Mobile Engineer

BuildOps; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic software company in Toronto is seeking a Mobile Engineer to develop and enhance a real-time mobile application. You will work closely with backend services, ensuring high-quality software delivery. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of experience with React Native, strong backend integration skills, and a passion for quality code. Join a fast-paced team that values innovation and expertise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Mobile Engineer.
• Proven experience building real-time, offline-first mobile applications.
• Strong experience in backend services integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of our React Native mobile application.
• Collaborate with engineers on backend Node.js services.
• Write clean, well-documented code with strong test coverage.

Skills

React Native

Node.js

REST APIs

GraphQL

JavaScript/TypeScript

Automated Testing

Communication Skills

Education

B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

MySQL

Postgres

Job description

At BuildOps, we’re building a groundbreaking software solution, purpose-built to support today’s commercial contractor. From helping our customers manage their service operations all the way to project management, we’re breaking the mold and building a team that invests in our mission. We love driven, self-motivated folks who thrive in fast-paced environments. Could you be our next hire?

As a Mobile Engineer, your primary focus will be to build and enhance our real-time, offline-first mobile application. You’ll also help build and maintain backend Node.js services and occasionally contribute to the frontend of our web application to ensure consistency across platforms. We’re looking for a motivated self-starter who thrives in a distributed team environment. The day-to-day responsibilities are broad, and you’ll ultimately be responsible for shipping high-quality software that powers the commercial contracting industry.

What You’ll Do

• Lead development and maintenance of our React Native mobile application with real-time and offline-first capabilities
• Collaborate with engineers to design, build, and integrate backend Node.js services, with occasional contributions to the frontend of our web application
• Write clean, well-documented code with strong test coverage, and support technical quality through design and code reviews
• Enhance and optimize REST APIs and GraphQL services to meet mobile application requirements
• Partner with Product, QA, Data, and DevOps to deliver reliable, high-quality software
• Co-own the short- and long-term technical vision of your squad with your teammates
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise across teams
• Provide recommendations, prototypes, and feedback to improve product features and functionality

What We Look For

• 3+ years of experience as a Mobile Engineer, with strong expertise in React Native
• Proven experience building real-time, offline-first mobile applications
• Strong experience developing and integrating backend services with Node.js, REST APIs, and GraphQL
• Solid knowledge of modern databases (MySQL, Postgres), including query optimization
• Ability to write clean, well-tested JavaScript/TypeScript code
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest) for unit and integration testing
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills
• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science, engineering, or related field

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and mobile deployment processes
• Knowledge of native iOS and Android development
• Understanding of frontend web technologies (React.js)
• Experience with mobile UI/UX design principles