I am Marius Kurgonas, a Lead Mobile Developer with over 13 years of experience building cross-platform mobile apps using React Native, Swift and Kotlin. I enjoy turning ideas into reliable, scalable products and leading teams to deliver on time with high quality. I work across product, design and engineering, mentoring engineers and shaping technical strategy while staying hands-on when needed. I thrive in remote or hybrid teams and love exploring new technologies to keep delivering outstanding user experiences.

Marius Kurgonas

I am Marius Kurgonas, a Lead Mobile Developer with over 13 years of experience building cross-platform mobile apps using React Native, Swift and Kotlin. I enjoy turning ideas into reliable, scalable products and leading teams to deliver on time with high quality. I work across product, design and engineering, mentoring engineers and shaping technical strategy while staying hands-on when needed. I thrive in remote or hybrid teams and love exploring new technologies to keep delivering outstanding user experiences.

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I am Marius Kurgonas, a Lead Mobile Developer with over 13 years of experience building cross-platform mobile apps using React Native, Swift and Kotlin. I enjoy turning ideas into reliable, scalable products and leading teams to deliver on time with high quality.

I work across product, design and engineering, mentoring engineers and shaping technical strategy while staying hands-on when needed. I thrive in remote or hybrid teams and love exploring new technologies to keep delivering outstanding user experiences.

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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.

Education

BA in Computer Science at Vilnius University
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2011

Qualifications

Java Assistant Lecturer
September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2011
ReactJS + NodeJS Full Stack course
March 1, 2020 - May 12, 2026
IKM iOS 7 assessment
March 1, 2015 - May 12, 2026
BA in Computer Science
September 1, 2007 - July 1, 2011
Java Assistant Lecturer
September 1, 2009 - July 1, 2011
ReactJS + NodeJS Full Stack course
March 1, 2020 - May 12, 2026
IKM iOS 7 assessment
March 1, 2015 - May 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services