At Chexy, we’re helping tenants take back control of their biggest monthly
expense: rent.
Chexy is the first Canadian rewards program enabling renters to pay rent
digitally, earn rewards on rent, and report rent payments to credit bureaus.
Our platform helps renters get a leg up, and our team is passionate about
changing the landscape for Canadian renters.
**About the role**
Chexy is looking for an experienced **Senior Mobile Engineer** to lead the
development of our mobile application. This is a unique opportunity to own the
architecture, development, and launch of a cutting-edge mobile platform that
will empower renters across Canada.
This role is ideal for someone who has a proven track record of building and
deploying robust, scalable mobile applications in React Native for both iOS
and Android. You’ll collaborate closely with Chexy’s CTO and senior
engineering team to deliver a seamless and rewarding experience for our users.
**What you 'll do**
• Take ownership of the architecture and development of Chexy's React Native
mobile app for iOS and Android.
• Collaborate with the engineering and product teams to create an exceptional
customer experience.
• Lead the launch of Chexy's mobile application, including app store
submissions and updates.
• Work with Chexy’s partners to integrate financial APIs and deliver secure,
seamless payment features.
• Design, implement, and optimize infrastructure and features, while
maintaining and improving the existing Chexy code base.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a
culture of innovation and excellence.
**What you 'll bring**
• 5+ years of _professional software development experience_ , including 3+
years of Reac Native development for end-to-end mobile applications.
• Expertise in building and deploying apps to both iOS App Store and Google
Play Store, with a deep understanding of the nuances of cross-platform
development.
• Strong knowledge of frontend engineering, particularly React Native,
TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, and modern mobile UI design.
• Proven track record of building, deploying and maintaining reliable and
scalable APIs in Javascript or other languages.
• Exceptional skills with version control systems, particularly Git,
demonstrating a disciplined approach to code versioning and release
management.
• Proficiency in working with Firebase databases (primarily Firebase Firestore
and Google Cloud Platform), showcasing your capability to handle large
datasets and real-time data efficiently.
• Demonstrated experience in working independently, possessing the ability to
handle large chunks of code, make critical decisions and drive initiatives in
a fast-paced environment.
• A deep understanding of cloud architecture and experience deploying
applications on cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound judgments
under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex
technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.
**Nice to haves**
• Experience in financial tech or payment platforms, demonstrating the ability
to work with sensitive and secure data.
• Background in building apps from the ground up, with a portfolio showcasing
projects you've led or contributed to.
• Familiarity with backend technologies, particularly Node.js, to support
full-stack collaboration.
• Track record of building applications from scratch, demonstrating your
understanding of the software development lifecycle from inception to
deployment.
**Why Chexy**
• Work with a small, funded, hard-working team filled with passionate people.
• As an early engineer and leader in the organization, you’ll have the
opportunity to influence engineering and architectural decisions.
• Competitive salaries and equity options.
• Realistic company valuation that gives your equity real, meaningful upside.
_Chexy is an equal-opportunity employer. If you have any special needs or
accessibility requirements, please let us know. We will do our utmost to
accommodate, in accordance with applicable local legislation._
**How we hire**
As a small team, we put a lot of time and care into our hires. Through our
technical recruitment process, you’ll have a combination of conversational-
style and technical assessments. We’ll ensure you have ample time to ask
questions and keep an open line of communication with our recruitment team
throughout the process.