Company Description / Business Unit Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 2 office days per week) Employment Type: Permanent, full time Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again. For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Mobile Platform Lead means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey. This is the job We are a forward-thinking digital team dedicated to creating high-quality cross-platform mobile applications. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a Mobile Platform Lead to spearhead our mobile technology strategy. This role focuses on building and maintaining high-quality cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mobile app development, team leadership, and platform management. What will I be doing? Flutter Development Expertise: Lead the architectural design and implementation of Flutter applications, ensuring code quality, reusability, and maintainability. Champion the use of Flutter within the team, promoting best practices and adopting new features and improvements. Mobile Development Leadership: Lead the mobile development team in designing, developing, and maintaining cross-platform mobile applications. Ensure that mobile applications are scalable, performant, and provide an excellent user experience. Platform Management: Oversee the deployment and management of mobile applications on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. Ensure compliance with app store guidelines, policies, and best practices. Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for mobile development-related inquiries, providing regular updates to senior management and stakeholders. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Team Leadership and Collaboration: Lead, mentor, and support a team of mobile developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Conduct regular code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. Technical Knowledge: Maintain a solid understanding of Google Android and Apple iOS operating systems, including their architecture, APIs, and development tools, to support Flutter integration and platform-specific requirements. What do I need? Strong and demonstrable experience within mobile app development, focusing on cross-platform development using Flutter. Extensive experience in building and maintaining cross-platform mobile applications using Flutter and Dart, with in-depth knowledge of Flutter widgets, state management techniques, and best practices for scalable and maintainable applications. Strong understanding of mobile application architecture and design patterns, along with proven experience with the Google Play Store and Apple App Store submission processes. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify, nurture, and scale new opportunities. Creative, innovative, and strategic thinker who can see the big picture and focus on details, while being persuasive and resilient under pressure. Adaptable and flexible, with strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and collaborate with various stakeholders, and the ability to prioritise, manage, and deliver under tight or conflicting deadlines. Additional information We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays holiday buying scheme Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more Company funded life assurance Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family Plus, so much more We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.