Introduction:

Very Good Ventures (VGV) is a premier digital design and development agency specializing in high performance engineering and exceptional design. We work with leading brands to deliver innovative, cross-platform digital products that drive business transformation. Our mission is to lead the most influential companies through new digital frontiers and improve the relationship between technology and those that create it, lead it, and experience it.

At VGV, we believe that building very good technology starts with a culture of excellence, collaboration, humility, and openness – and of course, have a very good time while doing it. We place our company values and culture at the forefront of everything we do.

Employees come to work at VGV to solve challenging problems with the newest technology, alongside some of the best talent in the industry, and in a culture that remains steadfastly dedicated to its employees, its community, and its clients.

Type of engagement: Freelance (on site client engagement)

Project duration: 6 months (Nov/24 - March/2025)

Location: Plano, TX

Introduction

Very Good Ventures is a global consultancy that provides clients with elegant solutions using disruptive technologies. At VGV, we believe that building very good technology starts with a culture of excellence, collaboration, humility, and openness – and of course, having a very good time while doing it. We place our company values and culture at the forefront of everything we do.

Rising to prominence as the foremost Flutter experts, VGV is at an exciting stage of growth as we expand our global presence and our range of strategic services. Our mission is to lead the most influential companies through new digital frontiers and improve the relationship between technology and those who create it, manage it, and experience it.

People come to work at VGV to solve challenging problems with the newest technology, alongside some of the best talent in the industry.

Overview

As a freelance, onsite Flutter Engineer, you will play a key role in the success of the development of high-quality mobile applications to meet the needs of our flagship client and their end-users. You will write clean and maintainable code adhering to VGV’s standards, ensure the performance and quality of your applications, and collaborate with many talented unicorns from engineering, design, and product management.

While this is currently a short term contractor role, there may be opportunities for regular, full time employment depending on performance and project needs.

Responsibilities & Expectations

Technical Excellence

Proven professional understanding of fundamental software development concepts, particularly in object-oriented programming (class vs. object, public vs. private methods, unit and widget testing), as well as advanced topics (dependency injection, end-to-end testing, architecture, modularization, database design, REST APIs).
Demonstrated proficiency in developing maintainable and testable codebases, with practical experience in building complex applications.
Experience implementing pixel-perfect user interfaces and custom animations in Flutter.
Proficiency using tools that enhance software development efficiency and quality, such as Git, command line, UNIX commands, and your preferred IDE.
Ability to contribute code across multiple technology stacks, handling both simple and complex tasks.
Skilled in providing effective code reviews to ensure high-quality output.

Reliability

You collaborate with your project’s team to provide detailed status updates of your work.
You complete project tasks in a timely manner.

Effective Collaboration & Communication

Many times, asking the right question is more important than having the right answer!

You can articulate with confidence the different solutions and implementations you provide.
You seek out help when you are blocked.
You offer your support to others in need when you feel confident that you can help.
You partner with the design and product teams to build beautiful apps on time.

Qualifications:

University Degree in Computer Science or related field
At least 4 years of object-oriented software development experience, including experience building complex applications.
At least 2 years of experience working with Flutter, including releasing Flutter applications.
Proven ability to build maintainable and testable code bases with a deep understanding of software engineering best practices.
Experience working with agile methodologies to drive project progress in a collaborative environment.
Strong practical knowledge of advanced software development topics such as dependency injection, end-to-end testing, architecture, and modularization.
Experience implementing pixel-perfect user interfaces and custom animations in Flutter.
Highly collaborative, with a track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and product management.
Proficient with tools such as Git, command line, and UNIX commands, and experience using your preferred IDE.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to effectively interact with project team members and stakeholders.

Nice to have:

Experience with native mobile development (iOS or Android) and/or Firebase with TypeScript.
A GitHub repository showcasing at least one Flutter project, with extra kudos for projects using flutter_bloc and featuring a good set of unit and/or widget tests.
Complete understanding of flutter_bloc and experience with critical third-party products like Firebase, Auth0, AWS, Google Maps, etc.
Baseline or up to 2 years of experience with Rust.

Company Values

Do our best, professional work.
Be collaborative partners.
Scale with standards.
Always be growing.
Be very good.

Very Good Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment, and promoting diversity in our workforce. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives and contributions of each member of our global workforce, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to our success as a company.

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