Who are we?
At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
We are now looking for a Software Tech Lead - Flutter to join our team in Cluj-Napoca, Romania!
The Global Software Reporting team supports the company’s strategic operations by developing reports and automatizing the process of data collection used for big data analysis. As part of the Connected CE program, the team also develops the field service applications used by Vertiv field engineers worldwide, including offline-capable mobile apps integrated with Oracle EBS, secured with Okta, and supported by Power BI reporting.
The Software Tech Lead - Flutter owns the technical direction of the Flutter applications for Windows desktop, iOS, and Android, defines the architecture and coding standards, leads the design and implementation of new features, and ensures the delivered solutions are reliable, secure, and maintainable. In this context, the Tech Lead will work closely with the development team, QA, PM, BAs, and PO.
The Tech Lead will work under the direction and supervision of the Engineering manager and will be a subject matter expert who can easily build credibility, establish rapport, and maintain communication with project stakeholders at multiple levels, to ensure the success of the projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide technical leadership for the Flutter development team building Windows desktop, iOS, and Android apps, owning the technical solution through the whole SDLC;
Define and maintain the architecture of the Flutter applications for Windows desktop, iOS, and Android, applying clean architecture principles;
Select and standardize state management approaches (Bloc, Riverpod, Provider) across the codebase;
Design offline-first data synchronization and local storage (SQLite, Hive, Drift) for field engineers working with limited connectivity;
Lead the integration with REST and GraphQL APIs and backend systems such as Oracle EBS;
Implement secure authentication and authorization (OAuth2/OIDC, Okta);
Be involved in the design and specification process to ensure project plans are viable and the best technical approach to meet the business objectives is selected;
Ensure the user interface is responsive and adaptive across desktop and mobile form factors and adheres to human-centered design principles, accessibility, and branding standards;
Perform code reviews and enforce coding standards, best practices, and documentation;
Define the testing strategy for the Flutter apps (unit, widget, integration, and golden tests) together with the QA team;
Own the CI/CD pipelines for Windows, iOS, and Android builds (GitLab CI, Fastlane, Codemagic), including App Store and Google Play releases;
Own Windows desktop builds and distribution (MSIX packaging, Microsoft Store or MDM/Intune distribution);
Ensure application performance, security (OWASP MASVS), and stability in production;
Provide development estimates and participate in sprint planning together with the PO, PM, and BAs;
Manage and update current work efforts as recorded in User Stories and tasks within JIRA;
Assign development tasks, monitor progress, and remove technical blockers;
Assist in identifying and mitigating technical risks throughout the project lifecycle;
Mentor and coach developers, and support the hiring process through technical interviews;
Responsible for the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and practices;
Foster a collaborative environment and maintain good communication with developers, QA, BAs, and POs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education :
BSc, or MSc in Computer Science, Engineering, or other technical discipline;
Language skills :
Fluent business English (C1)
Experience:
7+ years of software development experience with a trackable record of accomplishments;
4+ years of hands-on Flutter/Dart development;
2+ years leading a development team as Tech Lead or similar;
Apps published to the App Store and Google Play; Windows desktop apps delivered to production are a plus;
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Experience in the agile development methodology (Scrum);
Mentor, train, and support the development team;
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong Dart knowledge and deep understanding of Flutter internals, widget lifecycle, and rendering;
Experience with state management (Bloc, Riverpod, Provider) and clean architecture;
Platform channels and native interop; Kotlin/Swift, plus C++/Win32 or FFI for Windows, is a plus;
Responsive and adaptive UI design across desktop and mobile form factors;
Offline-first design and local storage (SQLite, Hive, Drift);
REST/GraphQL API integration and OAuth2/OIDC authentication (Okta is a plus);
Automated testing in Flutter (unit, widget, integration, and golden tests);
CI/CD for Windows, iOS, and Android builds (GitLab CI, Fastlane, Codemagic) and App Store, Google Play, Microsoft Store, and MDM/Intune release processes;
Knowledge of mobile security (OWASP MASVS), performance profiling, and accessibility;
Experienced with Git/GitLab and JIRA/Confluence;
Leadership capabilities that foster teamwork, accountability, and problem-solving across diverse, global teams.
Nice to have: Firebase, Sentry or Crashlytics, Mendix or low-code exposure, enterprise and field-service apps
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.
OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion.
OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Customer Focus
Operational Excellence
High-Performance Culture
Innovation
Financial Strength
OUR BEHAVIORS
Own It
Act With Urgency
Foster a Customer-First Mindset
Think Big and Execute
Lead by Example
Drive Continuous Improvement
Learn and Seek Out Development
At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers.
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