Senior Software Engineer, Mobile

VIA•Montreal, QC

1d•CA$125,000 - CA$165,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Software Developer, specializing in mobile development, you will move beyond simple coding to thoughtful design. You will build a highly secure mobile backbone that delivers our mission to the world. We are looking for an innovator who is motivated to solve the complex challenge of balancing world-class security with flawless, intuitive user experiences. If you thrive in tackling inherent performance and security challenges in high-stakes mobile development, we’ve reserved a place for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science, engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience
5+ years of professional experience developing and shipping native mobile applications
Proven proficiency in both native iOS development (Swift) and native Android development
Direct experience with native mobile security features, including Secure Enclaves (or equivalent secure storage mechanisms)
Working knowledge of basic cryptography principles and their application in mobile security
Strong experience integrating mobile applications with RESTful APIs and handling asynchronous data streams
Solid understanding of mobile UI/UX principles, architectural patterns (e.g., MVVM, MVI, etc.), and performance optimization
Proficiency in TypeScript for building and maintaining robust mobile applications

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital wallets, biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID), or equivalent credential management systems is a significant plus
Familiarity with CI/CD processes for mobile application deployment (e.g., Fastlane, Jenkins, or similar)

Responsibilities

Drive the end-to-end development, testing, and deployment of high-quality native applications for iOS (Swift) and Android
Maintain application performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure broad compatibility across devices and OS versions
Architect and implement features focused on security and privacy, utilizing native mobile security frameworks
Implement secure data handling and storage, including the use of Secure Enclaves (or equivalent technologies)
Apply basic cryptography principles for data protection and secure communication within the mobile environment
Integrate VIA's backend microservices and secure APIs into the mobile application logic
Serve as a subject matter expert and provide technical leadership in mobile application development, ensuring VIA’s solutions meet the highest standards
Clearly articulate complex software designs, architectural choices, and technical processes to diverse audiences, including technical peers and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (UI/UX designers and backend developers) to ensure seamless, performant, and reliable application functionality
Participate in defining and upholding mobile development best practices, code reviews, and automated testing

Benefits

Competitive benefits
Flexible work options
Individualized mentoring and growth opportunities
RRSP plan with up to 5% employer contribution
Fully funded, top-tier health benefits plan, including vision and dental coverage, fully covered from day one, for your whole family
Up to 24 weeks paid parental leave
A 4-week paid ramp-back program
A $10K family forming benefit (covering fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy)
Flexible Vacation Policy with no set annual limit or accrual period
Summer Fridays
An extended holiday period in December
Flexibility to work from home as needed
Access to four well-located offices, designed for collaboration and stocked with everything you could need
Opportunities to work remotely from eligible locations for up to 2 months per year
Internal and external mentorship panels
Custom goals and feedback sessions
Access to learning and development programs, including VIA’s unrivaled leadership program
A dedicated wellness advisor to help you navigate the programs and opportunities available at VIA
Benefits to support commuting costs
In-person events to foster team bonding and collaboration across different teams