Join PPG's digital transformation journey and help shape the future of mobile experiences across more than 10 leading paint and coatings brands worldwide!
As a Mobile Tech Lead within the Global Custom Software Solutions team, you will play a key role in defining the technical direction of PPG's multi-brand mobile platform while leading the development of scalable, high-quality applications across iOS and Android.
This role combines hands-on technical leadership with architecture, mentoring and cross-functional collaboration responsibilities. You will work closely with Product Owners, Solution Architects, UX Designers, QA Engineers, Security and DevOps teams to deliver innovative mobile solutions that enhance customer experiences across multiple regions and markets.
You will drive engineering excellence, establish development standards and ensure the mobile platform continues to evolve to support new business capabilities, brands and digital initiatives.
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Own and drive the technical direction of PPG's multi-brand mobile platform supporting more than 10 global brands across multiple backend ecosystems
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Lead the analysis of business, functional and technical requirements and translate them into scalable mobile solutions
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Guide architecture and design decisions to ensure maintainability, scalability, security and performance across iOS and Android applications
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Define and promote mobile engineering standards, development practices and quality expectations across the team
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Mentor developers through technical coaching, knowledge sharing, code reviews and day-to-day guidance
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Partner closely with Product, Architecture, Security, QA and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle
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Integrate mobile solutions with enterprise services including authentication, analytics, search, notifications and e-commerce platforms
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Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines supporting mobile application build, signing, testing and distribution processes
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Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex issues spanning shared code, platform-specific implementations and device-specific behavior
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Ensure compliance with security standards, privacy requirements and mobile marketplace policies
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Support production releases, monitor application health and drive continuous improvements in reliability and performance
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Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks and AI-powered engineering capabilities to improve developer experience and platform effectiveness
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Contribute to technical roadmaps and help align technology decisions with business objectives and customer needs
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7+ years of professional experience building enterprise mobile applications, with at least 2 years in a Technical Lead, Lead Developer or Solution Architecture role
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Strong experience developing mobile applications using .NET MAUI, Xamarin, Flutter, React Native, native iOS/Android or comparable mobile technologies; experience with .NET MAUI is highly desirable
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Strong expertise in C# and .NET development
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Deep understanding of mobile application architecture patterns, including MVVM, dependency injection and asynchronous programming
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Experience building mobile user interfaces with XAML, including data binding, commands and reusable component design
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Strong knowledge of iOS and Android development tooling, application lifecycles, deployment processes and platform-specific considerations
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Experience defining and promoting unit testing, code quality and engineering best practices using tools such as NUnit, Moq, SonarQube or equivalent
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Understanding of mobile security principles, including secure storage, OAuth authentication, mobile application hardening and OWASP Mobile Top 10 recommendations
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Experience integrating mobile applications with REST and/or GraphQL APIs and enterprise authentication platforms
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Hands-on experience with Firebase services such as Cloud Messaging, Analytics, Remote Config and Crashlytics
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Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar technologies to improve engineering productivity and software quality
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Curiosity about emerging AI capabilities and their potential applications in software engineering, automation and customer-facing experiences
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Proven ability to mentor engineers, guide technical decisions and influence engineering practices across teams
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with experience collaborating in global, cross-functional environments
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Upper-intermediate English (B2+) or higher
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
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Experience leading or contributing to white-label or multi-brand mobile platforms at scale
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Familiarity with Algolia, SkiaSharp or color science concepts
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Experience with Firebase Cloud Functions (Node.js)
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Experience supporting localization across multiple languages and international markets
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Experience managing App Store and Google Play releases, compliance and distribution processes
How we work: At PPG, we bring teams together to accelerate collaboration and career development, with in-person work Monday through Thursday and the opportunity to work remotely on Flexible Fridays. Schedules may vary by location.
About us:
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X.
The PPG Way 2030
We are customer champions
Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow.
We act with purpose and speed
Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.
We are excellent operators
Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.
We compete to win
Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths.
We are PPG proud
Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world.
At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email [email protected].
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
