This is a remote permanent position for those based in CanadaAbout Us
Nearform is an independent team of engineers, designers, data experts and strategists who build intelligent digital solutions and capability at pace. We create software solutions that enhance digital experiences, empower developers, and deliver measurable results. In these ways, we partner with ambitious enterprises to deliver enduring impact.Our deep expertise in solving the world’s most complex digital problems, along with our collaborative, people-first approach, enables enterprises to build breakthrough products and modernise legacy systems, with confidence.Today, our team of 500 experts in 20+ countries is trusted by leading enterprises including Lululemon, Puma, Sun Life, Starbucks, Travelex, Virgin Media 02, and Walmart.
The Role
NearForm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Mobile Developer with deep expertise in React Native, iOS, and Android development to join our team of consultants. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who can drive mobile development processes, mentor internal and client teams, and collaborate with senior leadership to ensure project delivery.
What you will do:
- Lead Mobile Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native, as well as native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) and Android (Kotlin/Java).
- Process Creation & Documentation: Establish best practices and workflows to ensure efficient mobile development processes.
- Mentorship & Training: mentor internal and client development teams, providing knowledge transfer and structured learning paths to enable long-term project success.
- Technical Leadership: Guide technical direction and decision-making and potentially lead a second team member as the project evolves.
- Stakeholder Communication: Work closely with stakeholders to provide project status updates, address roadblocks, and propose strategic solutions.
- Problem Solving & Mitigation: Proactively identify and resolve technical and organizational challenges that may arise during development ensuring high quality.
What we are looking for:
- Extensive experience in mobile app development with React Native, iOS (Swift/Objective-C), and Android (Kotlin/Java);
- Experience adding React Native into an existing iOS and Android application;
- Deep understanding of versioning control tools - Git in particular;
- Experience leading mobile development projects and teams;
- Excellent communication skills, comfortable working with key stakeholders to report progress, set expectations, and align goals.
Application Process
1. A Video Interview with someone from the recruitment team (30 mins approx.) to introduce to you Nearform and the role, and to make sure your experience is relevant for the position.2. An assessment with a member of the hiring team (1 hr approx.), this session is carried out using a screen share. You will be given a challenge and asked to provide a working solution to a specified problem.3. A Panel Interview with 2 members from our Leadership team (1 hr approx.) which allows us to gain a better insight into what interests you, and your technical background, and give you an overview of the work we do at Nearform.
Benefits
- Healthcare and RRSP;
- Enjoy a comprehensive paid time off package, encompassing holidays, sick leave, and flexible vacation days. Take the time you need to recharge, care for yourself, and make the most of your moments outside of work.
- Work remotely: we have a genuine dedication to work/life balance.
- Work flexibility; we appreciate there are more important things in life than work so our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
- Home Office Support: Receive a home office stipend to help you create a comfortable and productive workspace.
- Investment in Growth: Access a generous professional development budget to support ongoing learning and career growth.
- Positive Company Culture: Join a positive and collaborative company culture that places value on work-life balance.
- The Wellness Hub: We have a genuine commitment to fostering/improving Nearformers’ wellbeing; we offer resources and support, including a Nearform advice line which offers confidential support for anything from relationship issues to staying healthy.
Inclusion
Inclusion is one of our core values. We don’t discriminate by race, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the country where employed. We are not offering working visa sponsorship at this time.
