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Senior Software Engineer [Mobile - React Native]

Senior Software Engineer [Mobile - React Native]

WillowTreeVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
6 days ago
Salary
CAD130000–CAD166000 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Who We Are

WillowTree, a , partners with the world’s leading brands to help them tackle their thorniest challenges - be it launching new digital products, delivering personalized marketing at scale, or harnessing the power of data and AI to transform their business. These mission-critical initiatives aren’t solved by a single discipline. Great digital is a team game - it requires seamlessly combining strategy, engineering, design, data science, marketing, and more. Other firms have bolted on these capabilities - as digital natives, we’ve built them into our teams from Day 1. The result? Top and bottom lines that grow, alongside our client’s capabilities.

Location

Our  Senior Software Engineers are integral parts of our team at WillowTree. To help retain our deep culture of collaboration, this role will maintain an in-office presence in a hybrid capacity (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) .

The Opportunity

As a Senior Software Engineer (React Native) at WillowTree, you have the opportunity to impact teammates throughout various stages of their careers. Utilizing React Native is a growing practice for WillowTree, and therefore, you will be able to help steer the direction of our company and future client relationships based on your experience. You’ll have clear oversight of how engineering runs day-to-day and will influence project outcomes.

We understand our responsibility to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive place within the tech industry, while pushing to make our industry more representative. Because of this responsibility, we need candidates who value diversity and inclusion through their work, team collaboration, or mentorship. So in your cover letter, we encourage you to reflect on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

  • Confidently deliver high-quality software by applying critical thinking to products, requirements, and processes
  • Work closely with clients to influence technical product decisions and business goals
  • You’ll stay up to date with the landscape of software engineering best practices, tools, and frameworks
  • Understanding of various software architectures and can adapt / compose solutions to unique problems with sustainable and reusable solutions
  • Help mentor and coach a project team towards shared goals and outcomes
  • Navigate difficult conversations by providing constructive feedback to teams and clients
  • You’ll identify obstacles to ensure quality, improve our user experience and how we build software
  • Self-aware of limitations, yet curious to learn new solutions while being receptive to constructive feedback from teammates
  • You’ll guide your team to understand and work through changing priorities by bringing positive energy
  • Communicate and simplify complex problems in order to foster understanding across multidisciplinary teams
  • Apply your knowledge and findings at an organizational scale

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional programming experience, with at least 2+ years of experience in React Native development
  • JavaScript expert skilled in React.js, TypeScript
  • Experience using : Vue.js, Node.js, Next.js, HTML, CSS, and writing Unit tests
  • Comfortable working with Android and iOS SDKs
  • Experience with developing Hybrid applications and PWAs
  • Able to evaluate and articulate which framework to use for a particular project
  • Can articulate how users perceive performance and how to optimize their needs
  • Understanding of the pros and cons of server-side and client-side rendering
  • Experience as a technical leader to a team of web developers that have built and delivered a large web application
  • Owned and led the delivery of major features and components
  • Experience working / communicating with clients and stakeholders while being empathetic to their needs
  • You have a desire to contribute sound recommendations on technical architecture and design to your teammates and our clients in a compelling and energetic way
  • You have formal or informal leadership / mentorship experience
  • Proficiency using, modifying, and creating development tools that foster efficiency and improve processes
  • You consider 'big picture' perspectives and can successfully balance business goals and technical constraints
  • Bonus Points

  • You're just as passionate about Accessibility & Usability as we are
  • Expertise with advanced automation tools (e.g. virtualization, machine learning-based testing, massive parallelization)
  • Basic understanding of how to design RESTful APIs that are optimized for responsive, interactive mobile experiences
  • Appreciation for inclusive responsive UI implementation
  • You've learned about Web Components and want to use them at work
  • You’ve conducted interviews and have hired for your team
  • A list of emerging technologies we’re interested in : Big Data, Machine Learning, Voice, AR / VR, Security Background, and IoT
  • You have code samples or a GitHub account to share and while you’re there,
  • Why WillowTree?

    We offer a place to be yourself.

    Our differences, both visible and invisible, benefit our teams, our communities, and the products we craft. That’s why WillowTree strives to build a team with diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.  You’ll work hard here; however, we’ll balance that with a culture that   supports your growth and cares  about your well-being. We’re committed to creating an environment of inclusion — a place where every Tree can thrive.

    We want you to reach your fullest potential and part of your professional development at WillowTree will include dedicated time to innovate on passion projects and an annual stipend to fund your professional pursuits.

    WillowTree celebrates our differences and provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person and / or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws. Diverse teams build better products. We acknowledge that the tech industry especially lacks opportunity for those who are of non-traditional backgrounds and in underrepresented groups. In order to create the best products for everyone, we know that it’s important for our team to reflect the diversity of our users, and we are committed to being the change we want to see.

    What We'll Offer

    In addition to a great culture and interesting work with opportunities for growth and development, this position is eligible for the following benefits :

  • Group Savings Options (GRSP, GTFSA, GIA) with company matching
  • Healthcare benefits - Medical, Vision, Dental (We cover 100% of the employee and dependent(s) medical premiums)
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • Generous and Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave Top-Up
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • And more!
  • Individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including, skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons determined during the interview process. Role ranges are periodically reviewed and updated based on market changes, internal needs, and industry trends. To drive ongoing pay equity for team members, WillowTree conducts regular compensation audits.
  • Canada Pay Range$130,000—$166,000 CAD