About ZOLEO:

ZOLEO® is an industry-leading provider of global safety and messaging services that’s changing how consumers stay connected when traveling beyond mobile coverage.  Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, organizations that work in remote areas, and people who live on the fringe or outside of wireless coverage, ZOLEO is the first consumer-focused solution that enables messaging and SOS emergency response services that works seamlessly across cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite networks, and is now available for sale in selected countries in North America, APAC and Europe. 

ZOLEO Inc. is a joint venture between two leaders in the mobile satellite space – Roadpost Inc. of Toronto, Canada and Beam Communications of Melbourne, Australia. We launched our flagship product (www.zoleo.com) in early 2020 and have met with early and rapid success, with a fast-growing subscriber base.  The ZOLEO product has built a reputation as an easy-to-use messaging and safety tool for people who travel into remote areas for recreation or business use. 


Summary:

The Sr. Mobile App Development Manager, is responsible for managing all aspects of the design, implementation, and support of the ZOLEO Mobile App.  Working with Product Management and an outsourced app development agency, you will drive the strategy, architecture, and execution for the ongoing development of our mobile app.  You will be part of a close knit, entrepreneurial, cooperative, and fast-paced team across the ZOLEO and JV partner organizations, helping to build upon our record of success and growth.


Key Responsibilities:

App development

• Collaborate with the Product Management team to define sprint and release scope
• Define solutions to meet product and usability requirements
• Oversee and direct an outsourced app development agency to ensure timely delivery, quality, and conformance with design and requirements
• Define the tools and processes that need to be in place to best support development efforts

Testing

• Define testing efficient and robust procedures to ensure the quality of the application, while meeting delivery timelines
• Coordinate testing efforts with firmware and end to end app / device testing to ensure the app performs to expectations in conjunction with the ZOLEO device

Architecture

• Define the architecture of the app, in the context of our backend systems and device firmware
• Ensure simplicity, reliability, and scalability of the app
• Industry trends and best practices
• Stay abreast of trends in OS capabilities and understand how they impact the ZOLEO app and can be used to enhance usability of the app
• Keep up to date on development best practices

Documentation

• Ensure that app architecture, content, and release notes are well documented and easily accessible by key internal stakeholders
• Post-release support
• Monitor and action post-launch issues and identify fixes
• Plan releases to resolve defects

Skills & Experience:

• BS or MS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of app development experience on both iOS and Android platforms, using Swift and Android Studio
• 2+ years of experience working with an external mobile app development agency, supporting app development, testing, and software architecture, as well as defining development tools and processes to be used
• Extensive experience defining and implementing software solutions
• Deep knowledge of mobile app testing methodologies
• Knowledge of Accessibility standards
• Ability to lead project teams, with experience in an Agile environment
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing and rapidly evolving organization
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent project management, leadership and interpersonal skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience with both consumer and enterprise products is highly desirable

What we Offer:

• Competitive base salary
• Personal Bonus
• Health & Dental benefits
• Hybrid work environment
• 3 weeks vacation