Come shape the future of education with us.
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 260+ passionate professionals, our all-in-one school management platform is redefining how education communities connect, communicate, and operate.
We’re now looking for an iOS App Engineer who’s passionate about delivering elegant, performant, and impactful experiences to education communities on the go.
About the Role
As an iOS App Engineer, you’ll play a crucial role in evolving our iOS application, enhancing its architecture, performance, and usability while keeping the user’s needs at the core of every decision.
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.
You will also:
* Build, maintain, and optimise new and existing features in our iOS application using modern iOS frameworks and tooling.
* Collaborate with design and product teams to create seamless, intuitive, and accessible mobile experiences.
* Improve app speed, stability, and responsiveness, ensuring a smooth experience across a wide range of devices and user contexts.
* Contribute to app architecture decisions, advocate for clean, modular code, and participate in rigorous code reviews and testing practices.
* Experiment with new technologies, advocate for process improvements, and help grow the mobile engineering culture within Compass.
Requirements
About You
We are looking for someone with:
* 3+ years of professional experience developing iOS applications with a strong understanding in React, React Native, TypeScript, MVC and WCF.
* Knowledge of native Android/iOS, C# and Java development is an advantage.
* Knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services.
* Familiarity of micro-frontend architecture with exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
* Experience working with databases such as SQL/No SQL and MongoDB.
* Proficiency in integration and unit testing.
* An interest in user feedback, accessibility and usability in app design.
* Strong communication and collaboration abilities. You can articulate complex technical concepts clearly and work effectively within a team.
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a cohesive team environment.
Benefits
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 - 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.
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.
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