Lead Platform Mobile Engineer

Inspira Financial•Oak Brook, IL

About The Position

The Lead Platform Mobile Engineer will report to the Sr. Director, Software Engineering in First Dollar. This role is responsible for driving the organization’s mobile development initiatives and guiding a team of developers in building high-quality, scalable mobile applications. The Lead Platform Mobile Engineer requires hands-on expertise in React Native, React, Node.js, and TypeScript, along with a track record of technical lead experience in mobile projects.

Requirements

7-10 years of experience in mobile app development roles with at least three years as a lead developer or manager.
5+ years of experience with building and deploying applications on both iOS and Android platforms
5+ years of experience with React.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript development practices
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience
Expert-level proficiency in React Native for building cross-platform mobile applications
Solid backend 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, such as crashes and performance bottlenecks
Knowledgeable in mobile app deployment processes for the Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Experience leveraging AI development tools such as Claude Code and Microsoft Copilot to accelerate software delivery, enhance developer productivity, and improve code quality
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of high-quality mobile applications using React Native
Architect scalable mobile solutions that integrate seamlessly with backend services
Independently make critical technical decisions regarding mobile platform strategies, frameworks, and tools
Establish and maintain coding standards, best practices, and development workflows
Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to quality standards across the mobile development team
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and backend engineers
Actively participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives
Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the mobile team
Mentor mobile developers
Oversee end-to-end mobile application development lifecycle from conception to deployment
Ensure timely delivery of mobile features and applications that meet business requirements
Coordinate with QA engineers to implement comprehensive testing strategies
Manage app store submissions and releases for both iOS and Android platforms
Monitor application performance and implement optimization strategies
Develop and maintain React Native applications with smooth user experiences
Integrate mobile applications with Node.js/Typescript 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
Other duties as assigned