Remote NFL Mobile App Developer

Description

Remote NFL Mobile App Developer

Join the NFL Tech Revolution from Anywhere

Are you passionate about sports and mobile innovation? Join our fast-moving team as a Remote NFL Mobile App Developer and play a central role in building game-changing user experiences for millions of NFL fans worldwide. With a user base growing 40% year-over-year and daily interactions exceeding 3 million, your work will have a direct impact on how fans engage, stream, and stay connected. This is your opportunity to help evolve the NFL’s mobile ecosystem by creating smooth, interactive, and feature-rich applications that transform how fans follow their favorite teams. Work at the intersection of technology and entertainment—all from a remote setting that empowers flexibility and creativity.

Responsibilities and Expectations

Build Dynamic Fan-Centric Interfaces

  • Design and develop robust mobile features using Swift, Kotlin, and Flutter to deliver seamless cross-platform experiences.
  • Translate UI/UX wireframes into responsive, high-performing applications across iOS and Android platforms.
  • Leverage animation libraries and advanced UI principles to enrich user interaction and enhance the mobile journey.

Architect for Scalability and Speed

  • Build architecture that supports real-time data updates, video streaming, and push notification delivery for live game coverage.
  • Engineer solutions that support millions of simultaneous users with minimal latency and high reliability.
  • Emphasize microservices-based architecture for optimized backend integration and modular deployment.

Collaborate on Agile Product Cycles

  • Partner with cross-functional teams in bi-weekly sprints to prioritize user stories, define release goals, and rapidly prototype features.
  • Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to share insights and overcome blockers.
  • Engage in continuous feedback loops with QA, design, and data analytics teams.

Monitor, Test, and Improve Continuously

  • Apply instrumentation using Firebase, AppDynamics, and New Relic to collect diagnostic logs and performance benchmarks.
  • Maintain automated pipelines for test execution using Jenkins, Bitrise, and GitHub Actions.
  • Conduct user testing, gather behavioral data through A/B experiments, and iterate based on fan engagement insights.

Technology Stack and Tools

Programming Languages and Frameworks

  • Kotlin, Swift, Dart (Flutter)
  • Jetpack Compose, SwiftUI, Flutter SDK
  • Incorporate animations, gestures, and media playback interfaces with native libraries

Development Platforms and CI/CD Tools

  • Android Studio, Xcode
  • Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitrise

Analytics and Monitoring Tools

  • Firebase Analytics, Segment, Mixpanel
  • Sentry, Crashlytics, AppDynamics, New Relic

Communication and Collaboration Platforms

  • Jira, Confluence, Slack, Figma
  • Collaborative whiteboarding with Miro or Whimsical

Qualifications and Ideal Candidate Profile

Required Experience and Skills

  • At least three years of hands-on experience designing and building mobile applications for iOS or Android platforms
  • Hands-on experience with Flutter and native SDKs for iOS and Android
  • Proficiency with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and third-party libraries
  • Skilled in source control (Git) and continuous integration workflows

Preferred Domain Knowledge

  • Experience with sports-focused apps or live event platforms
  • Knowledge of adaptive streaming technologies, media encoders, and video-on-demand (VOD) workflows
  • Comfortable working with sports data APIs and fantasy football logic

Personal Attributes for Success

  • Excellent problem-solving and logical reasoning skills
  • Adaptable in a fast-paced, remote-first engineering culture
  • Committed to writing scalable, reusable, and testable code
  • Collaborative team player who thrives on feedback and innovation

Remote Work Environment

As a fully remote position, this role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to a global fan base. We support flexible schedules and asynchronous workflows across multiple time zones. Team rituals include virtual standups, knowledge-sharing sessions, and open demo days. Every engineer receives a tech stipend, ergonomic support, and access to a robust digital toolkit to perform at their best.

Measurable Impact of Your Work

Key Success Metrics

  • Contribute to reducing app crash rates by 40% through enhanced testing and QA integration
  • Boost retention by 20% through personalization features like player alerts and gamified achievements
  • Support the successful launch of interactive live shows and game simulators within the app

Career Growth and Advancement

Career Trajectory

  • Advancement opportunities include becoming a Mobile Tech Lead, Product Strategist, or Platform Integration Engineer
  • Recognition pathways include internal awards, cross-functional mobility, and speaking engagements at tech summits

Learning and Development

  • Annual education stipend to attend conferences, courses, or obtain certifications
  • Dedicated career coach and technical mentors available during monthly 1-on-1s
  • Access to internal learning portals, dev guilds, and skill-up challenges

Compensation and Perks

Annual Salary

  • $72,738 (USD)

Benefits and Incentives

  • 100% remote-first work culture
  • Monthly wellness allowance and home office budget
  • Health insurance reimbursement or provider access
  • Quarterly team meetups and virtual team-building events
  • Surprise swag drops during playoffs and NFL milestones
  • Annual NFL ticket contest for top contributors

Ready to Redefine the Digital NFL Experience?

This is more than a development job—it’s a unique chance to redefine how sports content is experienced by millions. As part of this team, you won’t just code features; you’ll engineer delight, design impact, and build a legacy. Whether you’re integrating fantasy dashboards, refining real-time game stats, or enhancing live streams, you’ll create unforgettable digital moments for fans. Apply now and become a core part of the NFL’s mobile evolution.