Inspira Financial
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.
Sr. Platform Mobile Engineer (Remote)
Location
Illinois
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$62K - $145K / year
Bachelor Degree9 yrs expEnglishApollo GraphqlDockerGCPNode.jsPostgre SQLReactType Script
Job Description
Join Us!
Take the next step in your journey at Inspira Financial. You will help businesses and individuals thrive today, tomorrow, and into retirement. Become part of a company that is people centric and client obsessed in every interaction; a community of forward-thinking individuals focused on driving results to deliver our mission with an unwavering commitment to integrity. Join us as we strengthen and simplify the health and wealth journey -- relentlessly pursuing better outcomes for all.
We believe in finding the best talent! While some roles are based at one of our office locations, remote roles can sit in any of the following states: AL, AZ, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WV. Remote status and role locations are subject to change. Relocation is not provided.
Employees within a 90-minute radius of our Oak Brook, IL headquarters are required to adhere to the company in-office work guidelines of 4 days per month minimum from 10 am to 2 pm (1 of the 4 days must be a Monday or Friday).
This requirement does not apply to support specialist positions.
Job Summary & Responsibilities
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 TypeScript, 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/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
Diagnose and resolve mobile-specific issues, such as crashes and performance bottlenecks
Preferred Qualifications
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/TypeScript 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 GitHub 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, 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
$120,000- $145,000 per year
Job Requirements
- Don't meet every single requirement? Here at Inspira Financial, we believe there is no "perfect" candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren't met. Our goal is to build an authentic workplace by valuing diversity in our candidates. We work to ensure that our team reflects the diversity of the businesses and clients we serve. We are always looking to expand our growing team with dynamic and enthusiastic individuals. If you enjoy a collaborative, fun environment that champions career development, Inspira Financial is the place for you! We look forward to receiving your application! Check out this Inspira Financial video to learn more about our company!
- 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 .
- We have been recognized for our remarkable growth on lists such as Crain's Fast 50 and Inc. 5000, and for our outstanding workplace culture and benefits with Built In's 2025 Best Places to Work and Gallagher's 2022 Best-In-Class Employer awards.