About Octopus by RTG

Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group, dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada. We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.

We are hiring a Team Lead to join an innovative travel tech startup serving the MENA region. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading technical teams, driving delivery, and working in a modern, remote-friendly environment.

Job Purpose

We are seeking a Mid-Level Mobile Developer with a strong foundation in native development and a passion for building clean, maintainable, and scalable applications. Fluency in English is mandatory for this role.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a key role in designing and building robust mobile applications that integrate seamlessly with our backend ecosystem. This includes:

• Developing native mobile applications for iOS and Android
• Implementing secure authentication flows using OAuth2 / OpenID Connect (Auth0 preferred)
• Integrating with Azure-based RESTful APIs
• Building offline-first capabilities where required
• Designing scalable, maintainable mobile architectures
• Contributing to how mobile systems interact with backend services—not just consuming APIs, but helping shape them
• Design and implement production-ready mobile applications
• Integrate APIs with proper error handling, retry strategies, and performance optimization
• Implement secure authentication and manage token lifecycles
• Ensure high standards of performance, responsiveness, and user experience
• Contribute to technical and architectural decisions
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers and product teams

Tech Stack

• Native development: Swift (iOS) / Kotlin (Android)
• RESTful APIs hosted on Azure App Services
• Authentication via Auth0 (OAuth2 / OIDC)
• CI/CD pipelines
• Secure storage and token management
• App Store & Google Play deployment workflows

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in mobile development
• Strong experience in native or cross-platform mobile development
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and API-driven architecture
• Experience with OAuth2 / OpenID Connect (Auth0 is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of mobile security best practices
• Experience deploying applications to the App Store and Google Play
• Commitment to clean code and structured architecture principles
• Fluent English communication skills (required)