The team at SIDEARM provides the technology platform that powers the official websites, mobile apps, statistical integration, live audio and video streaming, and e-commerce platforms of more than 1,600 collegiate athletic partners across the nation.
We’re a passionate mix of technologists, creatives, and strategists that care deeply about the products we create, and the people we create them for. We stand at the intersection of sports and technology, and are constantly innovating and evolving our products to deeply integrate the industries and provide exceptional products for our partners and their fans. Our team embraces a casual and collaborative work environment that moves at a rapid pace, where all team members are deeply involved in the success of our products and services.
We're fortunate enough to be trusted by some of the biggest brands in the industry, including 300 NCAA Division I programs, and over 55 of the 65 Power 5 athletic departments. We are proud that the work we do is experienced by millions of sports fans each year.
Job Summary:
As the Manager, Software Engineering (Mobile), you will lead a team of talented engineers in the design, development, and maintenance of our mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms. You will work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality, user-friendly apps that enhance the sports fan experience. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mobile app development, excellent leadership skills, and a passion for sports technology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of mobile app engineers to deliver high-quality applications.
- Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize features and enhancements.
- Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
- Establish and enforce best practices and coding standards within the development team.
- Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Identify and resolve technical challenges and roadblocks.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our apps remain at the forefront of innovation.
- Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Proven 6+ years of experience in mobile app development for iOS and Android platforms.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Swift, Kotlin, and Java.
- Strong understanding of mobile UI/UX principles and best practices.
- Experience with RESTful APIs, third-party libraries, and APIs.
- Knowledge of cloud messaging APIs and push notifications.
- Proficiency with code versioning tools such as Git.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing and mentoring a team of engineers.
- Familiarity with cross-platform development frameworks such as React Native or Flutter.
- Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
- Experience with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality mobile applications on time.
Pay Transparency
The approximate base pay range for this position is $125,000 to $135,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and/or sales compensation. Actual compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience as well as geographic location.
Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.
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What We Do
SIDEARM Sports is the perfect blend of sports junkies and technology geeks.
Most offices are filled with employees that excitedly talk about the big play in the game from the night before, and ours is no different. While we discuss the game, however, we also write the software that distributes that same news across the internet, calculates the statistics for the game, and archives the video clips so that fans that missed it can watch it later. SIDEARM Sports is the company that makes it possible for collegiate sports fans to follow their favorite teams no matter if they are across town, across the country, or across the world. If you ask us, we have the best job in the world!
Athletic Communications has two distinct pieces: distribution and consumption. Since its inception in 1996, SIDEARM Sports has focused its efforts on both sides of the equation. Our goal is to help the athletic communications professional get their job done quicker and more efficiently, while also ensuring that fans will be able to watch their favorite team score a winning goal from halfway across the country. We strive daily to ensure that each of these processes is the best they can be for all those involved.
The SIDEARM Staff is comprised of nearly eighty designers, developers, project managers, and customer support members, many of whom worked in college athletics before coming to SIDEARM. Our collective experience working with athletics is what drives us to innovate and improve the processes that currently exist, by using the latest advancements in web-based technology.
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