Build software used every day on farms around the world.
At VAS, we're building technology that helps dairy producers operate more
efficiently, make better decisions, and feed a growing world. Our FeedComp
platform is a mission-critical mobile application used in real-world
environments where reliability matters, whether users are online or working in
areas with limited connectivity.
We're looking for a Senior Mobile Software Developer to help modernize and
evolve our React Native application into a best-in-class mobile platform. This
is an opportunity to solve challenging engineering problems involving
offline-first architecture, Bluetooth device integration, synchronization,
scalability, and performance while helping shape the long-term technical
direction of the product. This role is remote within the US, with preference for
candidates located in the Upper Midwest.
Why You'll Love This Role
This is more than building mobile screens. You'll solve complex engineering
challenges that directly impact customers around the world.
In this role, you'll:
Modernize a large-scale production React Native application
Design reliable offline-first mobile experiences
Build Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) integrations with connected devices
Improve application performance, synchronization, and reliability
Influence architecture and engineering standards
Mentor other developers and provide technical leadership
Work directly with customers to understand real-world workflows and build
solutions that make a difference
What You'll Do
Design, develop, test, and maintain React Native application features
Build reliable mobile experiences that perform seamlessly online and offline
Design and improve local data storage and synchronization capabilities
Contribute to application architecture, scalability, and long-term technical
direction
Collaborate with Product, UX, QA, and Engineering to deliver high-quality
solutions
Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers
Continuously improve engineering practices, code quality, and team
effectiveness
Occasionally visit customer farms to better understand user workflows and
identify opportunities for innovation
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
6+ years of professional mobile application development experience, including
strong expertise with React Native
Experience designing and building scalable, maintainable mobile applications
using sound software architecture and engineering best practices
Experience developing applications that support intermittent or offline
connectivity, including local databases and mobile synchronization strategies
Experience integrating Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) or similar hardware/device
communication into mobile applications
Native Android or iOS development experience is a plus
Experience working in Agile software development environments using Jira,
Gitflow, and modern CI/CD practices
Demonstrated ability to mentor developers, lead technical initiatives, and
collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
Interest in learning about agriculture and leveraging technology to improve
farm operations
This role requires up to 10% travel, including occasional visits to customer
dairy farms
Why VAS?
At VAS, you'll join a collaborative engineering team with the agility of a small
software company and the stability and global reach of URUS. We believe great
software comes from curious people who enjoy solving difficult problems,
learning from customers, and continuously improving how they build.
Your work won't disappear into the background. You'll build technology used
every day by customers around the world while solving meaningful technical
challenges with modern mobile engineering practices.
For the past 40 years we’ve woken up each day to support those that never stop
feeding the world – and we have no plans to quit. We set the standard for farm
management solutions and fix our eyes on raising the bar to meet the next
generation of expectations.
Our software and information solutions help collect and connect a farm's data –
from herd management to feed performance, tracking and more. These insights are
a source of truth, empowering producers and their trusted advisors to make
profit-driven and sustainable management decisions.
Whether near or far, large or small, VAS is at the heart of your dairy.
VAS has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of
companies. As a holding company with cooperative and private ownership, URUS is
a family of businesses at the heart of the dairy and beef industry – Alta
Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL,
Trans Ova Genetics and VAS. Each organization has its unique identity,
products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge
dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services to maximize
conceptions, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of
progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines
reach their full genetic potential. URUS has 9 brands in 17 retail countries and
employs nearly 2,800 people globally.