Flutter Developer

Qualifications
4 Year Degree
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Flutter Developer to focus on enhancing and maintaining our existing Common Sense Media mobile iOS and Android app
The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in mobile app development, with a specific focus on the Flutter framework
Proven experience as a Flutter developer with a strong portfolio of released applications on the Apple App Store and/or Google Play Store
Strong knowledge of Dart programming language
Experience using Flutter's Material Design (Cupertino/iOS-style widgets particularly important)
Knowledge of mobile-specific patterns like lazy loading, caching, and efficient data fetching to make apps faster and more efficient
Experience with APIs, databases, and third-party libraries used in Flutter development
Experience making HTTP requests and parsing JSON data
Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications (firebase_messaging plugin)
Expertise in integrating and managing in-app payment systems
Strong understanding of design principles and interface guidelines
Experience with automated testing frameworks and methodologies
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools
Experience working with source control with Git
Experience working in an Agile environment
Experience with LAMP stack web development, especially in Drupal +/10, is a
Benefits
$140,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary/year
SALARY: $140,000–$160,000
TYPE: Full time, exempt
The chance to work with talented, passionate professionals
A great health and welfare benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401(k)
An organization that offers work/life balance
The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of kids and families!
Responsibilities
Common Sense is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive
This role involves diving into our current app's codebase, understanding its structure, and implementing improvements and updates to enhance the user experience and performance
Typical projects will include integration with third-party libraries and services, in-app payments, cloud messaging and push notifications, personalization features, and various other user experiences
Analyze, improve, and maintain our existing mobile app, developed in Flutter
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including designers, product managers, and backend developers) to define, design, and release new features
Develop user interface components and implement them by following well-known Flutter/Dart workflows and practices
Ensure code quality, organization, and automatization
Work with APIs and outside data sources
Optimize app performance and troubleshoot existing issues
Write clean, readable, and testable code
Stay informed about new trends and technology developments in Flutter and mobile app development
Strong understanding of state management and dependency injections (flutter_bloc and get_it experience a plus)
Experience with declarative, url-based navigation and deeplinks (preferably using go_router)
Job description
Job Details

Job Location

San Francisco - SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Remote Type

Optional Work from Home

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$140,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Engineering

Description

Common Sense is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive. Our ratings, research, and resources reach more than 150 million users worldwide and 1.3 million educators every year. Learn more at commonsense.org.

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Flutter Developer to focus on enhancing and maintaining our existing Common Sense Media mobile iOS and Android app. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in mobile app development, with a specific focus on the Flutter framework. This role involves diving into our current app's codebase, understanding its structure, and implementing improvements and updates to enhance the user experience and performance. Typical projects will include integration with third-party libraries and services, in-app payments, cloud messaging and push notifications, personalization features, and various other user experiences.

LOCATION: San Francisco Bay Area or Remote

REPORTS TO: Senior Engineering Manager

SALARY: $140,000–$160,000

TYPE: Full time, exempt

Responsibilities
• Analyze, improve, and maintain our existing mobile app, developed in Flutter.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including designers, product managers, and backend developers) to define, design, and release new features.
• Develop user interface components and implement them by following well-known Flutter/Dart workflows and practices.
• Ensure code quality, organization, and automatization.
• Work with APIs and outside data sources.
• Optimize app performance and troubleshoot existing issues.
• Write clean, readable, and testable code.
• Stay informed about new trends and technology developments in Flutter and mobile app development.
• Strong understanding of state management and dependency injections (flutter_bloc and get_it experience a plus)
• Experience with declarative, url-based navigation and deeplinks (preferably using go_router)

Position Requirements
• Proven experience as a Flutter developer with a strong portfolio of released applications on the Apple App Store and/or Google Play Store.
• Strong knowledge of Dart programming language.
• Experience using Flutter's Material Design (Cupertino/iOS-style widgets particularly important).
• Knowledge of mobile-specific patterns like lazy loading, caching, and efficient data fetching to make apps faster and more efficient.
• Experience with APIs, databases, and third-party libraries used in Flutter development.
• Experience making HTTP requests and parsing JSON data.
• Familiarity with cloud message APIs and push notifications (firebase_messaging plugin).
• Expertise in integrating and managing in-app payment systems.
• Strong understanding of design principles and interface guidelines.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and methodologies.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Experience working with source control with Git.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Experience with LAMP stack web development, especially in Drupal +/10, is a

Our Benefits
• The chance to work with talented, passionate professionals.
• A great health and welfare benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401(k).
• An organization that offers work/life balance.
• The opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of kids and families!

Common Sense values the diversity of its employees and is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on our values, please visit our statement on .

Common Sense will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. However, job offers are made on the condition that the applicant subsequently passes a criminal background check. If the background check indicates a prior criminal conviction, we will conduct an individualized assessment to determine whether the conviction should result in denial of employment. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.