Senior App Developer
Australia based
Full time

Senior App Developer

Position Summary

The Senior Apps Developer is responsible for delivering high quality technology solutions that support client requirements, the technical direction, quality, reliability and evolution of Janison’s mobile and device-based applications.

In this role you will specialise in the design, development and support of mobile and device-based applications, including native and cross-platform solutions. You will work on applications that operate in high-stakes, time-critical environments, often with device constraints, offline operation, performance considerations, and accessibility requirements.

You will be expected to provide hands-on leadership within the team ,and apply strong engineering judgement to balance user experience, reliability, security, and operational risk across mobile platforms.

We are currently accepting applications from candidates based in Australia.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

Platform Enhancement (Coding):

  • Design, build and maintain mobile and device-based applications (iOS and/or cross-platform) used in large-scale, high-concurrency environments.
  • Develop solutions that account for device performance constraints, OS lifecycle changes, app store requirements, and offline/low-connectivity scenarios
  • Ensure applications are resilient to OS upgrades, device fragmentation, and hardware variability.
  • Review existing/new code and provide constructive feedback to continuously improve team output.
  • Actively ididentify and reduce technical debt in mobile and shared application layers
  • Where appropriate, integrate automation or AI into mobile applications to improve user experience or operational efficiency, applying sound engineering judgement and fallback behaviours.
  • Establish mobile engineering standards, patterns, and reusable frameworks

Sprints :

  • Diagnose and resolve production issues across apps, devices, and backend integrations, including issues related to device-specific behaviours in production environments during large-scale events.
  • Participate in post-incident reviews, contributing to systemic improvements rather than one-off fixes

Stakeholders & Communication:

  • Provide ongoing, timely, clear/concise, proactive and reactive updates to both internal and external stakeholders as needed.
  • Review project communication/ documentation providing constructive feedback to ensure quality.
  • Participate in stakeholder workshops where required.

Team Collaboration:

  • Build team competency by providing guidance, establishing and evolving app development standards, patterns, and shared components.
  • Lead and coach developers on apps/mobile architecture, testing strategies, and performance optimisations.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools to improve code quality, testing, and documentation, while maintaining accountability for all delivered outcomes.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential:

  • Strong experience building native or cross-platform applications
  • Strong understanding of mobile application lifecycles and familiarity with app store release processes, versioning, and deployment strategies
  • Experience diagnosing and resolving production issues in mobile environments
  • Experience integrating mobile applications with backend APIs and web platforms, including authentication, and versioned APIs
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a willingness to mentor and coach team members

Desirable:

  • Experience building applications that support offline usage, synchronisation, and intermittent connectivity
  • Experience with mobile testing strategies (device testing, automation, performance profiling)
  • Experience integrating AI-enabled capabilities into mobile or device-based applications
  • Experience with .NET MAUI (Microsoft’s Multi-platform App UI)

 

Next Steps

If you are looking for an organisation that will support your growth, provide you with the flexibility you need and are looking for a greater purpose to exercise your skills, then please submit your application. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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About Janison

Janison exists to transform the way people learn. Our team of educators, technologists and change agents empower teachers, students, accreditation bodies and governments to achieve meaningful educational outcomes by measuring knowledge and progress.

Founded 25 years ago, we are an Australian-owned edtech pioneer delivering more than 6.5 million assessments annually in 117 countries. Our technology supports our commitment to equity and accessibility for all.

Why Janison?

As a finalist in the 2023 Wrk+ Great Place to Work Awards, we are delighted to offer you a fun and inclusive workplace environment, plus:

  • Access to our Employee Share Ownership Program. We will match your shares of up to $2,000 per year
  • A 5th week of annual leave (conditions apply) and a day off on your birthday
  • Parental leave benefit including paid leave, continued Super contributions and more
  • A day off each year to volunteer with a community-based organisation dear to your heart
  • Annual pay review and bonus program
  • A focus on virtual engagement and inclusivity to support our distributed workforce across the globe
  • A focus on development and upskilling opportunities (if that’s what you’re after)

For a glimpse into Janison’s culture and to see our regular employee updates, follow our channel on LinkedIn. We’d love for you to be part of our community!

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