DescriptionWhile we are a remote first company and this position is hybrid - the ideal candidate for this role will be based in Vancouver, BC.
We are hiring a Senior Software Developer to join our Mobile Software Development team!As a Senior Software Developer on Spare's Mobile team you will...

• Have the opportunity to work on our Driver app, improving day-to-day user experience and building new features to enhance functionality and usability;
• Be in a high-impact position, empowered to make decisions that lead us to success while solving complex problems and building new features ;
• Champion refactoring legacy code and help establish best practice code patterns;
• Collaborate with software developers of all levels;
• Actively participate in the day-to-day operations of the team, contributing ideas for how the team can better meet the needs of customers;
• Help us iterate and improve upon current dev processes, impacting our SDLC and our ability to ship high-quality code quickly.

About this role✨In this role, you will...

• Deliver high-quality code. Design, code, test, document, and release new features using a combination of tools and languages (like React Native, TypeScript, Swift, and Kotlin);
• Uplift the team's capabilities (collaborating with developers of all levels, mentoring junior developers, improving the code base);
• Demonstrate an unrelenting focus on quality, speed, and overall excellence;
• Provide input for the ongoing improvement of software development best practices;
• After an initial ramp-up period where you become comfortable with your core responsibilities, join our mobile on-call SRE team.

About you ✨

• You have recent (in the last 2 years) experience as a mobile software developer using React Native;
• You have experience with writing and maintaining native modules for React Native written in both Swift and Kotlin;
• You have had ownership over complex projects in the past, participated in architectural conversations, proposed multiple solutions to a problem with an understanding of software development trade-offs;
• You are proficient at communicating with stakeholders from other teams, such as Design and Product;
• You have worked in a tech startup environment;
• You have a valid drivers license and are able to access a vehicle when necessary for app testing purposes;
• You thrive when given a large amount of ownership and responsibility and are comfortable making large technical decisions.

Nice to haves include:

• Experience with any modern frontend framework;
• Experience working on logistics or navigation related problems.

Don't meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting.
At Spare, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't believe you meet every single qualification outlined. We also do our best to respond to all applications we receive.
About the Mobile Team✨ The Driver Team is responsible for developing, improving, and releasing the Driver App, a simple yet intuitive tool that guides transit drivers through their daily operations. The app provides step-by-step instructions for tasks like picking up and dropping off passengers, following route guidance, managing breaks, and responding to real-time notifications. The team ensures the app is reliable, accessible, and easy to use, handling everything from feature development to deployment to app stores.
Benefits

• Purposeful work: Be a part of a mission-driven company that is solving real-world problems and improving the lives of people around the world.
• Growth Opportunities: Spare is growing fast and there is uncapped potential for rapid advancement of motivated high performers on our team! :rocket:
• Market-competitive pay: We benchmark roles annually to attract and retain top talent. For Growth roles, we also offer a competitive commission/bonus structure that rewards strong performance.
• Stock options: Enjoy the feeling of ownership. All Spartians are provided stock options, so you can share in the growth and success of Spare!
• In-office collaboration: If you're in Metro Vancouver, you have the option to work out of our HQ located downtown. If you're located elsewhere, you'll have access to CA$200/month to spend on a coworking membership to work together with team members in your city.
• Home office allowance: We recognize the importance of a productive home office setup to help you do your best work, which is why we provide a CA$1,000 home office allowance.
• Team offsites & socials: We love the flexibility of remote work, and we also value the importance of in-person connection. Each team has an annual budget for travel and accommodations to get together for a team offsite or hackathon. Plus you have access to a CA$50 monthly budget to socialize with other Spartians in your city - go out for a meal or hit up a karaoke spot!
• Health insurance: We offer a fully-paid health insurance package for you and your dependents that includes prescription drug, paramedical, mental health, dental, life insurance, travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
• Lifestyle Spending Account: We offer CA$500 per year Lifestyle Spending Account (taxable benefit), which you can use to get reimbursed for a variety of expenses including education, wellness, transportation, and childcare/pet care.
• Paid time off: Along with your three weeks of annual vacation, we offer unlimited sick days and have company-wide shut-down days to help you rest and recharge.