Senior Mobile Engineer

BiblioCommons; Ontario; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Senior Mobile Engineer to enhance the patron experience through a market-leading e-reading solution. This remote role focuses on developing user-friendly mobile applications for libraries, requiring strong app development skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of native app development experience on iOS, Android, or both.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance a scalable, user-friendly, and performant e-reading solution.
• Lead the identification and resolution of complex issues, including DRM management.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Product, UX, QA, and other developers.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Job description

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BiblioCommons is a Toronto-based software company that builds SaaS solutions for public libraries. Our team is passionate about making public libraries accessible, delightful, and engaging, while having fun at the same time.

A lot of companies tout 'social impact'. Here at BiblioCommons, we serve millions of diverse users each month by partnering with public libraries in Canada, the US, and New Zealand. Libraries are more than just book stacks; they are public spaces that foster learning, connection, and community. BiblioCommons is bringing that community online with clever software that powers the world's largest libraries.

Engineering @ BiblioCommons

Our engineering team puts the patron first by building user-friendly, accessible, and scalable solutions that help libraries leverage best-in-class technology to serve their diverse communities.

We’re a highly collaborative team that applies innovative solutions to challenging problems. We believe strongly in shipping code early and often, investing heavily in automation. We are committed to doing things right and always looking for ways to improve. We take the time to optimize and redesign systems for robustness and scalability.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Mobile Engineer on our BiblioApps team who is passionate about making an impact by helping millions of library users discover and consume more physical and digital content through their smartphones. This is an exciting opportunity to enhance the patron experience by building a market-leading e-reading solution in our app. Experience in building e-reading experiences on iOS, Android, or both is preferred.

This is a 1-year contract remote role based in Canada, with a potential option for renewal.

Ideal Candidate

• Accountable and takes ownership of work
• Excellent at teaching others
• Delivery-focused and committed to quality
• Comfortable stepping out of their comfort zone
• Creative and collaborative in brainstorming solutions
• Supportive team player

Impact and Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance a scalable, user-friendly, and performant e-reading solution within our mobile apps
• Lead the identification and resolution of complex issues, including DRM management
• Write robust, quality code with appropriate testing
• Own the design, development, and operationalization of features
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Product, UX, QA, and other developers
• Participate in architecture design, code reviews, and best practices discussions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of native app development experience on iOS, Android, or both
• Experience in building e-reading apps, including DRM management
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software engineering best practices
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs
• End-to-end ownership mindset
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Motivated, autonomous, and passionate about technology

Additional Information

BiblioCommons is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, marital status, citizenship, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.