Software Engineer - Mobile App Developer
Gallagher Group Limited · Melbourne, Australia · full time · April 21, 2026
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Why This Role Is Different
Our mobile application is the primary way customers interact with eShepherd technology in the field. As a key member of our engineering team, you'll develop features that help farmers manage livestock remotely, monitor performance, and make informed decisions wherever they are.
You'll work on meaningful technical challenges including connected devices, geospatial experiences, real-time data, and low-connectivity environments, collaborating closely with Product, Cloud, Hardware and Firmware teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.
This is a hands-on role where you'll have the opportunity to take ownership, contribute ideas, grow your technical capability, and see your work used by customers every day.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Software Engineer - Mobile App Developer, you'll contribute to the design, development and enhancement of our React Native application across iOS and Android.
You'll:
- Design, build and maintain mobile application features
- Develop high-quality, scalable and maintainable code
- Collaborate closely with Product, Cloud, Firmware and Hardware teams
- Improve application performance, reliability and user experience
- Integrate with cloud services, APIs and connected devices
- Contribute to technical decisions and continuous improvement initiatives
- Solve challenges associated with remote and low-connectivity environments
- Take ownership of features from concept through to release
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who enjoys building products that solve real-world problems and takes pride in delivering quality software.
You'll thrive in this role if you're curious, collaborative, enjoy learning, and are motivated by seeing the direct impact of your work.
Bonus Points For
- Firebase experience
- Mapping, geospatial or location-based services
- Bluetooth or IoT-connected devices
- Mobile CI/CD and deployment pipelines
- Cloud platform exposure
- Experience working on connected products or hardware-enabled solutions
What's In It For You?
- Build technology that delivers real-world impact for customers
- Work alongside experienced engineers across mobile, cloud, hardware and firmware
- Gain exposure to a globally growing technology platform
- Modern Melbourne office and collaborative team environment
- Career development opportunities as eShepherd continues to scale
- The backing, resources and stability of Gallagher combined with the pace of a technology business
Build Technology Changing the Future of Farming
At eShepherd, we're redefining how livestock is managed through industry-leading virtual fencing technology.
Combining connected devices, cloud platforms, and mobile applications, our solution helps farmers improve productivity, animal welfare, and environmental outcomes. As part of Gallagher, a global leader in animal management and security solutions, we combine the innovation and agility of a growing technology business with the backing, stability, and resources of a world-class organisation.
We're looking for a Software Engineer - Mobile App Developer to help shape and grow the mobile experience at the heart of our platform.
Ideally, You'll Bring
- 2+ years' experience in software or mobile application development
- Commercial experience with React Native
- Strong JavaScript and/or TypeScript skills
- Understanding of iOS and Android mobile development principles
- Experience delivering software features in production environments
- Experience working with REST APIs
- Familiarity with Git and Agile development practices
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Full working rights in Australia
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're excited by mobile development, enjoy solving practical problems, and want to help shape technology that's making a difference in the real world, we'd love to hear from you.
Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We're interested in talented people who are curious, motivated, and excited about what we're building.
- Employer
- Gallagher Group Limited
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
- Contract
- full time