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I’m Marius Kurgonas, an experienced Lead/Senior Mobile Developer based in Edinburgh, UK. I specialize in guiding technology projects from concept to delivery with strong deadline discipline and a focus on performance, scalability, and reliable software. With hands-on mobile development expertise across React Native, iOS and Android, I lead cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles in remote and hybrid settings. I’m fluent in English and Lithuanian with conversational Russian, and I thrive on collaborating with product, backend, security, and compliance teams to build secure, accessible solutions and drive innovation.…I’m Marius Kurgonas, an experienced Lead/Senior Mobile Developer based in Edinburgh, UK. I specialize in guiding technology projects from concept to delivery with strong deadline discipline and a focus on performance, scalability, and reliable software. With hands-on mobile development expertise across React Native, iOS and Android, I lead cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles in remote and hybrid settings. I’m fluent in English and Lithuanian with conversational Russian, and I thrive on collaborating with product, backend, security, and compliance teams to build secure, accessible solutions and drive innovation.

Marius Kurgonas

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I’m Marius Kurgonas, an experienced Lead/Senior Mobile Developer based in Edinburgh, UK. I specialize in guiding technology projects from concept to delivery with strong deadline discipline and a focus on performance, scalability, and reliable software. With hands-on mobile development expertise across React Native, iOS and Android, I lead cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles in remote and hybrid settings. I’m fluent in English and Lithuanian with conversational Russian, and I thrive on collaborating with product, backend, security, and compliance teams to build secure, accessible solutions and drive innovation.…I’m Marius Kurgonas, an experienced Lead/Senior Mobile Developer based in Edinburgh, UK. I specialize in guiding technology projects from concept to delivery with strong deadline discipline and a focus on performance, scalability, and reliable software. With hands-on mobile development expertise across React Native, iOS and Android, I lead cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles in remote and hybrid settings. I’m fluent in English and Lithuanian with conversational Russian, and I thrive on collaborating with product, backend, security, and compliance teams to build secure, accessible solutions and drive innovation.

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I’m Marius Kurgonas, an experienced Lead/Senior Mobile Developer based in Edinburgh, UK. I specialize in guiding technology projects from concept to delivery with strong deadline discipline and a focus on performance, scalability, and reliable software.

With hands-on mobile development expertise across React Native, iOS and Android, I lead cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles in remote and hybrid settings. I’m fluent in English and Lithuanian with conversational Russian, and I thrive on collaborating with product, backend, security, and compliance teams to build secure, accessible solutions and drive innovation.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

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Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Lithuanian

Fluent

Russian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Mobile Developer at Amiqus

February 1, 2024 - Present

Led end-to-end delivery of the Amiqus mobile app from concept to production, shaping product and team strategy. Built with React Native for cross-platform support, implemented NFC-based identity verification and secure document handling, and acted as Scrum Master to drive ceremonies and delivery momentum. Mentored engineers, contributed to hiring, and improved accessibility and security posture.

Senior React Native Developer at Eneba

July 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024

Owned mobile engineering guild, drove delivery of the main Eneba app and side projects, set sprint structure and QA processes, and guided architecture decisions around push, payments, analytics, and retention. Built and maintained a robust React Native codebase with AI-assisted tooling for faster development.

React Native Developer (Contract) at AAG Ventures

July 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023

Supported rapid development of a React Native crypto trading app and an iOS library for easy integration, using TypeScript, styled components and reactive iOS patterns to mirror app functionality.

Senior iOS Developer (Contract) at Ivy

May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023

Wrote payments iOS SDK from scratch in Swift, established CI/CD pipelines, unit tests, and deployment processes via GitHub Actions, and documented integrations.

Technical Writer (Contract) at SureSkills

November 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023

Created educational content for React Native, iOS and Android courses for Coursera on behalf of Meta. Produced video scripts, supporting materials, exercises, and course/module exams; collaborated with team to publish and improve programs.

Mobile Developer - Car Thing (Remote contract) at Spotify

May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Supported Car Thing mobile development, added features like third-party voice recognition support, maintained Voice/TTS/Bluetooth modules, reviewed PRs, and assisted broader roadmap planning and junior developer tasks.

Lead Mobile Developer at Tappit Technologies Ltd

October 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022

Led development of prepaid and pay-as-you-go cashless payments solutions across React Native, iOS, Android and Web. Directed NFC payments, QR code payments, and a full server-side redesign with microservices, Docker deployments, and data model changes; engaged in mentoring and stakeholder expectations.

React Native Developer (Contract) at Finansiniai algoritmai

April 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Contributed to cryptocurrencies exchange and related banking app development with React Native (TypeScript), including testing with Enzyme, state management with Redux, and collaboration with backend and QA teams.

