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This requirement does not apply to support specialist positions.
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Inspira Financial provides health, wealth, retirement, and benefits solutions that strengthen and simplify the health and wealth journey. With more than 7 million clients, representing over $62 billion in assets, Inspira works with thousands of employers, plan sponsors, recordkeepers, TPAs, and other institutional partners -- helping the people they care about plan, save, and invest for a brighter future. Inspira relentlessly pursues better outcomes for all with our automatic rollover services, health savings accounts, emergency savings funds, custody services, and more. Learn more at inspirafinancial.com .
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
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.

• 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

Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience:

• 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

Technical Skills:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

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

Compensation & Benefits
$165,000-$184,000 per year