Senior React Native Developer

Join us to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians
At Neo, we're on a mission to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. Life at a rapidly scaling tech startup isn't for everyone. It's complex, fast-paced, high-pressure, but also incredibly fulfilling. Since its founding in 2019, Neo has gained incredible traction and is one of the fastest-growing fintech companies in Canada.

• 1 on Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 for 2023, 2024, and 2025 — the first company ever to achieve a three-peat at the top
  
• 1 Fastest Growing Company in Canada for 2024 by Globe & Mail
  
• Top-ranked mobile apps and credit cards
• Team of 500+ people
• 1M+ customers
• 10K+ retail partners

The Role
Neo Financial is looking for a
Senior React Native Developer
to join our mobile team in
Calgary
.

As a Senior Developer, you'll lead development on our cross-platform mobile applications that power the Neo customer experience. You'll tackle complex product challenges, mentor other developers, and help shape the future of our mobile architecture. Our mobile stack is built on
React Native, TypeScript, GraphQL
, and native integrations where performance or access to device capabilities requires it.

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features, optimize performance, and ensure a seamless and delightful mobile experience. We're also accelerating our development velocity using tools like
GitHub Copilot
,
Cursor
, and internal
AI agents
—and you'll be part of shaping how we build with AI.

What You'll Be Doing

• Take technical ownership of core areas in our React Native codebase across iOS and Android
• Design and build scalable, performant, and elegant mobile features in TypeScript and React Native
• Lead technical direction for major initiatives, ensuring architectural consistency and performance across platforms
• Write high-quality, testable code and enforce rigorous standards through code reviews
• Help evolve and maintain our design system and component libraries for mobile
• Work closely with backend engineers, designers, and product managers to bring features to life
• Guide adoption of mobile-specific testing practices including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing (e.g. Jest, Detox)
• Analyze and optimize performance using profiling tools and real-world telemetry
• Mentor intermediate and junior developers, sharing knowledge and encouraging continuous improvement
• Push forward mobile CI/CD best practices with tools like EAS, Fastlane, or Bitrise

Who We Are Looking For

• Expert in React Native and TypeScript, with a deep understanding of cross-platform development nuances
• Proven experience building and scaling complex mobile apps for both iOS and Android, ideally in a high-growth environment
• Strong grasp of mobile performance optimization, debugging tools, and native module integration when needed (Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin, or Java)
• Solid experience working with GraphQL APIs and managing client-side state
• Bonus for experience with Expo (including EAS build and deploy), or managing hybrid codebases
• Strong understanding of design systems, mobile accessibility, and scalable architecture patterns (e.g. monorepos, modularization)
• Familiarity with observability tools like Sentry, Datadog, or Firebase Performance Monitoring
• Experience mentoring other developers and working across teams on large-scale product development
• Passion for AI-assisted development and interest in how it can accelerate engineering work
• 6+ years of professional software development experience, with significant time spent on mobile
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada and willing to relocate to Calgary — relocation packages and reimbursements are available.

Working At Neo
The people who thrive at Neo are resourceful, growth-oriented, and driven to win. We hold ourselves to high standards because we're on a mission that matters: to build a more rewarding financial future for all Canadians. As individuals and as a team, we constantly challenge ourselves and each other to raise the bar and deliver exceptional experiences for our customers. Our commitment to customer success drives everything we do, from building world-class products to providing exceptional support at every step of their journey. If this resonates with you, keep reading.

We trust, respect, and support each other. This means honest conversations, constructive input, and empowering each other to move fast and think big. You'll be surrounded by people who push you to be your best. We primarily collaborate in person across our Calgary, Winnipeg, and Toronto offices, where ideas move quickly and teams build momentum together. As we continue to scale and evolve, we're looking for builders, innovators, and problem solvers who thrive on challenge–people who would rather blaze a trail through uncertainty than follow a well-paved path.

All team members have a stake in Neo's success and earn meaningful equity through stock options. This ownership mindset is at the heart of everything we do — when Neo grows, we all grow. If you've heard that Neo employees work hard, it's true. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering on our commitments to our customers, partners, and each other. Working at Neo means taking ownership of your work and driving results, knowing that your contributions directly impact the company's success.

Apply With Us
We believe in equal opportunity and are committed to creating an inclusive climate where everyone can thrive. Customers trust us with their finances, so successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check and a credit check.

By continuing with your application, you agree to the Candidate Privacy Notice, which guides how we process your personal information for the purpose of your application.

Neo Financial leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to reinforce our candidate evaluation process, including the initial assessment of applications and screening of candidates. These tools support our recruitment team; however, all final hiring decisions are made by humans and are not based exclusively on automated processing. If you require further information regarding our data processing practices, please contact us.

We are hiring for an open, vacant position.