Upwork

Contract: Engineering Lead, Flutter Platform Team

Europe

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Not Specified
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Salary: Not Specified

Upwork is the world's work marketplace, serving businesses of all sizes with a platform that enables companies and talent to work together. Last year, over $3.3 billion of work was done through Upwork by skilled professionals.

This is a contract position with the potential for renewal, part of Upwork’s Hybrid Workforce Solutions (HWS) Team. The HWS team is a global group supporting Upwork's business operations.

Upwork is seeking an experienced Engineering Lead to join the Flutter Platform Team. This role is crucial for promoting company-wide adoption of Flutter for mobile app development. You will collaborate with engineers and designers to deliver core Flutter platform components and build industry-leading applications.

Work/Project Scope

  • Team Management: Lead and mentor team members.
  • Project Management: Liaise with product and engineering leads to ensure successful implementation of business and project objectives.
  • Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and support to the team.
  • Software Development: Design, develop, test, maintain, and deploy software using the Flutter framework and Dart language.
  • Agile Process: Lead the agile development process, including estimation, sprint planning, and stand-ups.
  • Roadmap Development: Collaborate with senior engineers to create a robust technical roadmap.

Requirements (Must Haves)

  • Experience:
    • 7+ years of solid commercial software development experience.
    • 2+ years of team leadership experience.
    • 2 years of experience developing and delivering Flutter-based apps.
    • 2 to 5 years of experience developing mobile apps natively in iOS and/or Android, or front-end web development.
    • Experience working in distributed global software development teams.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Good understanding of state management, Flutter flavors, and app architecture.
  • Personal Attributes:
    • Self-directed and challenge-driven: highly motivated with a keen interest in autonomously solving complex problems innovatively.
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills: excellent ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
    • Strong command of English.
  • Availability:
    • Available for meetings between 7-11 am PT.

Preferred Qualifications (Just perfect if you have)

  • Experience building apps and software for marketplaces.
  • Skills with Firebase, Azure DevOps, PWA (Progressive Web Apps).
  • Android or iOS development experience.

Company Information

Upwork is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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Skills

Flutter
Dart
Mobile App Development
Team Management
Agile Methodologies
Software Design
Technical Leadership

Upwork

Online platform connecting freelancers and clients

About Upwork

Upwork connects freelancers with clients looking for various services in the gig economy, which focuses on short-term contracts instead of permanent jobs. The platform allows freelancers to create profiles that showcase their skills, while clients can post job listings for specific projects. Freelancers bid on these projects, and clients choose the best candidates based on proposals and reviews. Upwork earns revenue through service fees charged to freelancers based on their earnings, with a tiered structure that rewards long-term client relationships. The platform also offers premium memberships and additional services for enhanced visibility and access to job listings. Upwork provides tools for time tracking, invoicing, and project management, making it easier for both freelancers and clients to manage their work and payments. The goal of Upwork is to facilitate successful project completion by bridging the gap between freelancers and clients.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$143.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Increased competition from Fiverr and Toptal threatens Upwork's market share.
The new Fiverr-style Project Catalog may commoditize services, reducing freelancers' perceived value.
Strategic shifts under new management may not align with current client expectations.

Differentiation

Upwork connects freelancers with clients across diverse industries, enhancing global work opportunities.
The platform offers tools like time tracking and invoicing for efficient project management.
Upwork's tiered fee structure incentivizes long-term client relationships, differentiating it from competitors.

Upsides

Upwork's acquisition of Objective AI enhances its AI capabilities for better talent matching.
The introduction of Featured Jobs increases visibility for job posts, attracting more candidates.
Upwork's recognition as the top job posting site boosts its credibility among employers.

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