Contract: Engineering Lead, Flutter Platform Team

About Upwork

Upwork ($UPWK) is the world’s human and AI-powered work marketplace that connects businesses with highly skilled, AI-enabled independent talent from across the globe. From entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 enterprises, companies rely on Upwork’s trusted platform and its mindful AI companion, Uma, to find and hire expert talent, leverage AI-powered work solutions, and drive business transformation. With on-demand access to professionals spanning more than 10,000 skills across AI & machine learning, software development, sales & marketing, customer support, finance & accounting, and more, Upwork enables businesses of all sizes to scale, innovate, and build agile teams for the age of AI and beyond.

Upwork’s platform has facilitated more than $25 billion in economic opportunity for talent around the world.

This is a contract position with the potential for contract renewal based on project needs and accomplishment towards deliverables.

About the Role

Upwork is looking for an experienced Engineering Lead to join our Flutter Platform Team, where we are at the forefront of revolutionizing mobile app development. As an Engineering Lead, you will have a key role in promoting company-wide acceptance of Flutter for delivering exceptional mobile experiences. Work in partnership with our skilled engineers and designers to deliver core platform components in Flutter and create state-of-the-art applications that redefine industry benchmarks.

Work/Project Scope

• Team management: lead and mentor team members
• Project management: Communicate with the product and engineering leads to ensure the successful implementation of business and project objectives
• Technical leadership: Provide technical guidance and support to team
• Software development: Design, develop, test, maintain, and deploy software using the Flutter framework and Dart language
• Lead the team: run the agile development process including estimation, sprint planning and standups
• Build the future: work with senior engineers to create a robust technical roadmap

Must Haves (Required Skills)

• Solid commercial software development experience (7+ years)
• Team leadership experience (2+ years)
• 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 of working in distributed global software development teams
• Good understanding of state management, Flutter flavors, and app architecture
• Self-directed and challenge-driven: a high degree of self-motivation and a keen interest in autonomously addressing and solving complex problems, with a focus on innovative and effective solutions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills: outstanding ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders, ensuring clear, concise, and productive interactions
• Strong command of English
• Availability for meetings at 7-11 am PT

Just perfect if you have

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

Diversity & Inclusion

Upwork is proudly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We never discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.