WHO WE ARE

Trusted by 700+ institutions to build communities and drive retention, Ready Education is the leading mobile student engagement platform (7 million active users) on a mission to improve student success in higher education worldwide.
As one new SaaS company, formed in 2021 from StuComm (NL), Collabco (UK), and Ready Education (NA), we’ve entered a period of aggressive growth. The opportunity to work on a new global software platform makes it an exciting time to join in.

ROLE PURPOSE

As the Senior Software Engineer at Ready Education, you will hold a pivotal role in conceptualizing, crafting, and sustaining our cutting-edge flagship mobile application. Collaborating seamlessly with our design, product, and backend teams, you will drive the delivery of unparalleled user experiences. Your role involves ensuring application performance, quality, and responsiveness while upholding the technical excellence of the app.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help facilitate the complete lifecycle of the CampusGroups mobile application, utilizing React Native for both iOS and Android platforms.
• Interpret product requirements and collaborate closely with designers and product managers to translate concepts into technical specifications and successful implementations.
• Play an active part in architectural deliberations, injecting innovative insights, and influencing technical directions that elevate the mobile app.
• Fine-tune application performance, troubleshoot bottlenecks, and guarantee responsiveness across diverse devices and screen sizes.
• Champion unit and integration testing to ensure robustness, maintainability, and code quality.
• Remain attuned to industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices, consistently refining the mobile development process.
• Work collaboratively with backend engineers to architect seamless API integrations, preserving the app’s seamless functionality.
• Embrace agile methodologies, contribute to sprint planning, and adhere to timelines for delivering top-notch outcomes

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated track record 4 years of creating and deploying mobile apps using React Native, primarily for iOS and Android.
• Act as a technical mentor, empowering junior engineers by facilitating code reviews, sharing best practices, and fostering their growth.
• Strong knowledge with architecture and implementation of native Android or/and iOS apps, experience with full mobile development life cycle.
• Profound expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and related frameworks and libraries.
• Sound grasp of mobile UI/UX design principles and adherence to best practices.
• Familiarity with Git for version control and experience working in agile development environments.
• Adept problem solver with a history of delivering quality code and solutions.
• Effective communicator who collaborates seamlessly within cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in working with junior engineers and providing technical leadership is advantageous.
  This role is an opportunity to take ownership, grow your skills, and drive meaningful change. If you’re looking for a role where you set the bar for success, we’d love to hear from you!