Mobile Application Developer

We are a fast-growing mobile technology company building a next-generation navigation application that is changing how people move through cities. Our platform introduces innovative, privacy-first features that go beyond traditional turn-by-turn navigation—making urban travel smarter, safer, and more connected.

As part of our next growth phase, we are transitioning all application development in-house. We are looking for motivated, high-impact developers who can quickly review an existing codebase, ramp up fast, and begin contributing to feature development immediately. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fast-moving environments, take ownership of their work, and are excited to help shape the technical foundation of a rapidly evolving product.

You’ll have the opportunity to influence architecture, improve performance and scalability, and play a key role in defining the future of our navigation platform.

Role Description

We are seeking a Mobile Application Developer to play a key role in building and scaling a next-generation navigation platform. This position is designed for a highly experienced, hands-on engineer who can quickly evaluate an existing codebase, contribute immediately, and help guide technical direction as development moves fully in-house.

You will work across mobile and backend integrations, collaborate closely with systems engineers and product designers, and take ownership of delivering a reliable, high-performance mobile experience. This role offers meaningful influence over architecture, development standards, and the evolution of a rapidly growing product.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, and maintenance of cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Review, refactor, and extend an existing codebase with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Lead API integrations supporting authentication, data synchronization, and real-time updates.
• Implement and optimize mapping, geolocation, and navigation features using platforms such as Google Maps, Mapbox, or OpenStreetMap.
• Integrate third-party location and discovery services including Mapbox, Foursquare, and Yelp.
• Establish and enforce best practices for clean architecture, modular code, testing, and performance optimization.
• Partner closely with UI/UX designers to translate product requirements into intuitive, polished mobile experiences.
• Participate in and lead code reviews, raising overall engineering quality and consistency.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across devices, operating systems, and environments.
• Support and improve deployment workflows across development, staging, and production.

Qualifications

Required:

• Expert knowledge using Python/Django and Ruby
• Expert-level experience with Python/Django and Ruby in production systems.
• 5+ years of professional experience in mobile application development.
• Strong hands-on experience with cross-platform frameworks such as Flutter, React Native, or Xamarin.
• Deep understanding of mobile application architecture, state management, and lifecycle patterns.
• Proven experience working with mapping SDKs, geolocation services, and navigation logic.
• Strong experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, make architectural decisions, and mentor other engineers.
• Excellent debugging, testing, and performance optimization skills.

Preferred:

• Prior experience building navigation, transportation, or real-time data platforms.
• Experience in startup or fast-growth environments requiring speed, ownership, and adaptability.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud-based or DevOps workflows.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible hybrid/remote work options
• Opportunity to work with a team from the beginning.
• A collaborative team focused on real-world impact through smart navigation technology