Senior Developer

2 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada smallthing Full time $100,000 - $150,000 per year

What matters to you?

Each day we consume. And every piece of consumption is a set of choices. choices about quality, cost, efficiency - and so on.

The sum of those choices has an impact.
Consequences
. For the planet, for us, for other people, and for the species we share the planet with.

smallthing
is a fully funded tech startup based in downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia.

We exist to help people better understand the purchasing choices they make — and to improve those consequences. We're doing this through an app launching in
Spring 2026
, initially serving the Canadian market before expanding into the UK and US.

Ahead of our launch, we're recruiting several new team members for an immediate start, including:

Senior Software Developer (iOS) — Halifax, NS

About the Role

We're looking for a
Senior Software Developer
to take ownership of our iOS application and help shape the future of our development process. You'll play a key role in building, maintaining, and enhancing the app — ensuring every feature aligns with our mission to promote ethical consumption.

We're seeking someone who can
proactively lead product development
and ultimately grow into a
leadership role
, guiding a small team of developers.

Starting Base Salary:
$100,000 per annum

Additional Compensation:
Share option scheme

Benefits:
Flexible/hybrid work, health insurance, pension

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain the app:
    Develop, optimize, and maintain our iOS application to meet customer and internal requirements, ensuring a smooth, mission-aligned user experience.
  • Database management:
    Share responsibility for the production database (
    CloudKit
    and
    Core Data
    ) alongside the CEO, maintaining data integrity and performance in the absence of a dedicated database resource.
  • Implement AI features:
    Collaborate with the data team to integrate practical AI solutions that enhance data acquisition and user experience.
  • Web service integration:
    Create and maintain APIs or web service connections to support key app features such as barcode scanning and third-party database integrations.
  • Contribute to development vision:
    Help shape and continuously improve the development process, balancing rapid iteration with quality and long-term maintainability.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience building and shipping iOS apps using
    Xcode
    ,
    Swift
    ,
    Core Data
    , and
    CloudKit
    .
  • Familiarity with
    AI-assisted development tools
    (e.g., ChatGPT) and a practical mindset about their pros and cons.
  • Understanding of
    fast iteration cycles
    and the ability to balance speed with stability and quality.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional settings with product, design, and data teams.
  • A passion for
    ethical technology
    and building tools that make a positive impact.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with
    RESTful APIs
    and backend web service integration.
  • Prior experience in
    small or early-stage product environments
    where developers take broad ownership.
  • Familiarity with
    data ethics
    , sustainable tech, or consumer transparency tools.

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