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As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for mobile app developer in Alberta is $92,222.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $73,500.00 and $110,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Mobile App Developers often encounter challenges when developing cross-platform applications, such as ensuring consistent user experiences across different devices and operating systems. Managing varying hardware capabilities, screen sizes, and OS-specific behaviors can require extra testing and fine-tuning. Additionally, integrating with native features or third-party services may demand creative problem-solving to maintain performance and functionality. Collaboration with designers and QA teams is essential to address these challenges and deliver high-quality apps.

What is a mobile app developer?

Mobile app developers are professionals who design, build, and maintain applications for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. They use programming languages like Java, Swift, or Kotlin to create apps for platforms such as iOS and Android. These developers work closely with designers and other team members to ensure the app is user-friendly, functional, and meets client or business requirements. Their responsibilities also include testing and updating apps to fix bugs and add new features.

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To thrive as a Mobile App Developer, you need strong programming skills in languages such as Java, Kotlin, Swift, or Flutter, supported by a relevant degree or equivalent experience. Familiarity with development environments like Android Studio or Xcode, along with knowledge of APIs and app deployment processes, is typically required. Creativity, problem-solving, and effective communication help developers interpret user needs and collaborate with designers or stakeholders. These competencies ensure the creation of high-quality, user-friendly apps that meet business objectives and industry standards.
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Infographic showing various Mobile App Developer job openings in Alberta as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 48% Full Time, 44% Part Time, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,222 per year, or $44.3 per hour.

Senior React Native Developer (Remote)

Rivalry

Edmonton, AB • Remote

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Description
Reporting to: CTO
Working closely with: Engineering and Product
Seniority: Senior/Lead

TL/DR:
We are looking to add a highly skilled and experienced React Native developer to our team. You will help build and launch our new mobile app on Android and iOS platforms. You will work alongside both experienced and intermediate developers, and will be asked to collaborate with others as well as lead projects yourself. 

The nitty-gritty:
  • Leading by example, where you can report back to the CTO
  • Brainstorming sessions where you will contribute ideas to future features
  • Sprint Planning, where you will break down large epics into smaller actionable tasks with details
  • Code Reviews, providing feedback and direction to others
  • Pair Programming over Tuple, providing support to team members
  • Prototyping concepts as a part of idea exploration

Your stats:
  • 5+ years of engineering experience in the software industry as an developer/architect/engineer with a distinguished track record of delivering on technically demanding projects.
  • 3+ years of experience implementing React Native mobile applications
  • Experience in working with React Native with and without Expo
  • Strong Knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) / TypeScript
  • Strong understanding of inner workings of JavaScript frameworks and building modern web applications
  • Experience with React Native best practices 
  • Experience adding and debugging 3rd party Native SDK and a plus if you have contributed to any
  • Experience with security best practices in mobile development 
  • Understanding of testing principles for mobile development 
  • Responsive design concepts, with a focus on mobile 

Bonus Points:
  • Experience with CI/CD for Mobile 
  • Google Play/Apple store knowledge
  • Native iOS/Android experience (Java, Kotlin, Swift, etc.) 
  • Vue or React JS (Our frontend web development team codes in vue only)
  • Knowledge of Nuxt.js/Next.js 
  • NodeJS and Server Side Rendering concepts
  • Creating functional user interfaces from theoretical discussion or wireframes
  • Frontend Asset Optimization (SVGs, image compression, minimal DOM depth)
  • Frontend Tooling (webpack, eslint, prettier, etc)
  • Testing your work (browser testing, unit tests, storybook, etc)
  • Any design experience 

Our Stats
  • We offer a competitive salary and total rewards package.
  • A chance to work in one of the most exciting and rapidly growing industries
  • Work with an extremely talented team who share a love for video games and esports on truly innovative projects.
  • See your performance in real time, be part of a supportive team with a focus on training, coaching and continual improvement, and benefit from yearly salary reviews
  • Remote and flexible working arrangements.
  • Open Paid Vacation. 
  • Free video games! Every Rivalry employee gets a monthly stipend.
  • + more!