow’s feel-good moments.  

That’s why you’ll find us at the forefront of transformative technology, exploring new and innovative ways to serve our millions of customers and spread happiness one delicious Hot Fudge Sundae-dipped fry at a time. Using AI, robotics and emerging tech, we’re digitizing the Golden Arches. Combine that with our unparalleled global scale, and we’re reshaping all areas of the business, industry and every community that is home to a McDonald’s restaurant. We face complex tech challenges every day. But that’s where our diverse and talented teams come in. They’re made up of the best and brightest from all over the globe, and they thrive in the space where feel-good meets fast-paced.  

We’re recruiting engineers to join our Global Technology team in Mexico City as we open our McDonald’s Capability Center (MCC). Our Mexico City MCC will be a hub for technology innovation and operational support to help us build the solutions that will improve our customer, crew and employee experience each and every day. 

Check out the McDonald’s  Global Technology Technical Blog to learn how technology and our global team are directly enabling the Accelerating the Arches strategy. 

Job Description

The Commercial Product & Platform vision develops global technology products and platforms that delight our customers and enable our crews to operate our restaurants reliably and effectively. Senior Engineering Manager reports to Director of Engineering. As the leader of our Mobile software engineering team, you will be responsible for guiding the team in achieving functional expertise and delivering high-quality services for our mobile, web, and third-party integrations. This is an exciting opportunity for you to play a critical role in transforming our global mobile application (GMA), working closely with our Technical Leads, MCX, and Architecture teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support the hiring and management of our mobile frontend applications technology software engineering team, being a critical participant in their career growth.
  • Provide the team with a roadmap in implementing software engineering practices for higher code quality.
  • Develop comprehensive plans and technical training programs to support the engineering team's daily success, helping them become better software developers and prepare for bigger challenges.
  • Be a practitioner and evangelist of DevOps, Test and Learn cultures.
  • Drive professional development through technology, skill sets and tools to foster professional growth among our software engineers, resulting in improved productivity and high-quality outputs.
  • Drive individual performance evaluations by defining standards and conducting assessment, as well as gathering feedback from Tech Leads and other stakeholders.
  • Define quality and testing standards (e.g., attributes of well written code, test frameworks to use, measures of quality, etc.).
  • Support Product Managers, Tech Leads and Senior Tech Leads in sourcing the right technical talent for squads and matching skill needs with capacity.
  • Develop resourcing forecasts for software engineers assigned to digital frontend technology projects.
  • Define skillsets and identify libraries, tooling and frameworks that improve engineering productivity.
  • Build community and knowledge sharing opportunities within the different engineering chapters.
  • Lead efforts to drive continuous improvement in delivery speed, quality, value and applied innovation.

Qualifications

  • Willingness and ability to live the McDonald’s values every day: Serve, Inclusion, Integrity, Community, and Family.
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent combination of technical education and work experience.
  • English proficiency required
  • Proven track record of leading and managing software engineering teams for over 5 years, with a focus on mobile applications and Agile development processes.
  • Extensive experience in mobile application development for Android and iOS, with 7+ years of expertise in Java, Kotlin or Swift.
  • Desirable Experience with cross-platform development frameworks such as React Native or Flutter.
  • Proficiency in Mobile Architecture Patterns: Demonstrated knowledge and experience with common mobile architecture patterns such as MVC, MVP, MVVM, and VIPER, and familiarity with frameworks that implement these patterns (e.g., Jetpack Compose, SwiftUI etc.).
  • Experience in optimizing mobile applications for performance and scalability.
  • Understanding of mobile application security best practices and experience implementing secure coding standards.
  • Extensive experience with Git and GitHub, including proficiency in branching models, performing rollbacks, and cherry-picking commits in complex situations to ensure smooth and efficient version control.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools to streamline the development process.
  • Experience in partnering with non-technical stakeholders like product and program management teams.
  • Must be able to clearly articulate goals, expectations, and provide feedback to team members. Strong communications skills are required to build trust and foster collaboration within the chapter, as well as facilitate effective communications with stakeholders outside of the team.
  • Knowledge of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
  • Ability to navigate complex matrix organization structures.

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