Software Engineer II (Mobile Engineer)

At Aspire, we’re more than just a FinTech company—we’re the leading all-in-one financial operating system built to empower the world’s innovators and entrepreneurs. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance, empowering startups and businesses to realise their full potential.

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as Visa and Wise and empowered more than 50,000 businesses using our suite of products.

Aspire has consistently been recognized for excellence, earning Best Employer and Startup of the Year by the Asia FinTech Awards in 2022 and 2023, ranked as LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore, and listed on CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech in 2023 and 2024.

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds.

Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the fintech space! 

About the Role:

We're seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Mobile/Frontend Engineer to join our dynamic fintech team. You'll play a crucial role in building and maintaining our flagship mobile applications using React Native, building the great fintech product that is experiencing rapid worldwide growth. Additionally, you'll contribute to our web application development using Vue.js, demonstrating your adaptability and broad frontend expertise.

This role demands a strong understanding of modern JavaScript and TypeScript, a keen eye for high-fidelity UI development with CSS, and a commitment to robust unit testing. You'll work closely with backend engineers and product managers to deliver exceptional user experiences.

What You'll Do:

Mobile Development (React Native):

• Build and maintain high-performance, pixel-perfect mobile UIs across iOS and Android.
• Leverage native APIs for seamless platform integrations.
• Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks and bugs.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate REST APIs.

Web Development (Vue.js):

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of our web applications using Vue.js.
• Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to learn and apply new technologies.

General Frontend Excellence:

• Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Implement high-fidelity UIs using advanced CSS techniques.
• Write and execute comprehensive unit and integration tests.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend development trends and best practices.
• Lead the entire web application development life cycle right from concept stage to delivery and post launch support.
• Coordinate with co-developers, keep project managers well informed of the development effort's status, and act as a liaison between development staff and the project manager.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work effectively in an agile environment.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience: 3-6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Mobile Expertise: Proven experience building and deploying mobile applications using React Native for both iOS and Android. Experience with Expo and Firebase is a plus.
• Frontend Proficiency: Deep understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and modern frontend frameworks. Experience with Redux and Redux Saga is a plus.
• Web Frameworks: Solid experience with React Native and a demonstrable willingness to learn and work with Vue.js.
• UI/CSS: Strong skills in creating high-fidelity UIs using CSS and related technologies.
• API Integration: Experience working with REST APIs and understanding of the document request model.
• Testing: Expertise in writing and executing unit and integration tests.
• Code Quality: Strong focus on code quality, best practices, and code reviews.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git.
• Agile: Experience working in agile development environments.
• Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Education: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Startup/Tech Experience: Experience working in startups or fast-paced tech companies is a plus.

What we offer

• Uncapped flexible annual leave.
• Hybrid work arrangement. 
• Training subsidy for your professional growth.
• Wellness benefit.
• Team bonding budget to foster collaboration and sense of belonging.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere (for up to 90 days per annum).
• Culture is Key: We always strive to cultivate a special culture that brings special talents together - You can learn more about our culture on our careers site and LinkedIn Life page.
  

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws. 

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