Sr. Mobile App Developer - LineLeader

LineLeader is the first and only platform to provide absolutely everything childcare centers need to manage their business and optimize their family experience. For more than a decade, we've enabled childcare centers to grow enrollment, improve family engagement, and streamline management and today serve more than 8,000 childcare centers.      

We're passionate about building the team and technology that powers the childcare industry.    

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Applicants must live in the DFW, Texas metroplex and require one day in office a month.

About the Engineering Team:  

At LineLeader, our engineering team is always learning something new. We take mentorship seriously. This means that we encourage everyone, from the most junior to the most advanced, to pick up new skills, frameworks, and techniques. We also highly value teamwork. If you are looking for a place where you can become a better engineer and have many opportunities to shape the direction of the software platforms you work on, you'll love growing as part of this team. We also have an excellent working relationship with Product.    

Primary Purpose and Function:   

LineLeader is seeking a Senior Mobile Application Developer to join our growing team. You will be responsible for developing LineLeader's mobile applications and working closely with the team to build new features and improve existing ones. We are looking for someone with experience who can work independently, but also thrives in a collaborative environment. The candidate must have the ability to learn quickly, be able to write clean, maintainable code, and have a strong understanding of Javascript (including ES6+), Typescript, and React Native. We are also seeking a person who has experience mentoring more junior colleagues and can help elevate the entire team.   

Candidates must also have experience with Jira and Agile software development as well as Test Driven Development. Additionally, familiarity with native build tools like XCode, Gradle, etc., is required. The person in this position will be a key stakeholder in the direction of our mobile app as we add new features, remediate technical debt, and improve performance.  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:   

• Work closely with product and design teams to understand requirements and build new features   

• Write clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices   

• Collaborate with and mentor other developers on the team    

• Use testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, and Karma to write unit tests   

• Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support)   

• Produce fully functional mobile applications writing clean code   

• Gather specific requirements and suggest solutions   

• Write unit and UI tests to identify malfunctions   

• Troubleshoot and debug to optimize performance   

• Design interfaces to improve user experience   

• Liaise with Product development team to plan new features   

• Research and suggest new mobile products, applications and protocols   

• Stay up-to-date with new technology trends   

  
Requirements and skills   

• 4-7 years of experience as a Mobile developer  

• Proven work experience as a Mobile developer   

• Demonstrable portfolio of released applications on the App store or the 

• Android market   

• In-depth knowledge of React Native   

• Experience with third-party libraries and APIs   

• Familiarity with OOP design principles   

• Excellent analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude   

• Ability to perform in a team environment   

• BS degree in Computer Science or relevant field   

 

More than a job  

Where you work isn't just a career decision -- it's a life decision. We get it. That's why we want all of our Blocks to feel a sense of belonging that comes from feeling supported in all areas of their lives. Everyone has family, friends and interests outside of their careers, so we offer perks and benefits to make work, work better for you.     

• 18 days of PTO, plus 11 paid holidays. Whether it's hiking a mountain in Colorado or bonding with your couch, we all need downtime.  

• We've got you covered. We offer insurance plans that pay for 100% of your medical, dental, and vision.  

• 401K program  

• Parental leave. Expanding your family? We offer 6-12 weeks of paid parental leave.  

• Continuing education. All Quacks receive time and reimbursements to spend on professional development.  

LineLeader is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: LineLeader is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. LineLeader will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. LineLeader encourages applicants of all ages.