Senior iOS Developer (Contract) at Crown Office

December 1, 2018 - June 1, 2019

Developed and maintained court case management iPad application with a strong emphasis on security, offline support, encryption, VPN, and data synchronization.

Lead iOS Developer at sensewhere ltd

August 1, 2016 - November 1, 2018

Led architecture and delivery of iOS initiatives, formalized requirements, and established CI automation for large projects; collaborated across teams to ensure product quality and timely delivery.

Lead software developer (Permanent) at xDesign

September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016

Led multiple mobile projects, scoped requirements, planned resources, managed sprints, and delivered high-quality iOS apps with VIPER architecture and modern patterns.

Senior IOS Developer (Contract) at Bitwink

April 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015

Contributed to STV Player app optimizations and features with a focus on rapid delivery and remote collaboration.

Lead IOS Developer (Contract) at Soluis

October 1, 2014 - November 1, 2014

Developed a magazine app with Unity3D content integration for AR features; coordinated design and development efforts in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Mobile Developer (Permanent) at Contagious UK Ltd

November 1, 2012 - August 1, 2014

Delivered iOS/Android mobile advertising and event-focused projects; managed deadlines and collaborated with global teams.

Mobile Developer (Contract) at AeroFi Ltd

July 1, 2012 - September 1, 2012

Built secure iOS/Android apps for in-flight entertainment, focusing on UX consistency and secure data exchange.

Mobile Developer (Permanent) at OSM Games

June 1, 2011 - June 1, 2012

Developed native mobile games and cross-platform apps; contributed to high-quality performance and rapid iteration.

Senior Mobile Developer at Eneba

August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024

Led the Mobile Guild, defining sprint workflows, coding standards, QA processes, and cross- team coordination, improving decision-making and delivery across multiple squads. Maintained and enhanced the core Eneba React Native app, delivering features and critical fixes that supported millions of users and raised app store ratings from 4.2 to 4.6. Directed end-to-end projects, including Snakzy, a gamified app that increased daily active users by 40%, collaborating across squads from concept to release. Built A/B testing and feature flag systems, shaped architecture for notifications, payments, and analytics, and adopted AI-assisted development tools, reducing prototyping time by ~30% and streamlining onboarding.

Senior Mobile Developer at Spotify (Short term contract)

May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022

Delivered key features for Car Thing, including Voice, TTS playback, Bluetooth connectivity, and third-party voice recognition integrations, improving device responsiveness and expanding supported user scenarios. Collaborated with engineering and product stakeholders to define technical solutions, support release planning, and align roadmap priorities, contributing to faster delivery of major product milestones. Strengthened platform stability through code reviews, junior engineer mentorship, and rapid resolution of critical issues, reducing user-reported crashes by ~20% and lowering post-release support tickets.

Senior Mobile Developer at Tappit

December 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022

Developed and maintained React Native NFC payment solution for iOS, Android, and Web, delivering reliable cashless POS features that supported seamless transactions across multiple clients. Designed and implemented a new QR-code payment service from scratch, including full server-side redesign with microservices, database restructuring, and Docker deployment, enabling an alternative payment method that expanded client adoption. Mentored team members, conducted 1:1s and daily stand-ups, and managed stakeholder expectations, improving team efficiency and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality mobile and web features.

Senior Mobile Developer at Crown Office And Prosecutor Fiscal Service (Contract)

December 1, 2018 - December 1, 2019

Developed and maintained the secure iPad case management app used across UK courts, enabling offline case access, edits, and uploads while ensuring full VPN and multi-level encryption compliance. Implemented reliable offline storage and synchronization, improving courtroom efficiency by allowing seamless case handling even without internet connectivity.

Mobile Developer at Sensewhere

August 1, 2016 - November 1, 2018

Worked on iOS and later mobile projects for Sensewhere, a company developing indoor positioning solutions using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi data powered by custom algorithms, defining app architecture, delivery strategy, and requirements to ensure timely, high-quality releases. Implemented CI/automation, cross-team collaboration, and product innovation initiatives, improving development efficiency and enhancing the accuracy and usability of Sensewhere’s indoor navigation and location services.

Mobile Developer at xDesign

September 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016

Developed multiple iOS projects using Swift and VIPER architecture, delivering apps on time that met client requirements and reduced post-launch bug reports by improving code quality and QA processes. Managed full project cycles and coordinated with clients and cross-functional teams, enabling faster adaptation to changing requirements and improving client satisfaction and project predictability. Developed and optimized mobile applications across iOS and Android, implementing new device features and automating development workflows, which reduced feature delivery time and accelerated testing feedback loops.