At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mobile development and manage a team while coding impactful software.
- Company: Proxxi, a life-saving tech company focused on frontline worker safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, equity options, unlimited vacation, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth and mentorship.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in worker safety with innovative technology.
- Qualifications: 7+ years of development experience, strong mobile and back-end skills.
The predicted salary is between 135000 - 165000 $ per year.
Proxxi builds life-saving technology for the world's most dangerous jobs. Our flagship product, the Voltage wearable, protects thousands of frontline workers from electrical hazards — and recently won Best Product at the 2025 IEEE Electrical Safety Workshop. We're scaling fast, bringing new safety technologies to market across construction, manufacturing, and utilities.
This is a maker-leader role — 75% high-impact coding, 25% technical leadership. You'll own our mobile and back-end platform, set the technical direction for the team, and directly manage and mentor three developers. Our CTO currently fills this role; this hire frees them to focus on hardware, firmware, and strategic growth.
You are not a manager who used to code. You are a strong developer who also leads — and leads by example.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead mobile development across iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin), setting quality and architectural standards.
- Own back-end infrastructure: API design, cloud architecture, DevOps practices, and reliability.
- Manage and grow two developers — setting clear direction, conducting code reviews, and actively mentoring.
- Collaborate directly with our CTO on architectural decisions across the full stack.
- Identify technical risk early and drive solutions that balance speed and long-term quality.
- Establish and enforce engineering best practices across the team.
TECH STACK
- Front-end: React, TypeScript
- Internal tools: Retool, Python
WHAT YOU BRING
- 7+ years of development experience, with meaningful time in mobile (iOS or Android) and back-end/cloud work.
- Strong hands-on experience with Swift or Kotlin — you write production mobile code, not just oversee it.
- Solid back-end and DevOps chops: Node.js, TypeScript, AWS, CI/CD, containerization.
- Experience leading or mentoring developers — not just technically, but as a people-grower.
- High autonomy, high accountability. You identify problems before they're problems. You communicate clearly and write code that others can learn from.
Bonus points:
- Experience with real-time event-driven systems (Pulsar, Pinot, or similar).
- Familiarity with IoT, industrial hardware, or connected device ecosystems.
- Data privacy, security, or GDPR experience.
WHAT WE OFFER
- $180,000–$240,000 CAD commensurate with demonstrated performance
- ESOP: up to 0.5% equity
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Unlimited responsible vacation
- Remote-friendly
- Relocation to Canada supported for the right candidate
Senior Developer & Tech Lead in Vancouver employer: Proxxi
Proxxi is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Gastown area of Vancouver, BC, offering a unique opportunity to work on life-saving technology that protects frontline workers. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, employees enjoy a hybrid work environment, comprehensive health benefits, and unlimited responsible vacation, fostering a healthy work-life balance. The company prioritizes employee growth through mentorship and leadership opportunities, making it an ideal place for passionate developers looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
