Lead Mobile Developer

Paxful is the world’s largest people-powered marketplace, connecting over 14 million users across 140+ countries to move, save, and store money - even without a bank account. Founded in 2015 and based in the United States, Paxful offers safe, fast, and reliable access to the global economy through cryptocurrencies bought and sold on a borderless peer-to-peer payment network. With over 500 payment methods for accessing Bitcoin, USDT, and other popular digital and local currencies, Paxful is building a financial system allowing all users to participate in the digital economy.

The Lead Mobile Developer is responsible for driving the design, development, and delivery of Paxful’s mobile applications on iOS and Android platforms. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise, a passion for mobile development, and a proven ability to manage and mentor a high-performing team. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, backend, and QA, to ensure Paxful’s mobile apps deliver seamless and innovative user experiences while maintaining scalability, security, and performance.

What will you do:

• Lead the development and enhancement of Paxful’s iOS and Android mobile applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver user-centric features that align with the company roadmap.
• Oversee code quality and enforce best practices in architecture, design, and performance optimization.
• Mentor and guide mobile developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Ensure mobile apps integrate seamlessly with backend services and APIs.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and frameworks to improve development efficiency.
• Conduct regular code reviews, testing, and performance monitoring to maintain high app reliability.
• Architect scalable and maintainable solutions for both Android and iOS platforms.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring mobile app stability and performance.
• Work with QA to develop and execute automated test strategies for mobile applications.
• Ensure adherence to CI/CD practices for seamless delivery of app updates.
• Support cross-functional initiatives, such as blockchain integration, self-custody wallet development, and API enhancements.

Who you are:

• A hands-on leader who is passionate about mobile technology and thrives in fast-paced environments.
• A collaborative problem solver with a focus on delivering exceptional user experiences.
• An advocate for clean code, modular design, and continuous learning.
• Excited to contribute to the growth of Paxful’s mobile ecosystem.

Requirements

What we are looking for:

• 7+ years of experience in mobile application development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in developing native applications for iOS (Swift, Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin, Java).
• Proven experience with mobile architecture and design patterns.
• Knowledge of MVVM, MVP, or Clean Architecture.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines for mobile apps.
• Experience with tools like GitLab CI, Fastlane, and TestFlight.
• Experience integrating mobile apps with backend APIs.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and third-party SDKs.
• Proficiency in performance profiling and debugging tools.
• Familiarity with tools like Xcode Instruments and Android Studio Profiler.

Recommended Skills:

• Familiarity with cross-platform frameworks (e.g., Flutter, React Native) is a plus.
• Experience with blockchain or cryptocurrency-related mobile integrations.
• Knowledge of mobile app security best practices.
• Contributions to open-source mobile projects or technical communities.

Benefits

We encourage a remote-first approach for geographically distributed teams, being open to skilled professionals from around the world. Beyond that, we are committed to transparency, openness, and supporting each other to build great things together.

You can expect:

• Competitive salary
• Fully remote work environment
• Flexible working hours with a 4-hour overlap in Eastern Time (EST)
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies on impactful projects
• Collaborative, innovative, and supportive work culture
• Opportunity to mentor and lead a team of talented engineers
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Notes

We are a fully remotely distributed team. However, we are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for employment.

Due to legal restrictions, we are unable to hire individuals residing in countries currently under international sanctions.

Upon submitting your application, you consent to receive future communications. The communication will depend on the alignment of your qualifications with this position. Only eligible candidates will receive correspondence.

Interested in Paxful but don't think this role is the best fit for you? View our other positions: https://paxful-crypto.workable.com

Base compensation is dependent on the candidate's residence.

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To recruitment agencies and outsourcing entities: Paxful maintains a strict policy of not accepting third-party applications from recruitment agencies or individual recruiters. Furthermore, any collaboration with outsourcing partners remains outside of our strategic planning.