VodaSafe is an exciting young company working to transform the water rescue industry. We were awarded BC Tech's Startup of the Year at the Technology Impact Awards in 2022 as well as top finalist for Telus Stand With Owners competition last year. Our first product, AquaEye®, is a hand-held scanning sonar device for waterfront rescue that was launched in 2019 and has been adopted by search and rescue organizations across North America and around the globe. We are currently selling into 48 countries and want to provide more for our customers. We're now building out a software product and are looking for a mobile developer that can help us hit some critical milestones in development.

The Mobile Developer will be reporting to the Software Product Manager and will be responsible for the full mobile development lifecycle including: development, testing, release, and maintenance of the AquaEye Mobile Companion App (iOS and Android). They will be working closely with the hardware engineering team to ensure that the mobile application is compatible with the AquaEye hardware product and provides the best experience for our users.

Job responsibilities

• Develop a cross-platform mobile application that complements the AquaEye product using native languages (Kotlin, Swift)
• Participate in the entire development lifecycle from feasibility, build, deploy, test, release, and support
• Writes robust, scalable, and readable code that follow development best practices
• Follow best practices for code versioning, unit testing, and continuous integration
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of the mobile apps
• Identify and resolve usability and performance issues
• Creates technical documentation that describes workflows, reasoning behind decisions, and new processes introduced
• Manage app releases and deployments to Google Play Store and Apple App Store
• Create an automated CI/CD pipeline for mobile by leveraging existing release tools
• Ensure application is compatible with Play Store and App Store requirements
• Develop an application that can communicate effectively with the hardware application through BLE or wifi
• Define specs and requirements with the firmware engineers to ensure smooth hardware and software integration

required knowledge and experience

Requirements

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in developing full-stack mobile applications for Android or iOS either natively or cross-platform
• Hands-on experience with hardware/software integration using BLE and wifi
• Proven work in working with DevOps best practices and CI/CD pipelines for mobile
• Ability to write clean, robust, and well-documented code as well as familiarity with software revision control systems (Git)
• Working in a fast-paced, changing and/or startup environments with small teams or independently
• Experience developing products with hardware interface, as well as cloud
• Experience developing products for a professional industry

Knowledge:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent combination of skills and experience
• Mobile development best practices (code standards, branching, documentation)
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and project management tools (Jira)
• Mobile testing frameworks (unit, integration, and end-to-end)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs is a plus
• Experience with identity management is a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to present ideas to technical and non-technical team members
• Demonstrates an interest and enthusiasm in the product, industry and mission of our company
• Comfortable in and around open water

Benefits

What we offer

As a company we aim to build innovative technology that puts people and their lives first. We apply the same approach to the way we run our company. We aim to pay fairly compared to other organizations of similar size in Vancouver and we reward for growth, as we grow.

• Salary range: $78-$98 (evaluation is based on previous experience and knowledge)
• Variable compensation (based on company success and milestones)
• Employee ownership
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• 4 weeks paid vacation and closure between Dec 24th – Jan 1st
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Opportunity to work on a variety of tasks and be a part of the creation process of new products

VodaSafe is a values-driven company that is deeply committed to building an equitable and diverse workforce.

We recognize that our greatest asset is our team. We encourage each team member to be their true, authentic selves. Curiosity, ambition, humility and empathy are at the base of everything we do. We welcome diverse perspectives, educational backgrounds and experiences in order to best serve our team, our customers and our community.

Hesitant to Apply?

VodaSafe is an equal-opportunity employer. Throughout our hiring process, we make certain that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, skin colour, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.

Research has shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet all of the qualifications listed in the job advertisement. At VodaSafe, we hire for potential. We recognize that no two journeys are the same - how you have gained and collected your skillset is unique to your experiences. We want to encourage you to apply even if all criteria on the job posting are not met.