Sr. Platform Mobile Engineer; Remote Job Oak Brook Illinois USA,Software Development

Position: Sr. Platform Mobile Engineer (Remote)

The Senior Platform Mobile Engineer will report to the Director, Software Engineering in First Dollar. This role is responsible for building high-quality, scalable mobile applications and requires hands-on expertise in React Native, React, Node.js, and Type Script, with a focus on delivering exceptional mobile experiences.

At First Dollar, we believe in empowering engineers to build a smarter health benefits platform - one where human expertise is amplified, not replaced, by AI tools. We seek engineers who have demonstrated experience using AI responsibly to accelerate their development workflow, improve code quality, and solve complex problems more efficiently.

Our engineering team is built on the principle of humans over code. We are a tight-knit group of lifelong learners in a constant quest to be a team that is greater than the sum of its parts. Come join us!

Technical Development

Develop and maintain high-quality mobile applications using React Native
Build and deploy applications on both iOS and Android platforms
Implement scalable mobile solutions that integrate seamlessly with backend services
Contribute to technical decisions regarding mobile platform strategies, frameworks, and tools
Follow established coding standards, best practices, and development workflows
Participate in code reviews and maintain quality standards across mobile development
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and backend engineers
Active participation in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
Continuously learn and adopt new mobile development practices and technologies
Demonstrated experience using AI responsibly to accelerate their development workflow, improve code quality, and solve complex problems more efficiently

Project Implementation

Contribute to end-to-end mobile application development lifecycle from conception to deployment
Deliver mobile features and applications that meet business requirements on schedule
Work with QA engineers to implement comprehensive testing strategies
Support app store submissions and releases for both iOS and Android platforms
Monitor application performance and implement optimization strategies

Technical Execution

Develop React Native applications with smooth user experiences
Integrate mobile applications with Node.js/Type Script backend services and APIs
Implement cloud-based solutions using Google Cloud Platform services
Ensure proper state management using Redux, Context API, or similar solutions
Optimize mobile applications for performance, security, and scalability
Diagnose and resolve mobile-specific issues, such as crashes and performance bottlenecks

Education & Experience:

4-7 years of experience in mobile app development roles
Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Technical Skills

Strong proficiency in React Native for building cross-platform mobile applications
Solid experience with React.js and modern JavaScript/Type Script development practices
Experience with Node.js, including API development and integration using REST and GraphQL
Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as Firebase, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Storage
Proficient with mobile development tools and workflows, including Xcode, Android Studio, and Expo
Skilled in diagnosing and resolving mobile-specific issues
Knowledge of mobile app deployment processes for the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Practical AI experience - Comfortable using tools like Git Hub Copilot, ChatGPT, or Claude for prototyping, debugging, and problem-solving
Ability to evaluate AI-generated suggestions, ensure code meets our quality standards, and be able to explain, modify, and support any AI-assisted work as if you wrote it from scratch. This approach allows our engineers to focus on what humans do best: architecting elegant systems, making thoughtful design decisions, and building technology that truly serves our users' needs

Preferred Experience

Experience with native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin/Java) development
Knowledge of additional GCP services (Cloud Run, App Engine, Big Query)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices
Experience with mobile app analytics and performance monitoring tools
Background in mobile security best practices and implementation

Other Requirements

Infrequent travel (10%)
Ability to occasionally work overtime or after hours

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer