Mobile Software Engineer

At Compass, we're on a mission to transform the school day for everyone. From staff and students to families and administrators, we build smart, seamless technology that empowers people to focus on what really matters: learning, growing, and thriving.

That mission has fuelled our growth into a global scale-up, now supporting over 5,000 schools across 3 countries. Backed by a team of 270+ passionate professionals, our all-in-one school management platform is redefining how education communities connect, communicate, and operate.

We're now looking for a Mobile Software Engineer to join our team

About the Role

As a Mobile Software Engineer at Compass, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining the mobile applications used by thousands of students, teachers, and parents around the world. You'll contribute to building secure, scalable, and high-performance mobile software that delivers a seamless user experience across iOS and Android platforms.

The Mobile Application team owns the mobile version of most of our modules, meaning there is a lot of variation in the day to day responsibilities and delivery.

At Compass, you will:

• Design, develop and maintain secure, scalable software that's used by thousands of students, parents and teachers throughout the world.
• Inspire quality and best practices by championing software craftsmanship, clean code, and pair programming.
• Analyse problems to uncover hidden complexities and design solutions that balance technical feasibility with business value.
• Communicate ideas clearly and constructively, providing insight in a digestible, actionable format for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Actively participate in sprint planning, technical design sessions, and retrospectives with well-prepared ideas and evidence-based input.
• Stay current with modern frameworks, tools, and practices, applying new learnings to improve the product and development process.
• Reflect regularly on personal growth areas and pursue learning that advances team and organisational goals.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers and engineers to understand customer needs and ensure software solutions align with desired outcomes.

What you'll need to succeed

At Compass, we are always on the lookout for individuals who are able to bring a high level of energy and a positive and can-do attitude to our company. If you are someone who is passionate about coding and loves keeping up to date with new technologies - then we want to speak with you

Must-Have Experience

• 4+ years of hands-on experience building mobile apps with React Native (TypeScript) and React.
• Strong understanding of state management frameworks (we use Redux).
• Proven experience with automated testing using Jest and React Native Testing Library, with a focus on maintainable and reliable test coverage.
• Demonstrated ability in performance optimisation, profiling, and improving app responsiveness and stability across devices.
• Hands-on experience with mobile build and release processes.
• Passion for creating high-quality, performant mobile applications that improve user experience.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team.
• A growth mindset to continuously learn, share knowledge, and improve practices. 
• Detail-oriented, organised, and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Exposure to Native Android (Kotlin/Java) and/or iOS (Swift/Objective-C) development experience.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and mobile automation tools such as Fastlane, GitHub Actions, or Bitrise.
• Exposure to AWS and cloud-based mobile delivery workflows.

What's in it for you?

• We come together with our unique strengths to work towards a common purpose - shaping the future of education. When you join our team, you will collaborate with individuals who are passionate, driven, and open to embracing change in a fast-paced environment.
• A flexible working environment - our teams work 3 days from our office in Melbourne.
• Learning & Development opportunities & PD budget - we want you to grow and get the most out of your role
• 24/7 access to our Employment Assistance Program (EAP) through the means of face-to-face, livechat and phone support.
• Access to our Parental Leave Program for both primary and secondary carers.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where you'll be valued and heard.

It is a really exciting time to join Compass. We are growing and are looking for ambitious individuals who want to grow alongside us.

Compass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Prior To Commencing Employment, You Require:

• a valid Employee Working With Children Check
• a satisfactory National Police Check
• verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, eg citizenship, passport, or birth certificate

Ready to make a difference?

Apply today and help us empower schools to focus on what matters most: teaching and learning.

Find out more about Compass on our website - https://www.compass.education/.