Senior Mobile Engineer (React Native/Typescript)

About DataCamp

There is incredible power in data and AI—but only if you know what to do with it. DataCamp teaches companies and individuals the skills to work with data and AI in the real world. Our mission is to democratize data and AI skills for everyone! 

Companies and teams of every size use DataCamp to close their skill gaps and make better data-driven decisions. We work with over:

• 4000+ companies
• 3000+ academic organizations
• 12+ million DataCamp learners

And a global learning community spread across 180+ countries.

At DataCamp, we believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality education and data and AI skill development for a more secure future. From our first-class courses, projects, code-alongs, certification programs, and DataLab—we are an all-in-one platform on a mission to democratize data and AI education for all.

About the role

We are looking for a talented Senior Mobile Engineer to help us build the best app to learn data science on the planet. Working on the mobile app team is an incredible occasion to impact DataCamp's mission to democratize data science education. More people are learning on mobile devices than ever before, and we have a massive opportunity to build a mobile experience that will increase access and our platform's efficacy for learners worldwide. 

Excited about playing a critical role in contributing to the mobile product's technical direction and expanding the mobile learning experience? Find out more about the role below and apply to join our team!

About you

At DataCamp, we seek individuals who embody our core values of data-driven decision-making, action, transparency, ownership, and customer focus. You thrive in a fast-paced, high-performing environment and are driven by a passion for making a meaningful impact. You're adaptable, embracing change and ambiguity with enthusiasm. Your initiative and entrepreneurial spirit push you beyond just meeting targets—you aim to understand the "why" behind our goals and take ownership to drive the business forward. You’re a collaborative team player who values transparency and always seeks to improve and innovate. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Help us build the best mobile application to learn and teach Data Science and AI.
• Contribute a significant stake to the technical direction of the mobile app product
• Work with the latest front and backend technologies to solve challenging problems.
• Improve existing learning features and build new ones from the ground up.
• Take ownership of several components in our microservices architecture.
• Interact closely with team members to build things that scale.
• Inspire and grow the engineers around you through support, coaching, and mentoring

Qualifications

• You have 5+ years of mobile development experience and applications launched successfully using technologies like React Native, GraphQL and NodeJS
• You have an intuitive understanding of common performance problems in mobile applications, such as excessive rerendering, dropped frames, and memory leaks
• You have ideas on creating a robust release strategy with technologies such as CodePush, incremental rollouts, and release health monitoring
• You know how to build an awesome mobile CI pipeline with automated releases and end-to-end testing
• You have experience with rolling up your sleeves and writing Swift/Objective-C or Java/Kotlin when required
• You have practical experience with strongly-typed languages such as Flow or TypeScript.
• You are a team player with excellent collaboration skills.
• You have a pragmatic approach to solving problems and a results-oriented mindset
• You are interested in data science and education.

Why Datacamp? 

Joining DataCamp means becoming part of a dynamic, creative, and international start-up. Here are just a few of the reasons why you’ll love being on our team:

• Exciting challenges: Face new technical challenges daily, keeping your work engaging and rewarding.
• Competitive compensation: We offer a competitive salary with attractive benefits.
• Flexibility: Benefit from flexible working hours because the future is flexible! 
• Continuous learning: Access a yearly learning budget for conferences & training to support your professional growth.
• Global retreats: Participate in international company retreats, fostering a global team spirit.
• Equipment: Yearly refreshment of your IT Equipment budget for your home working setup.
• Amazing team: Collaborate with a truly exceptional team—seriously, we’re awesome!

Our competitive compensation package offers additional benefits. On top of your salary you will also receive extra legal benefits such as best-in-class medical insurance including dental and vision. Depending on your location additional benefits might be available to you.

At DataCamp, we value diverse experiences and perspectives. If you’re excited about this role but don't meet every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We believe skills can be developed and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Your unique talents and perspectives are what make our team great!