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Sr. Mobile Engineer
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- Permanent / Full-Time
- Engineering
Building access to trustworthy information for a functioning democracy!
About the company
Their mission is to provide nonpartisan news and intelligence about state governments, helping policymakers, insiders, and citizens stay informed and make better decisions. By blending news, insights, and software tools, we deliver essential resources to those seeking to understand the workings of their state’s power structures.
They believe diversity is the cornerstone of democracy, striving to represent all voices in our coverage, regardless of political affiliation. With a commitment to editorial independence, they aim to be a trusted and unbiased source for state government news, ensuring transparency and accountability in the public sector.
About the role
As the first Staff Full Stack Engineer (Mobile), you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the mobile user experience from the ground up. You'll lead the development of scalable, high-performance mobile applications using React Native, Node.js, Next.js, AWS, and MySQL, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to turn business needs into seamless technical solutions.
Your responsibilities will include driving the mobile app’s architecture, optimizing code consistency, ensuring top-tier performance, and providing leadership to junior engineers. You'll be hands-on in creating a responsive app while continuously improving our tech stack and adopting best practices.
About your background and skills
Seeking an experienced mobile developer with a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. You have 8+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years of hands-on expertise in React Native. Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript, mobile architecture patterns (MVVM, MVC), and state management libraries (Redux/MobX), you excel at building scalable, reliable, and high-performance apps.
You bring strong problem-solving skills, a focus on quality, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams. Bonus if you have experience with native iOS/Android development, AWS services, or serverless architecture like AWS Lambda. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and security best practices is a plus.
As a hands-on technical leader, you're comfortable driving technical initiatives, mentoring others, and influencing decisions at all levels.