Technical Lead, Mobile Apps (React Native) - (Software development Lead)

Pelmorex; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Matching Plan (RRSP)

Personal Spending Account

Course Reimbursement Program

Transparent communication with CEO

Pelmorex Learning Academy

Free online doctor visits

Anonymous reporting for inclusion

Job summary

Pelmorex is looking for a React Native Technical Lead located in Canada or Spain. This high-visibility, senior engineering role will involve designing and architecting key features for top weather applications. You will lead technology improvements, mentor developers, and ensure efficient delivery of features. A strong background in React Native, Agile leadership, and quality assurance is required. Enjoy a supportive work culture focused on quality and learning, along with notable benefits including a retirement savings plan and personal spending account.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of overall software development, with 4–5 years focused on high-scale React Native development.
• Deep expertise in concurrent rendering and modern React Native architecture.
• Proven expertise in Test-Driven Development and unit testing.
• Experience with Continuous Delivery pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement improvements for mobile apps and technology stack.
• Guide software development standards and mentor developers.

Skills

React Native development

Software development

Quality Assurance

Agile leadership

Tools

Firebase

Node

Go

Job description

Benefits

• Retirement Savings Matching Plan (RRSP)
• Personal Spending Account – up to $500 for physical, mental, or financial well‑being
• Summer Hours – start your weekend earlier during summer months
• 17 Paid Days Off plus 13 personal days. Includes an extra day off for your birthday

Why We Need You

This is a high‑visibility, senior engineering role where you will directly shape the mobile experience for millions of users worldwide. As the React Native Technical Lead, you will design, architect, and implement mission‑critical features for Canada and Spain’s #1 weather applications: The Weather Network, Météo Média, and ElTiempo.

All candidates must be located in Canada or Spain and able to work 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Standard time (Toronto Time).

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

This role offers a unique balance between hands‑on engineering and strategic leadership. Your time will be split between two crucial areas:

• Technology Leadership & Implementation: Lead and implement forward‑looking improvements for mobile apps and technology stack, including server‑driven layout, custom rules per brand, and modern React Native frameworks such as Expo and the New Architecture (Fabric/TurboModules).
• Engineering Excellence & Mentorship: Guide software development standards across the mobile app realm, mentor developers, ensure efficient feature delivery, and bring the latest technologies into practice.

Qualifications

• Experience & Mastery: 6–8 years of overall software development, with 4–5 years focused on high‑scale React Native development.
• Modern React Native Architecture: Deep expertise in concurrent rendering, modern React Native architecture, and building sophisticated cross‑platform design systems.
• Quality Assurance Champion: Proven expertise in Test‑Driven Development and robust unit and functional testing.
• DevOps Fluent: Experience with Continuous Delivery pipelines and knowledge of Firebase or modern cloud infrastructure platforms.
• Architecture & Design: Working knowledge of OOP techniques, design patterns, Clean Code, and Clean Architecture.
• Agile Leadership: Proven ability to mentor developers and steer agile teams toward complex product completion.

Desired Skills

• Experience writing native code (Kotlin or Swift) to build custom, high‑performance React Native bridges.
• Experience with full‑stack development in Node or Go.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• True React Native enthusiast obsessed with the latest cross‑platform and AI ecosystem advancements.
• Live to ship production‑ready, high‑quality code on mobile platforms.
• Natural coach who enjoys elevating teammates’ technical skills.
• Proactive, collaborative, thriving in fast‑paced, iterative environment.
• Value quality, willing to test and champion new technologies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Applicants whose skills do not match every requirement are encouraged to apply. Pelmorex welcomes diverse experiences and seeks culture adders rather than culture fit, fostering an inclusive environment.

Benefits & Perks (Additional)

• Course Reimbursement Program – support continued learning.
• Transparent communication, including All‑Hands meetings with the CEO.
• Pelmorex Learning Academy.
• Partnering with Inkblot for virtual counseling sessions.
• Frequent employee pulse surveys to shape our workplace.
• Free online doctor visits via Maple Online Healthcare.
• Anonymous reporting platform to ensure all voices are heard.

Our Promise to You

We’re highly focused on doing the right thing, discussing issues and timelines professionally, and providing the time you need for high‑quality work. Your impact is visible quickly, and we foster a culture of learning and minimal unnecessary meetings.

Fair and Authentic Interview Experience

We welcome candidates who use AI tools to prepare for interviews, but responses during the interview must come from your own experience and thinking. We do not allow real‑time AI assistance during interviews. We may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, but final decisions are made by humans.