Job descriptionAbout the Opportunity

We are developing a new consumer mobile application in the location-based discovery and social content space.

The product is focused on helping users discover places, experiences, and relevant content through an intuitive mobile experience that combines maps, user interaction, and personalized recommendations.

This is an early-stage opportunity to join the development of a new mobile product and gain hands-on experience building an application from the ground up.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated junior mobile app developer to support the development of the initial version of the application.

This role is ideal for someone with strong technical fundamentals, a willingness to learn, and an interest in mobile apps, location-based technology, consumer products, and user-focused design.

The junior developer will work closely with senior technical leadership and assist with frontend, backend, testing, and feature development tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of the mobile application
• Build and maintain app features based on product requirements
• Support implementation of core features including:
• User authentication and account management
• User profiles
• Location-based discovery features
• Map and place-based functionality
• Content posting and interaction features
• Personalized content delivery
• Notifications
• User engagement functionality
• Moderation and reporting tools
• Test, debug, and improve application performance
• Collaborate with senior developers on implementation and technical decisions
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Participate in product discussions and contribute ideas
• Learn and follow best practices for mobile app development, backend development, and code quality

Qualifications

• Some experience building mobile applications, either professionally, academically, or through personal projects
• Basic understanding of mobile app development
• Familiarity with frontend and backend development concepts
• Ability to write clean and organized code
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and take feedback
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Interest in building consumer-facing mobile products
• Interest in location-based, map-based, social, or content-driven applications

Preferred Experience

• Experience with React Native, Flutter, Swift, Kotlin, or similar mobile technologies
• Basic backend development experience
• Experience working with APIs, databases, or cloud services
• Experience with maps, geolocation, or location-based features
• Personal, school, freelance, or portfolio projects involving mobile applications
• Understanding of Git and basic development workflows
• Interest in social, content-driven, or user-generated content platforms

Application

• Please include:
• Links to apps, projects, GitHub, portfolio, or school work
• Your tech stack
• Availability
• A short description of your role in any projects you submit

Candidates with live or shipped applications are preferred, but strong personal, academic, freelance, or portfolio projects will also be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Work Location: In person

Pay: $25.00-$30.00 per hour

Work Location: In person